Tag: Happy Birthday to You

Documentary On Happy Birthday Copyfraud Released Day After Song Enters Public Domain [VIDEO]

The day after the popular birthday ditty was declared to officially be in the public domain, Jenn Nelson has released a 15-minute documentary about the struggle to free Happy Birthday. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/07/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Andrew MacKay, Associated Press, copyright, Corporation, English language, Happy Birthday to You, Music publisher (popular music), Public domain, United States federal judge, Warner/Chappell Music

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“Happy Birthday” Officially Enters Public Domain

After a long legal battle, "Happy Birthday To You" has entered the public domain. It's part of a growing list of "moder" songs whose legal status is shifting as copyrights. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/29/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, copyright, George H. King, Happy Birthday to You, Los Angeles, Music publisher (popular music), Public domain, royalties, United States federal judge, Warner/Chappell Music

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Warner/Chappell Settles Happy Birthday Suit, Song Enters Public Domain

If you took a poll, most would guess it happened long ago, but no it was yesterday. "Happy Birthday" is in the public domain.

Bruce Houghton on 12/10/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Class Action, George H. King, Happy Birthday to You, Los Angeles Times, Mildred J. Hill, Patty Hill, United States federal judge, Warner Music Group, Warner/Chappell Music

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Warner Music Reports Financials, $23 Million Loss In Last 3 Months

Warner Music Group continues to lose money at a substantial rate. Despite a 10.6% rise in digital revenue, the label and music group loss $23 million in the last quarter.

Bruce Houghton on 12/10/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Brian Roberts, Chief financial officer, copyright, Currency, Fiscal year, Happy Birthday to You, music industry, Net income, Public domain, Warner Music Group

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Rdio Bankruptcy Details: $220M In Debt, Losing $2M Per Month

Its no secret that ad-supported music streaming is currently a money losing business. But court papers filed in the bankruptcy court today show just how tough a business it is. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/17/2015 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Access Industries, copyright, Happy Birthday to You, Public domain, record label, Sony, Sony Music Entertainment, Soundcloud, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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The Ongoing Happy Birthday Copyright Saga: Warner Asks Judge To Reconsider, Filmmakers Push For Public Domain Ruling

While many may have hoped that the saga of Happy Birthday's copyright (or lack thereof) had finally come to a close, the ambiguity of the ruling has caused both sides. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/29/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Common law, copyright, English language, George H. King, Happy Birthday to You, Patty Hill, Summary judgment, United States federal judge, Warner/Chappell Music, YouTube

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Googles Announces YouTube Red – $10 A Month For Ad Free Music And Video [OFFICIAL]

Google owned YouTube has announced a paid music and video subscription service called YouTube Red. The ad free tier will cost $10 per month and replace YouTube Music Key, as well as,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/21/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Amazon Kindle, Amgen, Andrew Brown, Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Arts administration, Association for Childhood Education International, Audio mixing (recorded music), Barnes & Noble, copyright, E-book, Google, Google Play, Happy Birthday to You, License, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Times, Netflix, Never Miss a Beat, Public domain, royalties, Spotify, Subscription business model, YouTube

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Happy Birthday To You: A Copyright Saga Chapter Closes

As most are now aware, the song which has for years been a staple of American birthday celebrations has been wrested from the clutches of Warner/Chappell and placed in the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/14/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: copyright, English language, George H. King, Happy Birthday to You, Marilyn Monroe, Mildred J. Hill, Music publisher (popular music), Public domain, Warner Music Group, Warner/Chappell Music

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“Dissecting The Digital Dollar” Report Shows How Ignorant Music Industry Is About Streaming Income [GET YOUR FREE COPY]

The UK’s Music Managers Forum has just published ‘Dissecting The Digital Dollar’, a major new report produced by consultancy CMU Insights; and the snapshot it provides is not a pretty. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/13/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AOL Instant Messenger, Apple Inc., Board of directors, Cary, Chicago, Chief operating officer, copyright, Happy Birthday to You, Illinois, music industry, royalties

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