Song

(Just Like) Starting Over

John Lennon · Double Fantasy · 1980

high confidence

artist-side split is modeled + gross track revenue is separated. Why?

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

Modeled artist-side range $100K-$390K/year
Gross track revenue $170K-$590K/year
Ownership context Included below
Platform signals Listening links only
Last updated May 26, 2026
(Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon

Short Answer

How much money does (Just Like) Starting Over make?

(Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon is modeled at $100K-$390K/year per year on the artist side, with gross track revenue and ownership context separated below.

Takeaway: (Just Like) Starting Over is one of the stronger modeled catalog earners here because replay demand and ownership context both support a durable annual range.

Starting Over retains value because it sits at the intersection of legacy pop nostalgia, artist biography, and long-tail playlist familiarity.

Did You Know?

  • Currently ranks around the top 71% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 1980 and still shows earnings power roughly 46 years later
  • Ranks #2 among 2 tracked songs for John Lennon
  • 14 tracks on the linked album page
  • External listening links available
  • high confidence estimate

Why It Still Works

  • Biography-driven interest keeps the song relevant beyond ordinary catalog fade.
  • Legacy pop playlists and recurrent radio memory support steady replay value.
  • Catalog depth around major cultural figures tends to monetize even outside the single biggest song.

(Just Like) Starting Over sits in the top 71% of tracked songs on the site by modeled artist-side earnings.

The song still reads as an evergreen catalog asset roughly 46 years after release.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

How It Compares

(Just Like) Starting Over is compared against nearby songs in the catalog based on artist overlap, era, genre, and modeled earnings range.

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
John Lennon $245,000
Imagine
same artist · same genre
John Lennon $635,000
You're the Inspiration
same genre · similar earnings band
Chicago $250,000
All You Need Is Love
same genre · similar earnings band
The Beatles $230,000

Revenue Breakdown

Gross track revenue $170K-$590K/year
100% of the lead revenue lane
Artist-side share $100K-$390K/year
64% of the lead revenue lane
Label master share $25K-$90K/year
36% of the lead revenue lane

Bars reflect modeled annual midpoint ranges, not audited royalty statements.

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More Questions About (Just Like) Starting Over

How much did (Just Like) Starting Over make in total?

(Just Like) Starting Over does not have a public lifetime total, so this page stays focused on modeled annual earnings instead of claiming an audited career total.

How much does (Just Like) Starting Over make per stream?

(Just Like) Starting Over does not have a single public per-stream rate because payouts vary by platform, territory, subscription tier, and contract structure. The estimate here is modeled from aggregate streaming, licensing, and catalog behavior instead.

Who owns (Just Like) Starting Over?

Modeled from the behavior of secondary-but-still-recognized songs in a globally famous solo catalog.

Show ownership and assumptions

Modeled from the behavior of secondary-but-still-recognized songs in a globally famous solo catalog.

Supporting Revenue Context

Estimated gross track revenue$170K-$590K/year
Estimated artist-side cut$100K-$390K/year
Estimated label master share$25K-$90K/year
Estimated publishing share$15K-$55K/year
Estimated songwriter share$20K-$70K/year
MastersLegacy label / catalog rights-holder assumed
PublishingWriter and estate-side publishing participation assumed
Catalog sale statusNo new catalog sale adjustment assumed

Assumptions: Estimate assumes durable nostalgia listening, continued catalog relevance, and moderate publishing-side participation.

Notes: Modeled from the behavior of secondary-but-still-recognized songs in a globally famous solo catalog.

Split-aware estimate

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

  • Gross track revenue is separated from artist-side take-home where the page has enough split context.
  • Ownership notes on masters or publishing are included and should be read alongside the revenue number.
  • All figures are conservative annual modeled ranges based on streaming behavior, cultural replay value, sync potential, and available ownership information, not public royalty statements.

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