How much are the royalties for Spirit in the Sky?

Greenbaum long ago signed away the publishing rights to his song, as the song’s performer, he still receives a cut of the revenue. Each time “Spirit in the Sky” lands in a major movie or ad, he cashes a check for $10,000 or more.

Can you live off one song?

It seems too good to be true, but in reality is absolutely 100% possible. As we are about to demonstrate, writing one hit song can make you extremely rich for life. A few years back we interviewed Gary Portnoy, the guy who wrote and sang the theme song for the television show Cheers.

What happened to singer Norman Greenbaum?

Greenbaum has been a long-time resident of Santa Rosa, California. He was critically injured when a car, in which he was a passenger, made a left turn in the path of a motorcycle on Occidental Road on March 28, 2015, killing the motorcyclist and injuring the motorcycle passenger.

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Who earns the most from royalties?

Bruce Springsteen ($590 million). Jay-Z ($470 million). Paul Simon ($260 million). Kanye West ($250 million). Ryan Tedder ($200 million). Red Hot Chili Peppers ($145 million). Lindsey Buckingham ($100 million). Mötley Crüe ($95 million).

How much are the royalties for Spirit in the Sky?