The job of the songwriter and performer is not always the same, as seen in the feud between Drake and Meek Mill. However, that doesn’t mean that singers cannot be songwriters. On this list, the names you see are pop culture favorites, both pen by paper and vocal, who made themselves famous for their art, from Joni Mitchell’s hit “Woodstock” and songwriter Carole King had hundreds of singles reaching Billboard Hot 100. They still receive massive sums of money from all such royalties.

These Are The Richest Songwriters Of All Time
Neil Diamond – $175 million
Greatest Hits: Song Sung Blue, Cracklin’ Rosie
Neil Diamond is an artist who has sold more than 100 albums all over the world, with 38 individuals rising to the top 10. He’s one of the best-selling artists in history. In 2011 and 1984, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Hall of Fame were added. Diamond is also remembered for his satire. Will Ferrell parodied him at SNL, and he enjoyed his parody with Ferrell at the end of May 2002.

Neil Diamond – $175 Million