Many of Hank Williams Sr.'s songs are in the public domain due to their publication date and copyright expiration. Notably, songs like "Lovesick Blues" and "Mind Your Own Business" have entered the public domain. However, it's essential to verify specific songs individually, as copyright laws vary by jurisdiction and can change over time. Always check the latest legal guidelines to confirm the status of a particular song.
The best site that lists Filipino public domain songs is the Public Domain Information site, that list a lot of free songs for download.
Yes. Unless stated otherwise by the musician or studio, songs are always copyrighted. Songs from before 1923 might have falled into the public domain.
In the EU, currently, the sound recordings of "Love Me Do" and "PS I Love You" are in the public domain. The rest from 1963-1970 onward, won't enter until 70 years after release (2033-2040). No Beatles recordings will enter into the US until 95 years after release (2057-2065). That's just for the recordings, though. The songs themselves, however, retain copyright until 70 years after the writers death. So George's songs will be pd in 2071. Lennon-McCartney songs won't expire until 70 years after Paul dies (same for Ringo's 2 songs). Fo it depends on whether you're talking about the songs themselves or the Beatles recordings of them.
As of now, none of Tupac Shakur's songs are in the public domain. Copyright laws generally protect musical works for a period of 70 years after the creator's death, and Tupac passed away in 1996. Therefore, his music remains under copyright protection. For any specific legal questions regarding copyright status, it's best to consult a legal expert.
Various songs have various administrators, including Music Sales Group and Warner Chappell, to name but two. In life+50 countries (such as Canada), Boris Vian's works are in the public domain.
Works written prior to 1923 are in the public domain. There are several lists on wikipedia that may help you. (links below)
The best site that lists Filipino public domain songs is the Public Domain Information site, that list a lot of free songs for download.
Type public domain patriotic songs into a search engine. You will find your answer. This song is in public domain.
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Yes, some Noel Coward songs are in the public domain. Generally, his works published before 1923 are in the public domain. However, the copyright status of specific songs may vary, so it's important to check individual works.
Not necessarily; it varies from state to state.
The song Molly Do You Love Me is in the public domain. This is because the song and its lyrics were written before 1922. Any songs which were written before this time are considered public domain.
No; it is controlled by Universal Songs of Polygram.
No, albums produced before Febuary 15, 1975 will become public domain on February 15, 2067. Albums produced after Febuary 15, 1975 won't become public domain until AT LEAST 2043.
No, it is not in the public domain. See related links (below) for a website that lists Christmas songs and their copyright status.
Some Shakespeare wrote himself, others were more or less public domain fold songs.
Traditional songs would be in the public domain; contemporary songs would be controlled by the songwriter. Recordings have additional protection.