Two sisters, Mildred and Patty Hill, wrote it. Summy-Birchard, Inc. controls the copyright. Yes, it is a royalty-earning song everytime it is heard on TV or movies.
Wish I'd written it! Richard > From: "helgesen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > OK- here's a thought. Who wrote Happy Birthday- and when? > I read somewhere that it is the most recognised and universally used tune in > the world. Here in Oz we have a TV channel called "Special Broadcasting > Services". It shows programmes from any and every nation- with sub titles. > Regularly, even in programmes from 'Outer Mongovenitch' one hears HBTY! > Who has a huge performing rights cheque due? > Happy Birthday to someone!! _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
