Listing 5841
Sound Recording Royalties for David Houston
- Country
- David Houston
- Sound Recording
- Sound Exchange
- …
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Sale Price
$70,001
6.93 x LTM
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Offer History
$75,000
Seller made 2 years ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$70,001
Buyer 7 made 2 years ago
Buyer OfferBuyer Counteroffer$85,000
Seller made 2 years ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$65,500
Buyer 7 made 2 years ago
$87,000
Seller made 2 years ago
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About
- $10,097
- 3-Year Average
- $10,346
- Earnings Since 2016
- $50,239
- 50.06 Years
- Works Included
- 324
- $***,***
- $50,000
- Owner Last Active
- Over 30 days ago
- Life of Rights
- Sound Recording
- Sales, Streaming, Sync
- No
- Sources
- Internet Streaming, Satellite Radio, Digital Downloads, CD Sales, TV/Film/Commercial Placements, Samples, etc.
- Payor
- Sony Music Entertainment & SoundExchange
The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on
Overview
This catalog consists of sound recording earnings from country legend David Houston.
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the most recent five-year period is 28%. The most notable growth occurred in Year 4, primarily driven by increased Satellite Radio earnings from "I Do My Swinging at Home." However, this surge is considered an anomaly, as it's significantly higher than the earnings from other years.
The catalog also demonstrates notable stability, with a minimal difference of just 2% between the Last 12 Months (LTM) and the 3-Year Average.
The Dollar Age of the catalog is significant at 50.06 years, which indicates earning stability. A higher Dollar Age generally reflects more reliable and consistent earnings over time.
Artist & Song Information
David Houston was a prominent American country music singer, best known for his smooth baritone voice and heartfelt ballads that brought him widespread success in the 1960s and 1970s. Born in 1935 in Louisiana, Houston rose to fame with his 1966 hit "Almost Persuaded," which spent nine weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and won him two Grammy Awards.
Known for blending traditional country themes with lush orchestration, he also charted hits like "With One Exception" and "You Mean the World to Me." Houston leaves a lasting legacy with his contributions to the Nashville Sound and his ability to craft emotionally resonant, timeless songs. His work continues to be celebrated, particularly for its smooth fusion of orchestration and traditional country music themes.
Other Information
Earnings Note. This catalog includes royalties paid for the owner’s right in the Sound Recording from Sound Exchange and the label Sony Music Entertainment. Sound Exchange pays monthly and Sony pays biannually. Financial charts below illustrate the frequency of payment for each payor.
A Note About Copyright Length. The oldest composition in the catalog, “Mountain of Love” was created in 1964. According to U.S. copyright law, the copyright was automatically renewed to last 95 years from the creation date. That means that the copyright for “Mountain of Love” will be valid through at least 2059.
The five highest-earning songs are all subject to the 95-year length, and their copyrights will expire as follows:
“Almost Persuaded”: Expires 2067
“I Do My Swinging At Home”: Expires 2072
“Good Things”: Expires 2068
"My Elusive Dreams": Expires 2062
"With One Exception": Expires 2062
After the copyrights expire, the compositions will enter the public domain and will no longer be eligible to earn royalties.
Financials
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SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT CHART:
Works
"Almost Persuaded," released in 1972, shows a CAGR of 37%, reflecting a steady rise in earnings over a five-year period. The song's contribution to overall earnings fluctuated between 16% and 40%.
"I Do My Swinging at Home," released in 1977, experienced a significant surge in Year 4, with the song accounting for 50% of overall earnings.
"Good Things," released in 1973, has shown a slight decline but consistently contributed to overall earnings, with its lowest contribution being 12% in Year 4. It also has a relatively low standard deviation and coefficient of variance, indicating stable earnings.
"My Elusive Dreams," released in 1967, saw an impressive CAGR of 131%. Despite a dip in earnings in the most recent year, the song's contribution to overall earnings remained relatively high.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Almost Persuaded | $3,900 | 39% |
| I Do My Swinging At Home | $2,075 | 21% |
| Good Things | $1,932 | 19% |
| My Elusive Dreams | $1,476 | 15% |
| With One Exception | $177 | 2% |
| Other | $536 | 5% |
Income Types
Streaming performance accounts for the majority of the catalog's income, with an overall CAGR of 22%.
Sound recording earnings display a more consistent growth pattern, with a 27% increase in Year 4 and an 11% increase in Year 5.
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming Performance | $7,597 | 75% |
| Sound Recording | $2,499 | 25% |
Sources
Satellite Radio showed a CAGR of 30% over the past five years. Despite a dip in Year 3, significant growth occurred in Years 4 and 5, with satellite radio contributing the most to overall earnings in Years 1, 2, and 5.
International earnings consistently contributed to overall income, peaking at 28% in Year 3.
Streaming showed a promising CAGR of 47%, the highest among all sources, indicating a rapidly growing revenue stream.
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite Radio | $7,063 | 70% |
| International Sources | $1,414 | 14% |
| Streaming | $1,329 | 94% |
| Record Label | $2 | 0% |
| Streaming Video | $0 | 0% |
| Other | $83 | 6% |
| Streaming | $1,171 | 12% |
| Retail Plays | $5 | 0% |
| Streaming Video | $0 | 0% |
| Other | $444 | 4% |
* Historic royalty income does not guarantee future royalty income. Future royalty income depends upon future sales and licensing revenue generated by the intellectual property associated with this listing. All earnings analysis and investment decisions are investors’ sole responsibility per Royalty Exchange’s Terms of Use.