Legal Question in Entertainment Law in Illinois
Educational Song Copyright Issue
I wrote an educational song on the subject of nouns. The lyrics are all
original. The music closely resembles ''Rock Around the Clock''. I hope
to put the song on my CD (for sale) and perform it at school assemblies.
How can I get permission? Would this be considered a parody?
Asked on 8/31/03, 4:12 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Moens
Moens Law Offices, Chartered
Re: Educational Song Copyright Issue
Probably not a parody. You can usually get licensing from the Harry Fox agency, which you can find at www.harryfox.com. You will have to pay for licensing for each copy of the CD.
Answered on 9/03/03, 9:49 am