Would You Trust This Man With Your Songs?
A Life in Music, Determination, and Reinvention
A powerful journey through music, trust, and resilience—following a man whose path through the industry is shaped by creativity, struggle, and reinvention, raising the question of who truly deserves to hold your sound.
About The Book
Would You Trust This Man with Your Songs?
This compelling book takes readers on a remarkable journey through the evolving world of music, publishing, and personal ambition. From humble beginnings to becoming a key figure in the inner workings of the music industry, the story captures the challenges, breakthroughs, and defining moments that shaped a lifetime career.
Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing entertainment landscape, the book offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how music was tracked, credited, and valued across radio, television, and emerging platforms. It highlights the determination, innovation, and resilience required to navigate an industry filled with competition, transformation, and opportunity.
More than just a professional journey, this is a story of persistence, growth, and the courage to take initiative—even when the odds seem stacked against you. It’s an inspiring reflection on how passion and hard work can open doors to unexpected paths and lasting impact.
About The Author
Sam Trust
Trust Music Management: Formed in 1971 to serve publishing needs of artist/writers such as the Everly Brothers, David Clayton Thomas of Blood Sweat and Tears, Tennessee Ernie Ford and others. Created publishing companies Rocksmith Music, ASCAP and Mandina Music, BMI.
ATV MUSIC CORP/NORTHERN SONGS — President and CEO (1973–1985)
Created one of the most successful publishing companies of the 1970’s and 80’s (ATV) that produced numerous hits and achieved many awards, along with exploiting existing catalogs of LENNON and McCartney. While at ATV, developed BRUTON PRODUCTION MUSIC LIBRARY that later became APM (Association Production Music) via a joint agreement with EMI’s KEITH PROWSE PRODUCTION MUSIC LIBRARY. Acquired many publishing companies for ATV, and participated in the eventual sale of ATV/NORTHERN SONGS.
Key witness on behalf of John Lennon, at his request, during his green card immigration trial.