Sony Music Publishing has bought the “complete collection” of Pual Simon’s classic songs spanning more than six decades, from his time as a member of Simon & Garfunkel, through his career as a solo artist, Forbes reports. The acquired songs include evergreen hits such as 'The Sound of Silence', 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'The Boxer', 'Mrs. Robinson', 'Homeward Bound', 'I Am A Rock', 'America', 'Graceland', and many others. Sony didn’t disclose the price of this deal, but it is believed than it ran into a nine-figure sum.

Simon & Garfunkel made one of, or the best album of their career 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', and - broke up (for the third time). The latest edition of Acast podcast discussed that very issue - energy coming out from not a conflict, but a crucible of honest creative confrontation. Host Andy Bothwell speaks to musicians Nick Thorburn (Islands/Unicorns) and Mattiel on the importance of creative conflict. Listen to it - here.