Calling my MUSIC BIZ buds here; SONGWRITERS in particular...

[Steelharp]

I need info about the "copyright recapture" deal going on. My Dad's songs are from 1956 and on, the 56 year deal runs out next year, and this year is almost out. I need info, pronto...

[UncleJak]

Is this the deal that lets all songs that where bought by the publisher go back to the writer?

What songs did your dad write? My grandfather wrote several. My 2 favorites are "Come walk with me" (The whites sang it a lot) and "Great big woman and a little bottle of wine" (best song ever)

[Steelharp]

Yeah, that's it. Biggest song Dad wrote was Be-Bop-a-Lula; that's the one EVERYone knows.

[QuietDan]

My wife works at NSAI, Nashville Songwriter's Association International. A lady who works with her has the specific info you want. Monday morning, call NSAI at 615-256-3354 and speak to Debi Cochran about recapture.

[Steelharp]

Dan, you rock! God bless ya, brother!

[QuietDan]

Back at ya' SteelHarp. The craftsman's worth his wages. The world's a better place for music, and everybody's gotta eat. God Bless you and your dad.