Possible Hit Song" for Sale

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 16 Dec 2002 2:44 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=929035819

I should've been a songwritter!

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 16 Dec 2002 3:14 pm

I love it. And such insightful lyrics, too!

(But what I really want to know is, what were you searching for when you "stumbled" upon this auction, Joey?

)[This message was edited by Jim Cohen on 16 December 2002 at 03:15 PM.]

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 16 Dec 2002 3:28 pm

I'm Always Searchin for a Hit!</font.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 17 Dec 2002 11:43 am

We'll probably see it come up for auction again...most likely on April 1st.

David Pennybaker · Post by **David Pennybaker** » 20 Dec 2002 12:09 pm

$12,000 (Buy It Now) for the "right to record" ?

And I guess he wants royalties on top of that?

What's it normally cost to get the "right to record", besides paying royalties?

DroopyPawn · Post by **DroopyPawn** » 27 Dec 2002 7:47 pm

I could be wrong, but I don't think there is a "right to record" fee. You must pay royalties if you distribute someone else's tune. And I think that amounts to around 9 cents per copy. Of course, it's been a while since I looked into this so I could be all wrong.
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John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 27 Dec 2002 8:17 pm

If the song has never been released for sale, the writer can ask whatever he wants for the "right to record " it. And you still have to pay the 8 cent royalty. Once the song has been released for sale, anyone can record it, providing they request the statuatory license (which the writer/publisher has to give), and pay the royalty.

Of course, 12 grand...well, there's a sucker born....

David Weaver · Post by **David Weaver** » 27 Dec 2002 9:06 pm

For that kind of money it should at least rhyme...[This message was edited by David Weaver on 27 December 2002 at 09:33 PM.]

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 28 Dec 2002 5:01 am

Not that it matters..but it's 8 cents per song with up to a 5 minute length and a minimum of 500 copies, so it's actually $40 per song/500 distribution. thanks Jim..

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Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 28 Dec 2002 7:43 am

He probably would have gotten a deal if he accepted PayPal... ya think?

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Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 28 Dec 2002 8:54 am

....(Tony Prior)....$40 per song/500 distribution....

Tony is correct of course, $40 for the "mechanical license" plus $2.00 administration fee for the Harry Fox Agency (a bargain). www.genejones.com [This message was edited by Gene Jones on 28 December 2002 at 03:44 PM.]

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 28 Dec 2002 3:08 pm

I agree , $40 for the mechanical and the $2 agency fee to distribute 500 pieces is a pretty fair deal.

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Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 28 Dec 2002 3:43 pm

...Tony, my apology for mistakenly typing Jim's name in my post above when I was actually referring to your post and agreeing with the information you gave! I have now corrected it.

.... Best wishes, Gene

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 28 Dec 2002 7:38 pm

Hmmm...let's see...500 copies=$42/song for Harry Fox. Wonder how much of that the songwriter gets? Dumb question, I know, but I had to ask!