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Hi folks friends. Thought I would keep this post updated. It was 2 months ago that the publisher/record company first showed an interest and I started this topic. I received the paperwork two weeks ago and after having it read by a legal person, I returned it with 2 amendments that I felt were important to us. They agreed to the changes and the documents were finalised yesterday. Now myself and Helen and Glynda are officially published and are a part of the publishers catalogue. (for better or for worse). We have a co publishing non-exclusive deal for 1 year with 3 years renewable and get out options for both parties. I really hope that something good comes out of it, so would appreciate positive thoughts from all. As I am sure Helen and Glynda would. Thanks again to all who posted congrats first time round. God Bless Roy and Helen and Glynda. ------------- original post ---------- Well we got 9 songs published. The deal is done, just waiting on the paperwork. --------------- Helen"Billy" Roy"Daddy Was A Good Man" "Don't Forget My Name" "Grandpa's Gift To Me" "Follow In My Footsteps" "Where The Devil Lurked" Roy and Glynda"Jackson Kelly BEFORE he Died" "Jackson Kelly AFTER he Died" "Junkyard Paradise" ------------- I can’t give names yet but will do so when the time is right. I found the publisher/record company on the Internet after research and emailed one of the top guys there to ask permission to send some songs. After 2 weeks of back and forth emails, I was asked to call him direct on his phone at a specific time. We spoke on the phone for 2 hours about me, my co-writers, our plans and our hopes and I was asked me to send him a few songs. I sent him 30 songs (yeh I know toooo many). After about a month the company let me know they wanted to publish 9 of the songs to start with ----- quote ------We would like to pitch these and hopefully we'll get some artists interested in some of these songs. Our hope is that we can find a home for these within 12 months time. We can work on a co-publishing arrangement on all or on a song by song basis.
Thanks again for contacting ?????????. We look forward to having your songs picked up and a long relationship.----- unquote ----No money asked for and no fees. Just enthusiasm from them. reading this article from TAxi.. it seems that co-publishing is the best deal to hope for. http://www.taxi.com/music-business-faq/publishing/co-pub-agree-1.htmlThey also have their own record company with quite a few groups/artistes on their label. They have been going for over 50 years. A real nice group of people and it feels so good to have someone in the right place working on our behalf’s. ------------------I mention the following NOT as a moan but to show that we must all never give up.Just two weeks ago, I joined NSAI and was told in two critiques that two of the songs selected by the publisher were not really commercial, in the opinion of the person doing the critiques. I have often had others say the same thing on forums I have posted on. JPF is the exception, where I have always been encouraged and YES nurtured to a degree. I know that some of my stuff does not follow the rules that are thrown about, too long, no hooks (in some) etc etc. NOT RADIO SUITED, but I guess someone loves them. ------------------Facts: Of the 9 songs, 6 were written since I joined JPF (just over a year ago)and those same 6 were demoed in a Nashville studio. 5 full productions and 1 was a guitar/vocal demo. The other three were redone (full production) also in a Nashville studio to try to bring them up to date musically and sound wise. So what now?. We don’t know but we now have something going for us and ‘hope springs eternal’. No matter what happens, we all feel great that someone said YES. We will update as things move forward God Bless Roy, Helen and Glynda
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wow thats just great news Roy/Helen and Glynda!
9 songs picked up by publisher!
congrats on the songs themselves plus the perseverance of pursuing a good publisher for them........
y'all really are an inspiration to the rest of us!
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Well,
Sometimes good guys (and gals) do finish first -- or at least near the front of the pack (ha, ha). Major congratulations are in order. I hope this is just the beginning of the story for you.
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Great news Roy,Helen and Glynda! Keep us posted as this develops. Best, John 
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YEAH - Roy Helen & Glynda ! -- Good luck to you all !
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Roy, Helen and Glynda,
That is absolutely wonderful! I couldn't be happier for you. Congrats and good luck with it going forward. Great news!
Rod
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Well, I'm excited and never had anything i've ever done go anywhere.. so I can't wait to see what happens...bet my mama's lookin' down at me tonight....
Roy is great to work with and actually he's the one that put the magic into the songs I had..it may have been my ideas in the beginning but he put the great final touches in them....
And everyone here was so helpful too..I wouldn't even have one song done if I hadn't been lead here by a friend...Dominique Preyer...who told me about JPF's in the first place..and everyone here has made me feel at home and apart of the family since day 1...where else could find a bunch of loving and caring folks in one group that look out for each and eager to help each other like this place.....
So, come on everyone stand up...shot glasses in hand..I make a toast to all of JPF's but mostly to Brian and Linda for having a place like this for us to come to and be a family...
I've learned so much here and I love it and all you guys...
ok I'm done...sorry...just had to say a little something...
love you all...glyn
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Tom:
Thanks for your kind words. It’s good to share good news.
Kevin:
Yep friend. We hope it’s the beginning as well
John:
We surely will keep you posted
Joice:
Thanks for you well wishes
Rod:
Thanks friend for being a genuine guy.
Glynda:
I am so happy for YOU and Helen. Myself of course.. but more for the two of you.
Yep your mama's is lookin' down on you tonight.
God Bless To all
Roy and Helen.
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A toast to all of you - mud in your eye to Roy. Well done.
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Thanks Colin...and thanks for your help today..glyn
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YAY!!! I couldn't think of nicer or more talented writers for this to happen to! *Jumping up and down* This is SO COOL!
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Thanks Polly, and Roy is great with words..I love writting with him.. and thanks for the sweet comments...glyn
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Roy, Helen and Glynda--
Good luck with These 9 Songs--Wouldn't it be great to have a BIG HIT after all the years of work--Go get 'em!
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Sounds encouraging! Best of luck with your songs!
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Sounds great! The best of luck to you.
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Great. Congratulations. Just make sure you get a reversion clause. I made that mistake once, lost a good song.
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Thanks to everyone for your good wishes.
Everett:
We have that covered with an innitial time out contract. I think that should be ok.
Thanks to all and God Bless to all
Roy and Glynda and Helen
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Bro Roy & Mz G, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You've always been Very Inspirational to us here..& NOW it's Even More-So! You've just proven It CAN BE DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(IF ya near TOTALLY Dedicate AND Spend every Spare Moment and Nickel towards MAKING IT HAPPEN.)
You Guys Deserve That SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Me..I'm still having some Pure FUN while sorty Taking-My-Time, but Yeah, I'm tightening-up The Game here a bit-more at this end.)
Hope there's a JPF Table at The Grammys some year soon..& we'll all meet-up together someday..sometime.
You've just proved It Helps To Dream Big/Work Hard At It/Then Sit Back & ENJOY!
CONGRATS AGAIN, Dynamic Duo...& We'll keep our ears Glued to The Radio/Our Hopes Up-High for yas!
Best Wishes/Big Congratulatory Hugs/"Hats-Off" for Mz Helen's Patience & Dedication TOO!
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Congrats to you both on these first steps, and best wishes going forward. Nice to see your work paying off!
If writing ever becomes work I think I'm going to have to stop
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Hip hip hooray from dixieland! Congratulations Roy, Helen, and Glynda. This is wonderful news to start the day. Remember us little folks when you're up in the thinner air! Here's wishing you a ton of cuts and half as many hits!
Cheers,
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I saw this last night and I couldn't help but happy dance for you all. My kids thought I was crazy, nothing new, but they didn't say stop, so it went on for a few minutes! LOL
Congrats! Couldn't happen to a nicer trio!
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Stan:
Inspirational are we. I don’t know about that Stan. It’s people like you that I find inspiring.
Thanks so much friend for your kind words.
John:
Thanks for your wishes.
Scott:
Yep we sure are hoping for cuts and hits. You never know.
Everyone on JPF are BIG people to us and always will be. That’s why it’s so good here. We are all JUST PLAIN FOLKS.
Caroline:
Now your dance I would have paid to see. Lol.
We are so thankful to have you as a friend.
To all we say thanks and God Bless
Roy, Helen and Glynda
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Hey I know I am new around these parts but I wanted to share my congrads as well. I really hope this deal is a good one for all three of you.
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Way to go you guys ! It's very cool to have someone working your material for you, and hopefully, every song will find a home.
cheers, niteshift
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hi finding_bliss
thanks for the well wishes. they are appreciated.
God Bless Roy, Helen and Glynda
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Great news. Exciting days are ahead for you. Enjoy them. Dan
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Great news!! I'm so happy for you all.
Sounds like the Nashville demo work was well worth it!!
Keep 'em coming!
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Thanks niteshift. we hope for success as well. We were out in the cold, now we have a step into the nice warm room.
God Bless Roy, helen and Glynda
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Thanks for stopping by Dan and for your nice comments.
Will will savour every moment that happens on us.
God Bless Roy, Helen and Glynda
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Glynda Helen Roy I'm sharing in your joy! [i]Wow!!!![/i]Best, Lynn
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Thanks Linda. We appreciate your message.
Preperation I guess is important.
Thanks and God Bless
Roy, Helen, Glynda
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That's great news, you three! Big congrats! Nine songs - Wow!
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And a big WOW back as well Lynn.
Thanks for the congrats.
God Bless Roy, helen and Glynda
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What a way to keep at it!! Bless you all!
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Fantastic news !! Congrats to all of you
Work for hire Producer. I will also produce and master any old/new work tapes up to demo standards. :-) Just PM or email: Email -- mork1976@gmail.com
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Thanks MidniteBob for your kind congrats to us.
All so a big thanks Andy.
God Bless Roy, Helen and Glynda
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Sweet! Go get 'em Roy & Helen & Glynda!
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Thanks Mark
Your positive thoughts are appreciated
God bless Roy, helen and Glynda
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
THAT IS INCREDIBLE!!!!
I hope everything goes as smooth as silk!
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Thanks Paul.
We hope it all goes well too.
Of course it's only early stages yet.
God Bless Roy and Helen and Glynda
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A HUGE Congratulations to all of you! I'm very happy for you. You have been an inspiration to me since I joined JPF and have helped me out alot. I have to put my songwriting career on hold since I'm going to college for 21 months but that will not stop me from writing. Your success will push me to go above and beyond to reach my dreams. I only wish you success and best wishes.
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Roy,Helen and Glynda,
Way to go. You give us all hope that there is a world out there. Congrats to a long term career at this point. Couldn't happen to a nicer group. Shots on the house. LOl. Take care and keep em coming,
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Congratulations. I wish both of you and your songs the best of luck!
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Thanks Darin...we appreciate it...glyn, Roy and Helen
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Roy and Glynda, I am very happy for you both! I know after all your many lyrics, hard work, it makes you feel like it is a nice added bonus to get a publisher!! Best of luck to you!!~
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Post UPDATE... so shameless BUMP.
God Bless Roy and Helen and Glynda
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Roy, Helen and Glynda, Good luck. Should be an exciting time for you from now on.
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Congrats!
And thanks for your help on my "My Friend" song. I am working on it and you just never know...happy for you though!
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Great news Roy, Helen, and Glynda! Keep us posted. Best, John
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