- published: 05 Nov 2014
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BMG is an international group of music companies focused on the management of music publishing, recording rights and music distribution. The company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of the international media conglomerate Bertelsmann, its name being the legacy of the former BMG, which was sold to Sony Music Entertainment in 2008. The company was established in 2008 as a joint venture between Bertelsmann and the global private equity firm KKR. A sequential acquisition programme of music catalogues (e.g. the Hal David, Mute or Sanctuary catalogues), music publishers (e.g. Cherry Lane, Chrysalis or Bug Music) and record labels (e.g. Infectious Records Vagrant Records or Rise Records) coupled with an important number of international signings has made BMG the world's fourth biggest music rights company in terms of revenue.
In March 2013, Bertelsmann took over BMG by acquiring KKR’s shares, making BMG a fully owned subsidiary of the Bertelsmann group and underlining Bertelsmann’s long-term interest in the music business. The company's head office is in Berlin, and it operates regional offices in New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, London, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Munich, Stockholm, Hilversum, and Beijing. BMG is the youngest major international company in the music industry.
There's something I've been keeping from you
I just needed time
I've been fighting with my feelings lately
And what's to find
Although I may seem distracted
There's no need to feel neglected
'Cause I've had only one thing on my mind
I've been wanting to tell you how I'm feeling
I've waited for this moment all my life
And I wondered if it's what you wanted to hear
But I've made up mind
I know I've taken my time
But I had to be sure
Now I know there's no doubt anymore
I love you endlessly
So now I've told you my intentions
It is of no surprise
Or are you feeling mixed emotions
I can't decide
Are we gonna stay together
For more than just a brief encounter
Are you gonna make my life complete
I've been wanting to tell you how I'm feeling
I've waited for this moment all my life
And I wondered if it's what you wanted to hear
But I've made up mind
I know I've taken my time
But I had to be sure
Now I know there's no doubt anymore
I love you endlessly
Are we gonna stay together
For more than just a brief encounter
Are you gonna make my life complete
I've been wanting to tell you how I'm feeling
I've waited for this moment all my life
And I wondered if it's what you wanted to hear
But I've made up mind
I know I've taken my time
But I had to be sure
Now I know there's no doubt anymore
I love you endlessly