Today is another special day in my life. Today is my granddaughter Darrien's 14Th birthday! Happy Birthday to my sweet Darrien. Your Grammy Love's You Very Much.
While we are on the subject of "Happy Birthday" I'd like to give you readers some interesting facts about the song "Happy Birthday." "Happy Birthday" is the most sung song in the USA and have been translated from English to many other language. The song is sung for the anniversary of a person's life.
The melody was first written by two sister in 1893 in Louisville Kentucky. Patty and Mildred J Hill were both school teachers and originally wrote the song for their students but then the lyrics were "Good Morning To All!"
The version as we know it today was copyrighted by Summy Company in 1935 as an arrangement by Preston Ware Oren and is scheduled to expires in the year 2030. A copyright spans the life of the author plus 50 years.
In 1990 Warner Chappell purchased the copyright for 15 million dollars. While the status of the song is unclear, Warner claims that unauthorized public performances of the song are technically illegal unless royalties are paid to sing it! It is unknown who wrote the lyrics to "Happy Birthday" that is sung everyday to someone having a birthday all over the world and NO royalties are ever paid!
Miss G, Little House of Music
While we are on the subject of "Happy Birthday" I'd like to give you readers some interesting facts about the song "Happy Birthday." "Happy Birthday" is the most sung song in the USA and have been translated from English to many other language. The song is sung for the anniversary of a person's life.
The melody was first written by two sister in 1893 in Louisville Kentucky. Patty and Mildred J Hill were both school teachers and originally wrote the song for their students but then the lyrics were "Good Morning To All!"
The version as we know it today was copyrighted by Summy Company in 1935 as an arrangement by Preston Ware Oren and is scheduled to expires in the year 2030. A copyright spans the life of the author plus 50 years.
In 1990 Warner Chappell purchased the copyright for 15 million dollars. While the status of the song is unclear, Warner claims that unauthorized public performances of the song are technically illegal unless royalties are paid to sing it! It is unknown who wrote the lyrics to "Happy Birthday" that is sung everyday to someone having a birthday all over the world and NO royalties are ever paid!
Miss G, Little House of Music
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