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Arsenal Ladies will be using the song “Hammer and Nails” by The Staple Singers, co-written by Aaron Schroeder for social media for their campaign(s) from September 2025. Come on you Gooners!

Originally recorded in 1969 as a favour to famous DJ John Peel and his Dandelion record label, vocalist extraordinaire Rod Stewart laid down his awesome vocals for Python Lee Jackson’s “In a Broken Dream”.  Python Lee Jackson were an Australian band who had attracted John Peel’s attention but on the recording session had struggled with vocals. John Peel then called his mate Rod Stewart to assist, and the now legendary singer did just that.

Initially released on the Youngblood  label in 1970 the record failed to attract attention, however, after Stewart had gained international fame with his album “Every Picture tells a Story” and worldwide best selling single “Maggie May” the track was re-released in 1972 and reached peak position in the UK charts at number 3.

Fast forward to 2015 and rapper A$AP Rocky’s Mark Ronson produced reworking of the song on the track “Everyday” from his platinum album At. Long. Last., bringing the attention of the track to a different audience in a new genre.

In 2025 we come full circle with the inclusion of the original recording on Rod’s Ultimate Hits package released in June 2025.

New Songs Administration is pleased to announce the acquisition of Gary Grainger’s share of the song “Don’t Go Where The Road Don’t Go” recorded by the legendary Ringo Starr.

New Songs Administration (NSA) has acquired a mix of copyrights, songwriting royalties and artist royalties from David Essex.

The veteran star had a run of major hits in the 1970s and 1980s. He recently completed a sold-out UK tour.

NSA was formed by John Fogarty in 2014.

David Essex’s many hits include Rock On, Lamplight, Silver Dream Machine, A Winter’s Tale, Me And My Girl (Night-Clubbing), and UK No.1s Gonna Make You A Star and Hold Me Close.

Rock On was Essex’s major US hit reaching No.5 in 1973. It was later covered by Michael Damian for the soundtrack to romantic-comedy Dream A Little Dream, and reached No.1 in the US Hot 100 in 1989.

Davd Essex also starred in major films including 1973’s That’ll Be The Day with co-star Ringo Starr, and its sequel Stardust in 1974 with co-star Adam Faith. He also is a stage performer with roles in major musicals, including Godspell, Evita, Mutiny and Footloose.

Under the deal with NSA, Essex will retain an interest going forward and have a role as a consultant.

“I am thrilled to be working with David and looking forward particularly to finding sync and cover opportunities for his wonderful works,” said John Fogarty.

NSA has acquired a stake in Gary Grainger’s song writing and future copyright ownership of works co-written by Gary and originally recorded by Rod Stewart including the classics I WAS ONLY JOKING,AIN’T LOVE A BITCH & PASSION

John Fogarty receives BMI Award for 6M performances of UPTOWN FUNK in USA at BMI Awards on 03 October 2022 at Savoy Hotel London

Spurred by the success of the movie ELVIS starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks Elvis 30 No 1 Hits returns to the UK Top 10 ( No 7 week ending 20 August 20 2022)

The album includes two works controlled by New Songs Administration (NSA) – IT’S NOW OR NEVER ( Schroeder/Gold/Di Capua) (100%) &

A BIG HUNK O’LOVE ( Schroeder/Wyche)

IT’S NOW OR NEVER is Presley’s biggest international hit

Music Week shows the album as being on the UK chart for a mere 375 weeks!

NSA rights come from it’s representation of the A. Schroeder International catalogue

Aaron Schroeder wrote 17 songs for Presley of which 13 are represented for various territories by NSA

LONG LIVE THE KING!