![]() ![]() (Note: “Happy Birthday” has entered public domain and is no longer collecting royalties, and as such has lost its long-standing position at the top of this list.)ġ0. All have one or more of the above factors in play. Just take a look at the top 10 royalty generating songs today. Either way, covers not only pay publishing royalties to the original songwriter, but also help find new audiences for the music. In other cases the original is so iconic other artists simply have to record their own version out of homage. Not only does the song get royalties in the airing of the movie or show, its use in either introduces the song to new viewers and listeners, thereby increasing standalone spins after the movie ends.Ĭovers: In many cases, the original recording of a song goes nowhere, but finds new life after a different performer releases their unique interpretation of it. Soundtracks: When an already popular song is used in an equally popular movie or TV show, it can quickly find itself in a new tier of royalty earnings. Holiday Music: After all, Christmas comes every year, and with it come Christmas parties, Christmas ads, Christmas movies, and many other things Christmas related that provide an excuse to play classic holiday music again. To put a track into the strata of long-lasting royalty earnings, it typically needs one of the following assists: ![]() When a popular act releases a hit song, it’s going to generate a lot of plays.īut generally, that’s a fleeting spike. Most commonly it’s just a factor of sheer popularity. How that use is generated can depend on a number of factors. The more a song is used, the more it’s heard and the more chances to earn royalties it receives. ![]() The key to a song generating consistent royalties comes down to one word… use. ![]()
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