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The god problem and “Eye of the Tiger”

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

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!

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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