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Harbor Lights- Boz Scaggs (Original Post) Figarosmom May 26 OP
Loved his album "Silk Degrees" ailsagirl May 26 #1
Silk Degrees is my all time favorite. Figarosmom May 26 #2
One of my favorites! PJMcK May 26 #3
I always thought that copywrite laws covered the Figarosmom May 26 #4
I've worked in music publishing for my whole career PJMcK May 26 #5
Thanks for the info Figarosmom May 26 #7
Love this tune. byronius May 26 #6
You are welcome Figarosmom May 26 #8

Figarosmom

(6,440 posts)
2. Silk Degrees is my all time favorite.
Mon May 26, 2025, 02:23 AM
May 26

Have always made sure when I would change medium ( album to tape. Tape to CD etc) that Silk Degrees was the first I'd get changed over. Always in the car and the house.

Wanted to post the album too, but the only full album I could find was a shuffle. You don't get away from the ads that way.

Figarosmom

(6,440 posts)
4. I always thought that copywrite laws covered the
Mon May 26, 2025, 03:02 AM
May 26

Titles too, but I guess not. There's this one too that I remember my Dad singing.

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PJMcK

(23,834 posts)
5. I've worked in music publishing for my whole career
Mon May 26, 2025, 09:54 AM
May 26

Titles cannot be registered for copyright, only compositions. For example, a fast search of the BMI catalog (representing about 40% of American songs) shows there are over 1,000 songs titled, "I Love You!"

The writing of music and/or lyrics instantly creates statutory copyright. Most writers and publishers then register the compositions with the Library of Congress which will then issue a Certificate of Copyright. It's really a simple process.

Interestingly, it's the copyright owners' responsibility to enforce their intellectual property. If someone uses your music without permission (and hopefully a payment!), it's up to you to file a legal claim of illegal use and/or plagiarism.

Copyright, patents and trademarks are guaranteed within the U.S. Constitution!

Have a wonderful Memorial Day!

Figarosmom

(6,440 posts)
7. Thanks for the info
Mon May 26, 2025, 12:40 PM
May 26

I guess that the same for reporters and their stories too. The outlet that publishes their work creates the title. Same article in different sources could have different titles.

Yes you have a nice memorial day too.

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