The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, or ASCAP for short, yesterday recognised the achievements of British songwriters in the US during the last year at an awards event in London. The Association gave awards to eighteen songs created by British musicians recognising their success in America - the list included Coldplay's 'Clocks', Dido's 'White Flag' and Paul McCartney's 'Come Together'.
It was a particularly good day for Stephen 'Lenky' Marsden who was named Songwriter of the Year with no less than three tracks included in that list of eighteen - 'Get Busy', 'Never Leave You' and 'No Letting Go'. 'Get Busy', which Marsden wrote with Sean Henriques, was also named overall Song Of The Year.
A specific 'College Award', recognising success in the US college sector, went to Franz Ferdinand, while Goldfrapp won a 'Dance Award'.
On the publishing side, BMG Music Publishing were named Publisher Of The Year, having the most tracks in the list of eighteen.
In addition to the awards, the event also saw Petula Clark and Freda Payne celebrating the work of ASCAP board member and legendary songwriter Hal David through a performance of his work, including classics 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head', 'I Say A Little Prayer', 'Alfie' and 'This (Girl's) In Love With You'.