Happy Birthday Archives | Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Still singing “Happy Birthday” when you wash your hands? Yeah, about that…

Early on in the pandemic, we were told that we needed to wash our hands with soap and water for

Turns out, “Happy Birthday” might not be the only iconic song that belongs to the public. When a song or

Sorry world, but Canada will be closed starting at 8:30 tonight. Meanwhile, here’s where you can find all the NON-Tragically

It was on this day in 1985 that the original Live Aid was staged. And now, some current music news.

It’s settled: The staff at restaurants can now sing “Happy Birthday” without having to pay for it. Late Monday, a

It’s the first day of summer–and we’re in the vicinity of a full moon. Some say this is a recipe

In what had to be the weird musical copyright case ever, “Happy Birthday”–a song written in the late 1800s–has finally

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

Holy crap! We have a real life astronaut on this week’s show! A guy who’s actually been to freakin’ space! How

You may remember a story from last month about a court decision that finally declared “Happy Birthday to You” to

The saga of “Happy Birthday” is the weirdest tale in all of music publishing. How can a song that was

The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
Mark Silver
Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver