As noted at his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2011, "Neil Diamond wrote for himself, but he spoke to everybody" – an appeal that put more than 70 songs onto the Billboard charts. Diamond's legacy of unforgettable hooks, warm baritone and unique ability to articulate human emotions have inspired audiences worldwide, selling more than 130 million albums over the past half century. This comprehensive global agreement unifies Diamond's recorded music and publishing in its new permanent home at Universal Music Group, giving the company unparalleled ability to amplify the iconic artist and songwriter's body of work and maximize the value of the catalogue. SANTA MONICA, CA: Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the acquisition of the entirety of Neil Diamond's historic song catalog through Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), its leading global publishing division, as well as the rights to all recordings from his career, including 110 unreleased tracks, an unreleased album and archival long form videos. Worldwide Agreement Encompasses Global Hits Such As "Sweet Caroline," "Red Red Wine," "Solitary Man," "Cracklin' Rosie," "Song Sung Blue," "Love on the Rocks," and "America."ĭeal unites legend's iconic musical works in one place, empowering UMG to engage new audiences, release new music, and grow Diamond's legacy UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ACQUIRES NEIL DIAMOND'S COMPLETE SONG CATALOG AND ALL MASTER RECORDINGS
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