Use of Song Lyrics in Short Story Text

From: bernard gerdelman <attorney[_at_]i1.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 15:07:43 -0600

One of my clients wants to quote the lyrics from L. L. Cool J.'s song, "I Need Love" in a story that she has written and for which she is seeking a publisher. I believe that the underlying copyright is owned by Def-Jam Music. Can anyone tell me how to begin the process of confirming who holds the rights in these lyrics and obtaining permission for this use?

Bernard Gerdelman
Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C.
165 N. Meramec, Ste. 600
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
(314)727-2266 (voice)
(314)727-2101 (fax)

attorney[_at_]i1.net Received on Tue Nov 03 1998 - 21:14:23 GMT

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