Tag Archives: copyright law

The god problem and “Eye of the Tiger”

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Naomi

Another part of the god problem: it costs. It costs the god people when they fail to adhere to plain ole lowly people laws. (Maybe the bible says somewhere that god says you can use any piece of music as … Continue reading →

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Led Zep’s “Stairway to Heaven” lawsuit

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Naomi

From the New York Times’s Monday (June 13, 2016) Briefing: Back Story It seems everyone has heard “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” the happy chimney sweep’s anthem from the 1964 film “Mary Poppins.” That familiarity could play a role in a copyright … Continue reading →

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Unlike “Happy Birthday” Santa Claus still comes to town!

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Naomi

Meaning…as I reported, we can all feel free to freely sing “Happy Birthday” without paying a fee, but not so for “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.” Before we open our carolers’ mouths to launch into a rendition, we’d better … Continue reading →

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