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Who holds the copyright to the song "Wabash Cannonball"?

Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Apr 11 2005 4:37 PM

I'm writing a story (war story, not RR story, btw) in which a character sings "Wabash Cannonball" and I'd like to quote some of the lyrics. Thing is, who holds the copyright to this tune I can write and ask permission to quote from?
Thanks!

Richard Krebes
Livin' large by the Big New Santa Fe in Long Lake, MN

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH

on Thu, Apr 14 2005 2:06 PM

It may be in the public domain by now but you may wi***o contact Broadcast Music, Inc (BMI) or ASCAP as these firms handle royalty payments for radio and other air play.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul