The deal, which was concluded while Midem was under way in France last week, incorporates Springsteen's past songwriting as well as the new album, Working On A Dream, which is released this week in the UK.

The deal is the latest in a slew of big signings for the music publisher, which has over recent months inked deals with Eg White, the remainder of Oasis (Noel Gallagher is already on its books) and Will Young, the latter a resigning.

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