Old sheet music is usually the best resource; many libraries have their sheet music collections scanned for this type of research. Note that many folk songs may not be traceable this way.
yes you can but you would be better off to find your own original songs at rocketsongs
Oliver! is still under copyright. If you find freebies, they are illegal.
Copyright information on fabric usually appears in the selvage. You can only claim copyright on your own original work.
In all likelihood Vess bottle caps would not qualify for copyright protection. Copyright law protects original works of authorship including (but not limited to) literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. It can include works such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. They may, however, be registered as trademarks.
Your original work is automatically protected by copyright as soon as it is fixed in a tangible medium. If formal registration is available in your country, you may choose to do that, but it is not required.
The database of formal US registrations since 1978 is searchable at the link below.
Nowhere. All Beatles songs are still protected by copyright and are NOT available for free.
The national library of the country in which the book was published likely has information on file.
You must first find out how the band and the songs are being licensed by contacting them. If you do use names and songs there is a potential for legal recourse if the owners feel as though they have been defamed, libeled, or cheated out of copyright royalties and such.
A) Use only original material B) Use only material confirmed to be in the public domain C) Find the copyright holder of any other material and, in writing, obtain the necessary permissions.
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Most of the popular songs are availbale on CD. Some you have to find on eBay or overseas. There are a number of imports on eBay or even amazon.com that have more rare titles.