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Special Event Pitch Opportunities (what's this?)
#1976 - Pitch for
Special Event! Staff Writer For a Day with WinSongs Music
| Pitch Type: | Special Event Pitch |
| Deadline: | Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:59 PM (ET)
Sun Nov 14, 2021 04:59 AM (GMT) |
| Cost: | 15 Credits |
| 9 Credits (Platinum Member Savings) |
Pitch To Special Event!.
Staff Writer For a Day with WinSongs Music! This is an exclusive opportunity to be selected by Kirby Smith, Creative Director of WinSongs Music...more |
#1976- Special Event! Staff Writer For a Day with WinSongs Music
Staff Writer For a Day with WinSongs Music! This is an exclusive opportunity to be selected by Kirby Smith, Creative Director of WinSongs Music Publishing, for a chance to find out what it's like to be a professional staff songwriter for a day. This includes a meeting with Kirby and a CO-WRITING SESSION with WinSongs writer and artist Eric Van Houten! Read about our guests. Here's how it works:
HOW IT WORKS: Kirby will listen to ALL the songs submitted. She will narrow the field down to her top "contenders." All contender songs will receive a special Rising Star Award from SongU.com. From this field, Kirby will select ONE writer to win "Staff Writer for the Day!" Bonus: She will also be listening for songs to pitch and may express interest in pitching any of the Rising Star contender songs. Please be aware that our guest often listens several times through to a group of songs before reaching a decision. Because of this you may receive your email notice of multiple songs in quick succession after the decision has been reached.
WHAT TO SUBMIT: Kirby is an avid lover of all genres of music and is open and able to hear great songs in any style for consideration EXCEPT Bluegrass or Heavy Metal. For this event, Lyrics-Only are allowed. There is no limit to the number of songs you may submit.
QUALITY OF DEMOS: Clean worktapes (no background noise or distractions); simple guitar or piano/vocal demos; and full professional-sounding demos will be accepted.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: First, make sure to place your special event song (MP3 and typed lyrics) in your Song Locker. Note: For is event DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME on the lyric sheet. The pitch should be anonymous.
In the "Note for Pitch Guest" area, please let our guest know the following information: either a) I wrote this song music/lyric alone; b) I co-wrote this song providing mostly the lyric; c) I co-wrote this song providing mostly the music; d) My collaborator and I both contributed equally to the lyric and music of this song.
In Pitching area submit your special event song(s) from your Song Locker drop down menu to ther pitch opportunity using SongU credits.
How will you know if you are a contender? Make sure your emails from SongU.com are not being sent to your junk/spam folder. You will receive an email from SongU.com when Kirby has listened letting you know if she has passed on your song or if you are in the field of contenders to win the Staff Writer for a Day competition and hit songwriter co-write. Kirby may also express interest in pitching some of the contenders' songs.
Winner Selection: There will be "BIG REVEAL" session in the SongU e-classroom scheduled after the final submission deadline. This session adds an important educational component to the event in which Kirby will discuss her listening process, why certain songs caught her attention, and answer questions from the participants. At this session, she will reveal which songs she is interested in pitching, and finally who she has selected as the Staff Writer for a Day! Keep an eye on the announcements area and the instructor-led course schedule after the song submission deadline for date of SPEC-430 the Big Reveal! This session will be recorded and a transcript will be available on SongU.com.
Follow-up for Winner: The date and time of your Staff Writer for a Day 3-hour Co-Write session will be scheduled between you and WinSongs Music. This is your opportunity to walk through the industry doors and get noticed. If you cannot travel to meet the guest for the session within a year selection date, you also have the option of a 3-hour Skype or Virtual Writer's Room session instead.
All writers submitting should first read the
Staffwriter For A Day Terms
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Street Pitch Opportunities (what's this?)
#1980 - Pitch for
Sync Opp - Movie, Feel Good Montage Songs
| Pitch Type: | Street Pitch |
| Deadline: | Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:59 PM (ET)
Thu Oct 21, 2021 03:59 AM (GMT) |
| Cost: | 5 Credits
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| 0 Credits (Platinum Member Savings) |
Pitch To Licensing Agent.
Pop, R&B, Singer Songwriter, Soul.
MOVIE-FEEL GOOD MONTAGE. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking uplifting, positive feel-good songs for montage scene. Themes of confidence, rising above,...more |
#1980- Sync Opp - Movie, Feel Good Montage Songs
MOVIE-FEEL GOOD MONTAGE. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking uplifting, positive feel-good songs for montage scene. Themes of confidence, rising above, taking the world by storm, etc. Pretty open style-wise, but stay contemporary pop, indie pop, R&B/soul, singer-songwriter (not Country). Male or Female vocals. References: "Unstoppable" by Sia; "Confident" by Demi Lovato; "Dynamite" by BTS; "Solar Power" byLorde; "Rise" by Lost Frequencies; "Dance Again" by Selena Gomez; "Know Your Worth" by Khalid.
Songwriters, important:
SONGS SUBMITTED HAVE TO BE CLEARED FOR SYNC LICENSING as per the following guidelines (no exceptions):
- You must own both your master (recordings) and 100% of your synchronization (publishing). If you do not...
- Then, all master owners, co-writer(s) or co-publisher(s), must sign our licensing agreement as well.
- Songs must be CLEARED: meaning if you have paid musicians and/or singers including background vocalists, you must have a signed 'work for hire' OR RELEASE form for each person involved in making your recording so that they have no further claim to the song. Please note, the producer who produced your recording should be able to help you acquire a work for hire agreement or release, however in many cases there may be a fee involved particularly if the recording was purchased as a demo. No writers signed with major publishing companies with major administration deals.
- Submissions must be MASTER/BROADCAST QUALITY recordings. If we express interest, you will need to supply us with a mastered copy of both the song AND an instrumental track.
PITCH FOLLOW-UP: If this guest expresses interest in your song you will be asked to sign an agreement for this project only (non-exclusive); with a 50%/50% split for both the master/sync licenses. Will not take publishing of the song so the publisher/writers will get all the performance income. If there is no upfront licensing fee, the 'guest' will take 50% of the publishing income for this placement only. The 'guest' will not take ownership of the copyright.
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#1972 - Pitch for
Johnny McGuire
| Pitch Type: | Street Pitch |
| Deadline: | Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:59 PM (ET)
Mon Nov 01, 2021 03:59 AM (GMT) |
| Cost: | 5 Credits
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| 0 Credits (Platinum Member Savings) |
Pitch To Publisher.
Country, Pop, Singer Songwriter.
Male.
JOHNNY McGUIRE. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for BBR Records...more |
#1972- Johnny McGuire
JOHNNY McGUIRE. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for BBR Records artist Johnny McGuire. We're needing easy going, relaxed, pleasing-to-the-ear songs that make you want to get lost in the music, sing along and forget everything around you. Envision songs with elements and nuances of Jackson Brown, Van Morrison and Tom Petty. Any Tempo. Pitch Follow-up: Publishing must be available. If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
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#1971 - Pitch for
Jay Allen
| Pitch Type: | Street Pitch |
| Deadline: | Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:59 PM (ET)
Mon Nov 01, 2021 03:59 AM (GMT) |
| Cost: | 5 Credits
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| 0 Credits (Platinum Member Savings) |
Pitch To Publisher.
Country.
Male.
JAY ALLEN. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for Verge Records...more |
#1971- Jay Allen
JAY ALLEN. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for Verge Records artist Jay Allen. Looking for unquestionable, bona fide, country radio hit songs. Would especially like to hear mid and up-tempos with raw emotion and an honest and authentic lyric. Check out Jay’s single, “Mustang On Mud Tires†here: https://youtu.be/2InPHijQ4vo . Pitch Follow-up: Publishing must be available. If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
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#1968 - Pitch for
Holiday Originals and Cover Songs For Film
| Pitch Type: | Street Pitch |
| Deadline: | Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:59 PM (ET)
Mon Nov 01, 2021 03:59 AM (GMT) |
| Cost: | 5 Credits
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| 0 Credits (Platinum Member Savings) |
Pitch To Licensing Agent.
HOLIDAY ORIGINALS & COVER SONGS FOR FILM. It's our favorite time of the year! Street Pitch guest, N.P. is thick in the Hallmark and Lifetime movie production...more |
#1968- Holiday Originals and Cover Songs For Film
HOLIDAY ORIGINALS & COVER SONGS FOR FILM. It's our favorite time of the year! Street Pitch guest, N.P. is thick in the Hallmark and Lifetime movie production season. So we need lots of fun, fresh, upbeat originals and unique versions of classic public domain songs. Clean, family-friendly lyrics about love, friendship, togetherness, family, good times, etc.
Genres: Pop, Singer-songwriter, Acoustic Pop, Soul, R&B. Female vocals have an edge, but male vocals are welcome. Remember these films can have years of reruns which equals performance royalties.
Songwriters, important:
SONGS SUBMITTED HAVE TO BE CLEARED FOR SYNC LICENSING as per the following guidelines (no exceptions):
- You must own both your master (recordings) and 100% of your synchronization (publishing). If you do not...
- Then, all master owners, co-writer(s) or co-publisher(s), must sign our licensing agreement as well.
- Songs must be CLEARED: meaning if you have paid musicians and/or singers including background vocalists, you must have a signed 'work for hire' OR RELEASE form for each person involved in making your recording so that they have no further claim to the song. Please note, the producer who produced your recording should be able to help you acquire a work for hire agreement or release, however in many cases there may be a fee involved particularly if the recording was purchased as a demo. No writers signed with major publishing companies with major administration deals.
- Submissions must be MASTER/BROADCAST QUALITY recordings. If we express interest, you will need to supply us with a mastered copy of both the song AND an instrumental track.
PITCH FOLLOW-UP: If this guest expresses interest in your song you will be asked to sign an agreement for this project only (non-exclusive); with a 50%/50% split for both the master/sync licenses. Will not take publishing of the song so the publisher/writers will get all the performance income. If there is no upfront licensing fee, the 'guest' will take 50% of the publishing income for this placement only. The 'guest' will not take ownership of the copyright.
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#1958 - Pitch for
Michelle Wright
| Pitch Type: | Street Pitch |
| Deadline: | Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:59 PM (ET)
Mon Nov 01, 2021 03:59 AM (GMT) |
| Cost: | 5 Credits
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| 0 Credits (Platinum Member Savings) |
Pitch To Publisher.
Country.
Female.
(See latest update below). MICHELLE WRIGHT. Extended. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members,...more |
#1958- Michelle Wright
(See latest update below). MICHELLE WRIGHT. Extended. Street Pitch guest, D.G., veteran music publisher, who has already generated income for SongU members, is looking for songs for TEG Entertainment Group artist Michelle Wright. We need amazing hit songs that complement Michelle’s rich, evocative and emotional alto voice. Looking for country songs of any tempo with influences of rock, folk and blues that will form a musical bond with the listener. Michelle is touring with Jamie O'Neal and Carolyn Dawn Johnson in "The Travelin' Song Sisters" tour, in addition to headlining her own shows. You can check out two of Michelle Wright’s biggest hits, “Take It Like A Man†and “He Would Be Sixteen†here:
Take It Like A Man: https://youtu.be/DOGF7cVwJeQ
He Would Be Sixteen: https://youtu.be/1YGnh2GJvK0
UPDATE SEPT 10th: "We really need a couple of mid to up-tempo songs that can let Michelle's blues influence shine. We have also had some real problems finding lyrical content that would fit a more mature singer. CANCON is not our first consideration, but if the song has any Canadian writers, that would be helpful."
Pitch Follow-up: Publishing must be available. If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.
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Fast-Track and Recurring Pitch Opportunities (what's this?)
#1977 - Pitch for
Duets Album Project
| Pitch Type: | Fast-Track Pitch |
| Deadline: | Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:59 PM (ET)
Sat Jan 01, 2022 04:59 AM (GMT) |
| Cost: | 0 Credits (Platinum Only Pitch) |
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Pitch To Producer.
Pop, Rock.
MALE/FEMALE DUETS ALBUM PROJECT. We have permission to send our A-list songs for this major-label project based in California. Please READ DESCRIPTION...more |
#1977- Duets Album Project
MALE/FEMALE DUETS ALBUM PROJECT. We have permission to send our A-list songs for this major-label project based in California. Please READ DESCRIPTION and be selective before submitting. Emerging vocalists will record new material with an established name for a new duets album. Submit Rock, Pop and Country songs that can be adapted to a duet arrangement. You song MUST HAVE a strong hook and dynamic bridges. (If you're not sure what that means, please review the DIY-courses: SONG 100, SONG 110 and SONG 120.) Note: All tracks will be male/female duets. When we asked for more info, the producer wrote back, "Basically, we are doing songs that no one would've ever dreamed of doing as a duet. We are going to do a couple of covers. One is Jamiroquai's 'too young to die' and the other is Toto's 'gift of faith.' We are attempting to re-energize the duet genre as currently it is dying a painfully slow death from an overdose of Nashville melancholy." In studio February 2022.
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#1970 - Pitch for
Direct Licensing Deal #2
| Pitch Type: | Recurring Fast-Track Pitch |
| Deadline: | Ongoing |
| Cost: | 0 Credits (Platinum Only Pitch) |
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Pitch To Licensing Agent.
Dance, Folk, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Singer Songwriter, Soul.
DIRECT LICENSING DEAL #2 Read ALL the specifications before submitting. Another opportunity from SongU mentor and music publisher, Bob Dellaposta....more |
#1970- Direct Licensing Deal #2
DIRECT LICENSING DEAL #2 Read ALL the specifications before submitting. Another opportunity from SongU mentor and music publisher, Bob Dellaposta. This is with a different content provider than the other non-exclusive Direct Licensing Deal #1. This deal involves different countries and different malls, retail stores, restaurants, bars etc. Light, lively, fun, nothing too "in-your-face" loud or fast. Keep it positive. These songs do NOT have to be written by writers from the same Performing Rights Organization (PRO) and they CAN be in non-exclusive re-titling libraries. Everyone must agree to allow me to collect the money and split it 50/50 with the writers. I do not need the name of the artist in this direct licensing deal, but I do need the names and IPI/CAE#'s of the writers. American PRO's (BMI, ASCAP, SESAC) will not be involved in this deal. Do not send a song that has an exclusive administrator or exclusive music library agreement. NON-EXCLUSIVE SONGS. I will need mp3's of any genre with accompanying instrumental tracks and lyrics. No profanity.
The hottest genres right now are clean Hip Hop, Tropical Pop, Pop, Pop Dance, Indie singer-songwriter, Pop, Soul, R&B, vocal and instrumental Jazz, Lounge Jazz vocals and instrumentals, Big Band, Folk music from any country. This content provider will accept foreign language songs. No deadline, this is ongoing. Songs will be uploaded as I find them. The song must be broadcast quality. No low quality homemade demos. Be competitive. Male/female vocals. If I click yes you will be notified. Good luck!
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#1969 - Pitch for
Direct Licensing Deal #1
| Pitch Type: | Recurring Fast-Track Pitch |
| Deadline: | Ongoing |
| Cost: | 0 Credits (Platinum Only Pitch) |
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Pitch To Licensing Agent.
Alternative, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Singer Songwriter.
DIRECT LICENSING DEAL #1 Read ALL the specifications before submitting. Music Publisher and SongU Mentor, Bob Dellaposta, has partnered with a...more |
#1969- Direct Licensing Deal #1
DIRECT LICENSING DEAL #1 Read ALL the specifications before submitting. Music Publisher and SongU Mentor, Bob Dellaposta, has partnered with a major direct license company and have had success placing songs on playlists for malls, retail stores, bars, night clubs, and restaurants all over the world. I am currently looking for original songs in Pop, Indie Singer-Songwriter, Alternative genres, Heavy Rock, or Jazz, BUT NO COUNTRY MUSIC. NO INSTRUMENTALS. NO foreign language songs. Nothing too loud or too fast, remember it’s background music to provide atmosphere for shoppers and diners. No profanity - must be clean lyrics. Male or female vocals.
If your song is play listed you will receive 50% of the direct license royalties for each. This is a NON-EXCLUSIVE license. In other words, you will keep ownership of your copyright/publishing/master.
YOUR SONG IS NOT ELIGIBLE for direct licensing if you have an administration deal with anyone or any company. Music Library Re-titled songs are also NOT eligible. I will collect the direct license fee and pay the writers according to the split. The songs must be with BMI, ASCAP, or SESAC. ALL co-writers must be from the same Performing Rights Organization (PRO) and ALL must agree to the non-exclusive license. You must control the publishing and the master. Non-registered songs will also be accepted. As long as they meet the requirements. BMI, ASCAP, SESAC will not be collecting performance royalties for this direct license. This is totally in-house and I will be paying the writers. There is no deadline at this time. I will need the name of the artist singing your song and the names of the writers and their IPI/CAE #. Please include the name of the artist and the names and IPI/CAE #’s with EACH song submitted. Remember if your song has been re-titled or if you have an administrator then your catalog is NOT eligible, but if your song is unregistered then it IS eligible.
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#1904 - Pitch for
Non-exclusive Mechanical License Opportunity
| Pitch Type: | Recurring Fast-Track Pitch |
| Deadline: | Ongoing |
| Cost: | 0 Credits (Platinum Only Pitch) |
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Pitch To Licensing Agent.
Ongoing! Music Publisher and SongU Mentor, Bob Dellaposta, is working with a mechanical licensing company who is looking for male and female vocal...more |
#1904- Non-exclusive Mechanical License Opportunity
Ongoing! Music Publisher and SongU Mentor, Bob Dellaposta, is working with a mechanical licensing company who is looking for male and female vocal songs in ANY genre or language that have the instrumental track available for indie artists to license on a non-exclusive basis. The licensing fees range from $6.95 to upwards of $200.00 or more. If your song is licensed Bob will send you 50% of his share of the mechanical license fee. You maintain ownership of your copyright and instrumental tracks and will receive 100% of any performance royalties generated by the license.
WHAT TO SUBMIT: The demo should be high enough quality to attract indie artists and the mixed instrumental track should be studio ready. Only submit completed songs and lyrics that have a mixed instrumental track available. Bob also needs to know if you have stems or session files available if needed. If the song is co-written/co-published ALL must agree to license the song and the track.
FOLLOW-UPIf Bob expresses interest in your song and/or track, he will admin the license and will need the first and last name of EACH writer and their Performance Rights organization affiliation along with IPI/CAE #. It is every publisher’s/writer’s responsibility to properly register the song with their P.R.O. in order to collect publisher and writer performance royalties. The mechanical licensing company keeps strict tabs on every artist to make sure they comply with every license.
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#1864 - Pitch for
Amurco Music Licensing
| Pitch Type: | Recurring Fast-Track Pitch |
| Deadline: | Ongoing |
| Cost: | 0 Credits (Platinum Only Pitch) |
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Pitch To Licensing Agent.
Top 40 Female Pop, Soul, Chillout-House, World Music AMURCO MUSIC LICENSING. Re-Opened for submissions! This is an UK-based licensing company...more |
#1864- Amurco Music Licensing
Top 40 Female Pop, Soul, Chillout-House, World Music AMURCO MUSIC LICENSING. Re-Opened for submissions! This is an UK-based licensing company with a catalogue of 70,000+ tracks, offering playlisting
and syncing opportunities. They are currently interested in receiving submissions for the following types of music: Current Top 40 Pop (Female), Soul, Chillout/Chill House, and World. Here is a note to us from Joel at Amurco: "Our our deals are completely non-exclusive and are open to artists with a PRO affiliation or without an affiliation at all. This will just determine which areas we will be able to pitch their music to.
We use the music in our catalogue in two ways, depending on whether the songs are registered to Performing Rights Organization (PRO) or not:
1) If you are registered with a PRO (e.g. SOCAN, PRS, etc.), then your music would be included in our sync catalogue, which would then be available to our sync-team to pitch for opportunities in TV and Film.
2) If you are not registered with a PRO, your music would be eligible to be included in our in-store playlists, which are sent out to our clients around the world. Our clients will play the playlists in their stores, and would pay Amurco a fee for each playlist.
3) If you are registered with an American PRO (ASCAP, BMI or SESAC), you would be eligible for both the sync catalogue and our in-store playlists.
I look forward to receiving the submissions from SongU members."
Important Reminder: Songs for submitted to our page for sync licensing should be free and cleared, including any publishing tie-ups from co-writers. If you need sample demo clearance forms send a support form, ATTN: Sara - Clearance Forms.
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#1644 - Pitch for
60's-70's Masters (ONGOING)
| Pitch Type: | Recurring Fast-Track Pitch |
| Deadline: | Ongoing |
| Cost: | 0 Credits (Platinum Only Pitch) |
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Pitch To Licensing Agent.
Film/TV/Media.
SongU.com's own publisher guru, Bob Dellaposta, is looking for some very specific material from some of our more "mature" members: 60's/70's MASTERS...more |
#1644- 60's-70's Masters (ONGOING)
SongU.com's own publisher guru, Bob Dellaposta, is looking for some very specific material from some of our more "mature" members: 60's/70's MASTERS for his My Three Kids Music Library. Seeking AUTHENTIC 1960's and 1970's songs for 50/50 non-exclusive licensing to movies, television and commercials. Any genre, male or female, instrumentals, old school Memphis R&B, 60's rock and roll, Latin, jazz, etc. Male or female or groups, with horns or without, authentic vocals. Old or unknown artist are welcome, party songs, festival, dance. NOTE: In your notes, you must MARK THE YEAR THE SONG WAS RELEASED OR DEMOED and if it was released on a label.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO: You must control the master/demo and publishing to submit. Please include the name of the artist, the writers names and performance rights organization they are affiliated with as well as the publishing company. Songs must be recorded in the 60's or 70's please include date of recording. Masters and demos are good as long as they used 60's and 70's technology available at the time. We are not looking for contemporary covers or contemporary demos.
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