Here's a great article about the ongoing legal battle in the music copyright for "Happy Birthday". Gives a little insight into the world of music licensing and the complications involved. As a music supervisor, it's just fascinating to watch this unfold! http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/05/business/media/an-old-songbook-could-p...
Composing : Music copyright for "Happy Birthday" by Leah Streetman
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Didn't read post but must ask, wouldn't that fall under public domain by now. Is this Londonderry Air revisited?
If this information is valid, then indeed it would. As the most recognizable song in the English language and one of the most licensed songs in the world, this would be a huge development in the world of music publishing. Will be very interesting to hear the final ruling on this.
It makes sense for Warner to keep this tied up as long as possible. BTW I learned several years ago the middle section of "Chopsticks" is under copyright, at least in the UK.