Sony clinches Universal SingStar deal

The deal will include tracks from the likes of Elton John, Girls Aloud, The Police, Cher, Snow Patrol and The Killers join the already bulging line-up of classics available to download off Sony’s in-game portal.



In addition, Sony has confirmed that the tragic death of The King of Pop has prompted them to bring forward the release of The Jackson Five’s I Want You Back. Originally due out on August 8th, the track should hit SCEE’s servers later today.

“As the biggest name in competitive singing, SingStar is delighted to partner with the world’s leading music company,” SingStore’s executive producer Dave Ranyard stated.

“The SingStore for SingStar PS3 is all about choice, about calling the shots yourself and having Universal Music on board will give SingStore users the biggest choice of pop hits ever.”

Here’s the complete list of what’s on the way on August 8th:
If I Could Turn Back Time – Cher
Rocket Man – Elton John
Love Machine – Girls Aloud
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
The Reason – Hoobastank
Ruby – Kaiser Chiefs
Everybody’s Changing – Keane
Celebration – Kool and the Gang
Get It Shawty  -Lloyd
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Ace of Spades – Motorhead
Pass the Dutchie – Musical Youth
Come As You Are – Nirvana
Crazy – Patsy Cline
Laura – Scissor Sisters
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
Everybody Wants To Rule The World – Tears for Fears
Lovefool – The Cardigans
Somebody Told Me – The Killers
Don’t Stand So Close to Me – The Police
I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany