Bob Dylan sells out: The Washington Post today reports that Bob Dylan, 79, has sold his catalogue of songs to Universal Music Group for ‘nine-figures.’ Speculation on how much...

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Dec 7, 2020 16:51:48 #

HawaiianEye Loc: Haleiwa, Hawaii

The Washington Post today reports that Bob Dylan, 79, has sold his catalogue of songs to Universal Music Group [“UMG”] for ‘nine-figures.’ Speculation on how much ‘nine-figures’ is range from Four-hundred-million to just shy of a billion dollars.
Others speculate on have UMG intends to recover their investment by licensing Dylan’s songs for commercial use. They range from:
It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) -- Band-Aid
Song To Woody -- Trojan condoms
Ballad of a Thin Man -- Weight Watchers
Idiot Wind -- Gas-X (with Rudy Giuliani as company pitchman)

Hoggers are invited to contribute.

Dec 7, 2020 19:53:40 #

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

HawaiianEye wrote:

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I have approximately 50GB of CD quality Dylan - all his albums and most/all studio sessions. There’s a note in my final instructions to play Dylan at my wake. ‘Nuff said.

Dec 8, 2020 08:01:48 #

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

I have listened to Dylan since I was about 14; and will until I die.

Dec 8, 2020 09:10:39 #

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

Reports $200mm to $300mm+. Personally I think they got a great deal!
The Times They Are A-Changin....

Dec 8, 2020 09:16:24 #

fourlocks Loc: Londonderry, NH

Knockin' on Heaven's Door -- Funeral industry
It ain't me, Babe -- Defense attorneys

Dec 8, 2020 09:29:58 #

Canisdirus

He's 79. That's the tip-off.

Dec 8, 2020 10:23:20 #

2Dragons Loc: The Back of Beyond

HawaiianEye wrote:

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Can't say I was ever a fan of Dylan's as his voice just didn't set well with me, however, he did write some amazing songs that I liked very much, but performed by others. Joan Baez: It Ain't Me Babe, is one of my favorites. I was fortunate enough to see her twice at Jordan Hall in Boston.

Dec 8, 2020 12:26:22 #

utahpete

I’ve been to many a Dylan concert. Still listening to him on CD. I’M 79, too, so I think I understand the sale!

Dec 8, 2020 13:15:41 #

RichinSeattle

"All Along the Watchtower" for ATM Security cameras.

What amazed me about Dylan's work was the number of huge hits others made of his songs. The Byrds, Joan Baez, Sonny & Cher, Jimi Hendrix, the Band, and on and on. One of my favorite of his (MANY) albums was the one he cut with Johnny Cash in the early '70s. I'm surprised he waited this long to monetize his catalog. A quarter of a billion $$$ would be fun to try to spend in my time left.

Dec 8, 2020 14:01:14 #

Charlie157 Loc: San Diego, CA

Like a Rolling Stone and Rainy Day Woman. I think he also did something with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

Dec 8, 2020 14:15:16 #

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

TriX wrote:

I have approximately 50GB of CD quality Dylan - all his albums and most/all studio sessions. There’s a note in my final instructions to play Dylan at my wake. ‘Nuff said.

Exactly. I have many Dylan Albums on Vinyl. Here is a photo I took at the old "chrome dome" coliseum in Charlotte, in January of 1974. He was on tour with The Band. Producer Bill Graham roamed the audience before the show, smiling and shaking his head at the enthusiasm of the crowd.