[78-L] Kookaburra lawsuit

[Steven C. Barr]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cary Ginell" <soundthink at live.com>
> Nope. It's Warner Chappell.
> Cary Ginell
>> To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
>> The “Happy Birthday” song may be the most sung and played song on the
>> planet but collecting royalties must be nearly impossible unless
>> commercial use is made of the tune and lyrics. Supposedly Schirmer owns
>> the rights.
>>
So, in theory, EVERY child's birthday party could be invaded by armed (?)
"Copyright Police" ready to collect the royalties due on the use of "Happy
Birthday" without having paid the requisite royalties...?!

I may have to write a tune, "Copyright Blues," and formally register it with
SOCAN...?!

Steven C. Barr