Paul Simon is the latest musical idol to sell his rich catalog of songs. Sony Music announced this week that it has acquired that catalog, which spans six decades from its time at Simon & Garfunkel to its solo career. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Bob Dylan and Shakira recently sold their entire catalogs, while Stevie Nicks sold most of them and Neil Young sold 50%.
Simon has received 16 Grammy Awards. Her songs include classics such as “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 to have Sony Music Publishing as the guardian of my songs for decades to come. I started my career at Columbia / Sony Records and it’s a natural extension to work with the editorial side as well, “said Simon, 79, in a statement.
Sony Music Publishing is also a catalog for Motown, Michael Jackson, the Beatles, Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Queen, Ashford & Simpson, Leonard Cohen and other artists.