Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis Songs Fund has bought Barry Manilow’s catalog. In a statement issued Monday (Aug.
3) to the London Stock Exchange, Hipgnosis said it has acquired 100% of Manilow's worldwide recording royalties (excluding Sound Exchange royalties) in his catalog, comprising 917 songs.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Manilow's biggest hits are included in the deal, including the Billboard Hot 100 leaders “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs" and "Looks Like We Made It," as well as such other big hits as "Can't Smile Without You,” “Copacabana (At the Copa)." "Barry Manilow is an international treasure.
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