BBC - The Richest Songs in the World (2013)

“The Richest Songs in the World”

Rather than a boring countdown of the top 10 money-spinners, this show gives the behind the scenes stories about the how the tracks came into being. It's a warts and all kind of thing. It's worth watching for Andy Summers's (guitarist, The Police) comments alone. If you're an undergrad or postgrad music student, this should be mandatory viewing. If you're a songwriter, musician or recording artist, this is essential viewing. Confused about royalties and copyright? Watch this show! Mark Radcliffe presents a countdown of the ten songs which have earned the most money of all time - ten classic songs each with an extraordinary story behind them. Radcliffe lifts the lid on how music royalties work and reveals the biggest winners and losers in the history of popular music

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