Years ago I sang a song for a movie and it was recorded into a soundtrack CD album with my name in it, and it's also broadcasted all over the cinemas, TV and radio. I was not offered to sign any contract or aggreement before that. Am i rightfully supposed to own a copyright for the song? I feel that i've been used by the record company like a moron. Legal experts out there please kindly advise. Thanks a million!
2007-12-12 20:43:06 · 1 answers · asked by OngBak 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
the composers of songs get copyrights not singers.
if you were paid by the producers for your singing then you don't have much of a claim, especially without a contract. some singers with contracts are able to claim additional royalty if the producers re-use their work product for other purposes not covered in the contract.
if you did more than sing the song, you also composed the lyrics and music, then you certainly do have a claim but it is late in the day to try and take back rights. if you went to court most likely the producers will claim they had a verbal "work for hire" agreement.
2007-12-14 07:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋