Primary Wave Lands Catalog and NIL Deal with Harry Chapin Estate

Primary Wave has partnered with the estate of singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, securing a stake in his catalog and name, image and likeness rights.

The deal:

• Included in the partnership is Chapin’s work across 11 albums and 14 singles, covering staples such as “Cat’s in the Cradle,” “Taxi,” “I Wanna Learn a Love Song,” “Sunday Morning Sunshine,” and more.

• The estate will gain access to Primary Wave’s marketing team and publishing infrastructure, working on new marketing, branding, digital and sync opportunities, as well as film and television projects.

• Financial terms of the deal, and the size of Primary Wave’s stake, have not been disclosed.

What they said:

• Cole Rushworth, Primary Wave’s Senior Director of Business & Legal Affairs: “Harry Chapin’s unique gift as a storyteller and his ability to capture experiences that are at once personal and universally relatable make him one of the all-time greats, and an incredible addition to Primary Wave’s roster of legendary singer-songwriters. It has been a true pleasure working with the Chapin family to bring this partnership to life and we are honored to have the opportunity to uphold Harry’s legacy.”