Hit Songs, Hidden Pitfalls: 4 Rights Case Studies

Hit Songs, Hidden Pitfalls

Four of the most streamed and studied songs in modern history, and three very different ways an artist can lose. This bundle traces exactly how royalties, publishing, and rights played out behind the scenes, so you can spot the same mistakes (and the same smart moves) in your own career before they cost you.

What's included:

• The Beatles — "Yesterday" — the most expensive publishing mistake in music history, and the 54-year fight to undo it
• The Verve — "Bitter Sweet Symphony" — a $5 million song, a $1,000 settlement, and the sample clearance failure that caused it
• Lil Nas X — "Old Town Road" — a $30 beat, an uncleared sample, and six stakeholders splitting a #1 hit
• The Weeknd — "Blinding Lights" — the case study in what happens when an artist does everything right

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This section is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Royalty School, a DBA of Music Business Lab LLC, and its founder make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of this information, and assume no liability for any actions taken based on it. Every artist's situation is different — for guidance specific to your contracts, splits, or releases, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.