Music Royalties that Paid Very Well
Hitting the High Notes!
Here are ten songs that have earned significant royalties over the years, along with estimates of their earnings:
"Happy Birthday to You" - Estimated over $50 million (before entering public domain).
"White Christmas" by Irving Berlin - Estimated over $50 million.
"Yesterday" by The Beatles - Estimated around $30 million.
"The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) by Mel Tormé and Bob Wells - Estimated over $30 million.
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin" by The Righteous Brothers - Estimated around $28 million.
"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton - Estimated over $20 million (including Whitney Houston's version).
"Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin - Estimated around $20 million.
"Let It Be" by The Beatles - Estimated over $20 million.
"Smooth" by Santana featuring Rob Thomas - Estimated around $18 million.
"Dancing Queen" by ABBA - Estimated around $18 million.
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