Here Are The Richest Songwriters Of All Time

Published on 12/17/2020
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Lucinda Williams – $15 million

Greatest Hits: Can’t Let Go, Get Right With God

Born in Louisiana, Rock – country singer Lucinda Williams is one of the most prominent representatives of folk-rock and country-rock movements. She has been in the music industry since 1978 and became famous for her style when she released her debut album, Lucinda Williams. This debut included the song “Passionate Kisses,” which won Williams her first Grammy in 1994. She’s known for working steadily, releasing only two more albums to date. Her big break came when she lost Car Wheels on a gold-certified Gravel Path.

Lucinda Williams

Lucinda Williams

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Harry Nilsson – $7 million

Greatest Hits: Without You, Coconut

Harry Nilsson made history as one of his age’s few successful rock artists, never playing a big concert or touring, but nevertheless enjoying considerable commercial success. He’s an artist known for his Great American Songbook style, mixed with Caribbean sounds. He had a three-and-a-half-octave range as a tenor. He had a lasting influence on Indie rock. He wrote band songs like The Monkees. His most commercially successful album, Nilsson Schmilsson. He was also a drinking club member of Hollywood Vampires and John Lennon’s best friend.

Harry Nilsson

Harry Nilsson

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