# Bernie Taupin says no amount of money could make him and Elton John sell publushing rights

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bernie-taupin-says-no-amount-of-money-could-make-him-and-elton-john-sell-publushing-rights/
- Published: 2026-10-23T11:23:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T12:39:56+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/bernie-taupin-no-amount-money-could-make-elton-john-sell-publushing-rights/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Taupin says no sum would persuade him to sell now.
- He and Elton John want to leave the decision to their children.
- Other artists have secured deals worth hundreds of millions.

## Summary

Bernie Taupin says he and Elton John remain unwilling to sell their joint music publishing rights, despite large sums offered to artists who have sold their catalogues. He argues that he has little use for the money and is wary that some sellers later regret the decision.

Taupin said he lives frugally and wants to leave the decision to their children, while acknowledging his view could change. Recent reported deals include Neil Young selling half his publishing rights for about $150 million, David Bowie’s estate selling rights for $250 million, and Bruce Springsteen’s reported $500 million catalogue deal. Taupin’s first album since 1987, *The Sea Has No Mercy*, is released today.

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