Burt Bacharach – $160 million
Greatest Hits: Close to You, Arthur’s Theme
The 20th century has produced an incredible number of artists, with Burt Bacharach being one of the most celebrated. The Missouri-born artist came into this world in 1928, but would only commence his musical career in the 1980s. He collaborated with countless artists, as well as Hal David, the writer. He also worked with Dionne Warwick in one of his more celebrated collaborations. Bacharach also enjoyed working with lesser-known orchestras, whose members he would present odd instruments to
Burt Bacharach
Randy Newman – $50 million
Greatest Hits: I’ve Been Wrong Before, Just One Smile
This artist is known for his rousing film scores and signature voice. He is one of the leading film soundtrack composers in Hollywood, having been nominated for twenty Academy Awards and won two for his efforts. Randy Newman was welcomed in 2007 into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. His films include Seabiscuit, Meet the Parents, Cold Turkey, and children’s films such as Aliens, Toy Story, and Cars. He has composed film scores for an incredible variety of films.
Randy Newman
