Reservoir Acquires Billy Strange’s Catalog Including Elvis Presley Hits

Independent music company Reservoir Media has acquired publishing rights to the catalog of the late songwriter and guitarist Billy Strange.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Reservoir said the acquisition includes some of Strange’s best-known compositions. Elvis Presley‘s hit song A little less conversation, memories, and Clean up your own backyard. Born in Long Beach, California in 1930, Strange died in February 2012 at the age of 81.

Strange began his career as a session guitarist in the 1950s. He quickly established himself as a guitarist, composer, and arranger. Strange worked closely with Elvis Presley, contributing to several of the King of Rock and Roll’s hits. Talk a little lessIt originally appeared in a 1968 Elvis Presley film. Live a little, love a little.

The track gained popularity again after being featured in the 2001 film Ocean’s Eleven. Dutch musician Jungki XL A remix of this song was released in 2002. A Little Less Conversation – JXL Radio Edit Remix, It topped the charts in nine countries, including the UK, where it spent four weeks at number one.

In addition to his work with Presley, Strange’s catalog also includes hits such as: Champs and Chubby Checker‘S Limbo Rock And contributed to the movie soundtrack Girls’ Problem (1969), Like a television show Munsters (1964), batman (1966), and With a gun – I will travel (1957).

As a guitarist, Strange has performed with legendary acts such as: The Beach Boys, Nancy Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Randy Newman, and Nat King Cole.

Reservoir President and Chief Operating Officer Comments on Acquisition Lel Lafargue “Billy Strange’s influence is deeply embedded in the fabric of American popular culture,” he said. ‘A little less conversation’ It is one of the most recognizable songs of all time and has influenced popular music since Elvis first performed it in 1968. We are honored to include Strange’s music in our catalog and expand on the mark he has left on the world.”

“Billy Strange’s influence is woven into the fabric of American pop culture… We are honored to include Strange’s music in our catalog and expand the mark he has left on the world.”

Rell Lafargue, Reservoir Media

The acquisition of Billy Strange’s catalog is part of Reservoir’s ongoing strategy to expand its iconic music portfolio. In the past year, the company has made significant acquisitions, including producer rights and catalog publishing. 2 packs producer Big D EvansWorks by Latin music hitmakers Rudy PerezAnd the Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer’s catalog Mani fresh.

Other notable acquisitions include rock artist catalogs. Greg KihenMembers of an R&B group that spinnerSaxophonist sonny RollinsAnd the composer Louis Prima.

Continued investment in Reservoir’s iconic catalog contributed to the company’s strong financial performance. In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the company 8% Annual sales increase $34.3 million. The publishing revenue is as follows: 24 million dollars Of all, I saw ~ 15% It saw year-over-year growth driven by catalog acquisitions and increased streaming revenue.

In an investor information sheet released earlier this fiscal year, Reservoir said it had nearly 1 billion dollars This is about catalog acquisitions and signings since its launch in 2007.

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