Neil Finn of Crowded House and Split Enz Sells Catalog to Primary Wave Music (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comJem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Primary Wave Music has announced a new partnership with veteran singer-songwriter Neil Finn, founding member of Crowded House, longtime member of Split Enz and solo artist.
The multi-million-dollar deal sees the company acquiring Finn’s music publishing catalog and writer’s share of public performance for his work with Crowded House as well as his solo material.
Included in the deal are the many hits Finn wrote for Crowded House — “Don’t Dream It’s Over,” “Better Be Home Soon,” “Weather With You” and more — as well as his solo material and the songs he wrote as a member of Split Enz, including the 1980 hit “I Got You.” Released in 1986, “Don’t Dream It’s Over” appeared on Crowded House’s eponymous debut album and became the band’s biggest hit, reaching No.
2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in several countries around the world. Also included is Neil’s share of “Weather With You,” written with his elder brother Tim (who founded Split Enz).
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