by saxmad » Jul 30th, '07, 21:50
Sorry Peter but you don't understand copyright.
An example: "Happy Birthday to You" is much older still, and has been performed in thousands of arrangements by thousands of different arrangers.
However, it is still under copyright even though the original composers are long dead.
You can't perform HBTY for commercial gain without paying royalties.
"Bandana" is an artistic creation that is owned by someone.
Who? I don't know. But someone owns it.
Just because they aren't going to chase you for royalties doesn't mean it's morally right to perform without payment/permission.