Paul Simon is the latest music idol to sell his rich catalog of songs. Sony Music Publishing announced this week that it has acquired that catalog, which spans six decades from his time at Simon & Garfunkel to his solo career. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.
Bob Dylan and Shakira recently sold their entire catalogs, with Stevie Nicks selling most of him and Neil Young selling 50%.
Simon has won 16 Grammy Awards. His songs include classics like “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, “The Boxer”, “The Sound of Silence”, “Mrs. Robinson”, “Homeward Bound”, “I am a Rock” and “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” , among others.
“I am delighted that Sony Music Publishing will be the keeper of my songs for the next decades. I started my career at Columbia / Sony Records and it feels like a natural extension to work with the editorial side as well, ”said Simon, 79, in a statement.
Sony Music Publishing also represents catalogs for Motown, Michael Jackson, the Beatles, Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Queen, Ashford & Simpson, Leonard Cohen and other artists.