Federal Judge rules Happy Birthday to You no longer copyrighted
Susie:
Happy Birthday to me then (really....today's my day).
Happy Birthday to me then (really....today's my day).
Happy birthday, Susie!
That's the next phase of litigation. We will see what the judge decides.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
A victory for people and a strike against corporate greed!
I wonder if Warner will be obligated to pay back all those royalties they demanded over the years.
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Dusty T., Northern California
Site Moderator
As a musician, you have to keep one foot back in the past and one foot forward into the future.
-- Dizzy Gillespie
Don't forget the alternate lyrics-- my favorite lyrics at one time. I assume these were never copyright protected. :)
Happy birthday to you
You live in the zoo
You look like a monkey
And you act like one, too!
Notice how Happy Birthday doesn't even have a "B part"? ...'cause the candles are melting and so is the ice cream, so hurry it up! 
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Site Owner
Those irritated by grain of sand best avoid beach.
-Strumelia proverb c.1990
Could someone email me a tab of that for the dulcimer?
Well, it's about time! The copyright was no longer benefiting the family, just some corporation.
Well, how about that! Happy Birthday everyone!!
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
http://consumerist.com/2015/09/23/judge-says-happy-birthday-song-no-longer-covered-by-copyright
http://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/music/music-company-does-not-own-happy-birthday-song-copyright-judge-n432001
several other sites have posted the information also
updated by @frank-ross: 02/10/25 12:13:43AM
