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You knew these guys and ladies probably weren't hurting for cash, but between royalties and all their OTHER sources of income, they shot to the stratosphere of the wealthiest songwriters ever....most are rockers, but look for country and hiphop...even broadway music....here's the top 20: https://moneyversed.com/richest-songwriters/?as=705aol&bdk=a705aol&ch=bt