Did you send songs to Duval Publishing or did the just find you somewhere? It is normal practice to get a Reversion Clause in a Publishing Contract for no more than 3 years. It will state clearly, that if the composition is not recorded and released for public consumption in the alotted time the songs revert to the writer(s). Only one song should be on a contract. Do not be afraid to request the reversion clause if you don't see one. Most will include it without asking.

Don't know anything about this Publisher. That doesn't mean anything. For a complete publishing contract go to the Songwriter's Guild and look at the contract on their Web Page.


Ray E. Strode