daytrip512
Junior Member
I am in Ohio.
Are parody songs legally allowed on music albums?
I've been confused on this and have read about the 'fair use' act but it seems to be a gray area. If one is playing there own music pretty much exactly like the original but just using the original songs melody and altering the lyrics do we have to legally get permission from the original copyright holder of the song and record lablel?
I know several artists have done parodies (weird al yankovic, etc.) yet others I've seen get sued in court over parodies. what is the real answer?
I've heard that in1994 the Supreme Court said it was ok to use parody songs under fair use and it is not violating any laws but I've also heard that nt to be true.
Can anyone help provide an official answer and show me where that answer is proven
thanks.
Are parody songs legally allowed on music albums?
I've been confused on this and have read about the 'fair use' act but it seems to be a gray area. If one is playing there own music pretty much exactly like the original but just using the original songs melody and altering the lyrics do we have to legally get permission from the original copyright holder of the song and record lablel?
I know several artists have done parodies (weird al yankovic, etc.) yet others I've seen get sued in court over parodies. what is the real answer?
I've heard that in1994 the Supreme Court said it was ok to use parody songs under fair use and it is not violating any laws but I've also heard that nt to be true.
Can anyone help provide an official answer and show me where that answer is proven
thanks.