It’s a sweet deal for Neil Diamond.
Universal Music Group reached an agreement with the prolific “Sweet Caroline” singer-songwriter to acquire the rights to his entire song catalog and handle Diamond’s future releases, the company announced Monday.
Universal didn’t announce the terms of the agreement, but said the acquisition includes 110 previously unreleased songs by Diamond, as well as a never-before-heard album.
The Brooklyn, N.Y.-born Diamond, whose many hits also include “Solitary Man” and “I’m a Believer,” celebrated the agreement Monday, saying, “After nearly a decade in business with UMG, I am thankful for the trust and respect that we have built together.”
The deal was touted by Universal as a way of bringing all of Diamond’s music to one place. The 81-year-old musician has worked with Universal as his publishing administrator since 2014.