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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie
Sentimental Lady was used in a commercial recently. I asked Bob if he had to give his permission to use it, or if they just had to pay him, and that was all.
He never answered my question........  (I'm telling myself he just didn't see it.......)  |
Bob answered my question(what a great, down to earth , guy he is
). He says the publisher doesn't HAVE to get the writer's permission, although it's considered courteous to do so. It also depends on the percentage of publishing ownership.
http://www.bobwelch.com/_Forum/00000912.htm