Lesson Six The Happy Birthday Song
Q1: Which song is the most popular one in English? Q2: When was the song written? Q3: Who wrote the song?
Q4: What was the occupation of the song writers? Q5: What was the song originally called? Q6: When did the song writers apply for the copyright for their song? And why did they do so?
Q7: When was the song published with new words that everyone knows today? Q8: Who went to court to claim the copyright of the happy birthday song?
Q9: From what source can the Hills descendants get paid with the “Happy Birthday” song? Q10: According to rumor, how much money does the song earn each year in royalties?
Q11: When will people around the world be able to sing the “Happy Birthday” song in public for free?