Neil Young plays ‘Comes A Time’ from an empty theatre in his hometown

NEW YORK -- Neil Young has become the latest musician to strike gold with his song catalogue, selling a 50 percent stake in his music to a British investment company in a deal announced on Wednesday.The Hipgnosis Songs Fund said it had acquired half of the copyright and income interests in some 1,180 songs written by the 75-year-old rock star, composer of “Heart of Gold,” “Rockin' in the Free World” and “Cinnamon Girl.”Terms were not disclosed.The deal comes a month after Bob Dylan sold

The Hipgnosis Songs Fund has started the year with a flurry of acquisitions, including a big one that involves taking a 50% stake in the entire global songs catalogue of Neil Young. That’s 1180 songs by Young that Hipgnosis now co-owns, via a deal that reportedly set the firm back $150 million.“I bought my first Neil Young album aged seven”, says Hipgnosis founder Merck Mercuriadis.

Singer-songwriter Neil Young ("Down by the River," "Heart of Gold") is the latest music star to strike a catalog deal, selling a 50 percent stake in his song catalog to investment firm Hipgnosis for an undisclosed price.

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Neil Young has sold 50% of the rights to his entire back catalogue in a landmark new deal.Hipgnosis Songs Fund purchased 1,180 songs by the Canadian musician in a deal that is said to be worth an estimated $150 million (£110 million), according to the BBC.The Young acquisition comes after the company acquired the rights to former Fleetwood Mac singer Lindsay Buckingham‘s back catalogue this week, as well as Jimmy Iovine’s worldwide producer royalties.“This is a deal that changes Hipgnosis

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn its third major acquisition of the week, Hipgnosis Songs has acquired 50% of Neil Young’s worldwide copyright and income interests in his entire song catalog, which comprises 1,180 songs, including such hits as “Only Love Can Break Your Heart,” “Helpless,” “Hey Hey My My (Into the Black),” “Ohio,” “Old Man,” “Mr.

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Neil Young and Tony Bennett have been added to the lineup of a charity Christmas event taking place this week.Hosted by Nile Rodgers, The Stars Come Out To Sing At Christmas will be streamed globally tomorrow (December 15) at 7pm GMT and is taking place in aid of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy.