Tim Hardin Song Catalog Acquired by Raleigh Music Publishing & ICM Crescendo

Raleigh Music Publishing and ICM Crescendo have acquired nearly the entire Tim Hardin song catalog, including iconic tracks like "If I Were a Carpenter" and "Reason to Believe." The deal, which was not specified in monetary terms, was made from the estate of Hardin, who passed away in 1980. This marks the first acquisition made under the joint venture formed by Raleigh Music Publishing and ICM Crescendo earlier this year.

The Raleigh company will take charge of managing and promoting the catalog, handling royalty collection, synchronization licensing, and promoting the songs. Peter Raleigh, co-president of Raleigh Music Publishing, expressed his honor at stewarding the catalog and called the deal the "first acquisition" for the partnership with ICM Crescendo.

Tim Hardin's catalog boasts a significant number of cover versions, with "If I Were a Carpenter" having nearly 200 recorded versions, including those by artists such as Johnny Cash, June Carter, Dolly Parton, Robert Plant, Sheryl Crow, and Willie Nelson. The song is also featured in the Broadway musical Just In Time. "Reason to Believe" has around 125 known cover versions, with Rod Stewart among the most famous performers to have recorded it.

The catalog also includes other songs like "Misty Roses," "Lady Came from Baltimore," "Hang on to a Dream," and "Black Sheep Boy," collectively having approximately 120 cover versions. Raleigh Music Publishing co-president Steven Storch noted that the partnership's acquisition demonstrates their ability to make swift moves on significant opportunities. He added that Tim Hardin's songs remain as impactful today as they were when written, and there's a wealth of work yet to be discovered within the catalog.