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Once a song has been commercially released by an artist, that artist's song may be re-recorded and released by anyone who chooses to do so. You don't need the artist's permission.
First thing you have to do is find the publisher and send them a notice of intention to obtain compulsory license for making and distributing sound recordings. Go to the U.S. Copyright Office web site, they have the form.
After you send that they'll ask for information on what isn't on the form (yeah I know, stupid...) They'll send a written agreement that you need to sign and you'll have to pay the royalties for the amount of cd's you plan to distribute. It's something like 8 cents a cd which you can negotiate if you're feeling jewish...
so let's say you plan to distribute 1000 cds it will cost around 80$. Look up Harry Fox Agency on google, the website can make things a lot easier and can clear up everything for you. They will even get you in touch with the owner's of the copyright you need for a small filing fee. (I would go this route if I were you)
hope that helps
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thank my friend, clint. :)
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