Music World Corporation
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music production and publishing |
| Founded | January 8, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Founder | Robert B. Sherman |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Key people | Robert J. Sherman (CEO and President) |
| Products | Music production, music publishing, corporate jingles |
| Owner | Sherman family |
Music World Corporation is an American music production and publishing firm that manages a diverse catalog of song and music cue titles for a curated roster of composers, including its founder. Founded in 1958 by the Academy Award-winning songwriter Robert B. Sherman, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and maintains an affiliation with the performance rights organization BMI.
Company history
Music World was officially incorporated in California on January 8, 1958. It distinguished itself as the first music publisher to engage in co-branding with Wonderland Music Company, which was Walt Disney Company's initial BMI-affiliated publishing arm. Among its notable successes are the tracks "Tall Paul", "Bright and Shiny"—which achieved the #1 spot on Billboard—and "You're Sixteen". In 1959, "Tall Paul" reached number six on the Billboard charts, becoming the earliest top ten hit by a solo female rock and roll performer.
By the year 2000, Music World had broadened its scope to include corporate jingle publishing and production, catering to clients such as Time Warner, Disney, and Aero California. After the passing of founder Robert B. Sherman in 2012, leadership transitioned to his son, Robert J. Sherman, who took on the roles of CEO and President.
MusicWorld (UK) and Music World, LLC
The year 2013 marked the establishment of MusicWorld (UK) alongside Music World, LLC as affiliated entities. That same year witnessed the release of Robert B. Sherman's autobiography, Moose: Chapters From My Life, published through AuthorHouse, a division of Penguin Random House. MusicWorld (UK) was responsible for producing the acclaimed UK stage revue A Spoonful of Sherman (running from 2014 to 2017 with a tour across the UK and Ireland in 2018) and also served as producer for Love Birds in 2015 as well as Bumblescratch at London's Adelphi Theatre featuring Darren Day. Additionally, MWUK issued original cast recordings of these shows via SimG Records.
Current corporate officers
- Robert J. Sherman (Chief Executive Officer and President)
- Robert B. Sherman (Founder)
Further reading
- Sherman, Robert B. Walt's Time: from before to beyond. Santa Clarita: Camphor Tree Publishers, 1998.
- Sherman, Robert B. Moose: Chapters From My Life. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse Publishers, 2013.
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