Posted by Larry J. on 11/05/05 19:17

Waiving the right to remain silent, "Gary P" <nospam@thankyou.com>
said:

> Well I hope you guys voluntarily pay royalties every time you
> sing "Happy Birthday"

AFAIK, I can go into the street and sing "Happy Birthday" all day
long - as long as my neighbors don't shoot me - wihout infringing on
copyright.

But, if I try to use the song for TV, radio, or sync it in any way
for a production, that's where the owner's rights kick in.

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Larry Jandro
Video Engineering & Equipment Rentals
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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