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Songwriting Royalties for The Outsiders

Artwork for Songwriting Royalties for The Outsiders
    • Songwriter
    • Garage Rock
    • BMI
    • The Outsiders
    • Classic Rock
    • High Dollar Age
    • …

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    About

    $3,055
    3-Year Average
    $3,070
    Earnings Since 2014
    $31,237
    59.24 Years
    Works Included
    2
    $**,***
    $15,000
    Owner Last Active
    Over 30 days ago
    Life of Rights
    Musical Composition
    Public Performance
    No
    Payor
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    The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on

    Overview

    This listing features the hit single “Time Won’t Let Me” by iconic garage rock band The Outsiders, along with the track “Lost In My World.”

    The catalog demonstrates notable stability, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.76% over the most recent five-year period and just a 0.5% difference between Last 12 Months (LTM) earnings and the 3-Year Average.

    The catalog also displays strong diversity in earnings sources, with three categories each contributing at least 18% of the LTM earnings.

    The Dollar Age stands at a substantial 59.24 years, indicating that the songs in this catalog have generated revenue over an extended period. A high Dollar Age typically reflects enduring appeal and consistent usage, characteristics associated with catalogs that deliver steady royalty streams over time.

    Artist & Song Information

    "Time Won’t Let Me" is a 1966 hit by Cleveland-based band The Outsiders. Released as their debut single, it became their biggest success, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and in Canada. The song, which blends Merseybeat and Motown influences with jangly 12-string guitar and horn sections, was included on their debut album of the same name. Its popularity helped the band gain national exposure through tours and TV appearances. The song was featured in the 1994 film Timecop and has been covered by artists like Iggy Pop and The Smithereens, cementing its legacy as a garage rock staple. ​"Lost in My World" is a 1966 track by The Outsiders, featured as the B-side to their single "Respectable," released on Capitol Records. 

    Other Information

    Earnings Note. The copyright term for this asset will be valid though 2061. The original compositions, “Time Won't Let Me” & "Lost In My World" were created in 1966. According to U.S. copyright law, the copyright was automatically renewed to last 95 years from the creation date.  As this composition was written prior to 1978 the copyright term is not “life of author” plus 70 years.

    Financials

    Earnings By Period

    Quarterly, as statements report

    • Domestic
    • International
    • Net

    Note: BMI earnings are reported for the period in which they were earned, not for the period they are paid.

    Note: BMI’s Q2-2020 distribution includes non-recurring settlement payments from the Radio Music Licensing Committee (RMLC). The settlement represents a rate increase for radio performances in years 2017-2019. You can view the amount of the settlement in the Raw Data file under the “raw_music_user” column with the label: “RMLC2017 STLMNT”, “RMLC2018 STLMNT” and “RMLC2019 STLMNT.”

    Year20202021202220232024*
    Earnings$2,921$2,943$3,067$3,213$2,411

    * 2024 earnings have not been paid for the entire year.


    Works

    “Time Won’t Let Me” accounts for the vast majority of the catalog’s earnings, consistently contributing approximately 98.5% of annual revenue.

    “Lost in My World” represents a small portion of the total, never exceeding 2% of yearly earnings.

    WorksEarningsShare
    Time Won T Let Me $3,01199%
    Lost In My World$441%

    Income Types

    Income TypesEarningsShare
    Performance$3,055100%

    Sources

    Satellite Radio showed a decline in CAGR over the most recent five year period, but radio, in contrast, has experienced robust growth with a CAGR of 52.33%.

    Streaming presents a stable and growing revenue source with a CAGR of 11.11% over the most recent five year period. This source not only increased in value but also in its proportion of total earnings (13% to 18.%). 

    International revenue has remained relatively steady, consistently accounting for 9% to 12% of total earnings.

    Streaming Video has shown substantial growth, particularly in the most recent year—indicating strong future potential

    SourcesEarningsShare
    Satellite Radio$1,00833%
    Radio$74424%
    Streaming$55218%
    International Sources$2909%
    Radio$15052%
    Streaming$9332%
    Live Performance$248%
    TV and Film$145%
    Other$83%
    Streaming Video$2418%
    Other$2207%

    * 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.

    Media

    Included Works

    Work TitleWork ID
    LOST IN MY WORLD910183
    TIME WON T LET ME 1518315