Saturday, November 19, 2011
Songwriters Guild of America Jumps Into 'Y.M.C.A.' Copyright Termination Fray
Hollywood Reporter: The Songwriters Guild of America is making a bold move to insert itself in the early stages of a case that could shake up the music industry. The SGA has asked a court for permission to submit an amicus brief in the dispute over whether the original lead singer of the Village People has a right to terminate copyright grants on 32 songs, including the big hit, "Y.M.C.A."
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Why wouldn't he have the right? It seems like the record company is trying to make the rule that only record companies can make a profit from music. I know the record companies are having a hard go with the recent reconfiguring of the industry through online media, but taking money from the poor Indian from the village people doesn't seem like the best solution.
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