When Something in the “Public Domain” Isn’t
September 13th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
Turns out, “Happy Birthday” might not be the only iconic song that belongs to the public. When a song or
Browsing the "Happy Birthday" Tag
Random Music News for Saturday, August 20, 2016
August 20th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Sorry world, but Canada will be closed starting at 8:30 tonight. Meanwhile, here’s where you can find all the NON-Tragically
Random Music News for Wednesday, July 13, 2016
July 13th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1985 that the original Live Aid was staged. And now, some current music news.
Blow Out the Candles on the Happy Birthday Lawsuit. You May Now Sing It Royalty-Free
June 29th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
It’s settled: The staff at restaurants can now sing “Happy Birthday” without having to pay for it. Late Monday, a
Random Music News for Monday, June 20, 2016
June 20th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
It’s the first day of summer–and we’re in the vicinity of a full moon. Some say this is a recipe
“Happy Birthday” Is Now Finally and Officially in the Public Domain
February 9th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
In what had to be the weird musical copyright case ever, “Happy Birthday”–a song written in the late 1800s–has finally
It’s Finally Official: “Happy Birthday” Will Be in the Public Domain
December 10th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
If you’ve been following the strange saga of “Happy Birthday,” you’ll know that it’s been a bizarre tug-of-war involving music
Geeks and Beats Podcast, Episode 125: Spaceman Spiff
October 21st, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Holy crap! We have a real life astronaut on this week’s show! A guy who’s actually been to freakin’ space! How
Remember How “Happy Birthday” Was Declared Free? Not So Fast.
October 18th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
You may remember a story from last month about a court decision that finally declared “Happy Birthday to You” to
An Ancient Manuscript of “Happy Birthday” Has Been Discovered. This is Important.
September 2nd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
The saga of “Happy Birthday” is the weirdest tale in all of music publishing. How can a song that was
The “Happy Birthday” Lawsuit: Sh*t’s Gettin’ Real
July 28th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
More than a hundred years ago, a couple of sister schoolteachers, Patty Smith Hill and Mildred Hill, wrote a birthday
Geeks&Beats Podcast, Episode 100. ONE HUNDRED!
April 1st, 2015 | by Alan Cross
And they said we wouldn’t last. I mean, look who we’ve got for a guest this week: Sir Jonny iCar!
The “Happy Birthday” Racket
March 29th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
The whole point of copyright is to protect a creator until such time he/she/it realizes a profit on their creation
Here’s How Much You Can Earn from a Mega-Hit Song
January 14th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Sometimes all you need is one great song and you’re set for life. The Express put together this list. “American
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