SweetWaterBlue
Well-known member
I think the author should definitely be credited - that is only right, but after thinking about Fair Use and copyright law some more today, I think asking permission does go against the strong legal argument that a cover for non-profit comes under the Fair Use laws and is unnecessary, and for the most part impossible (for an amateur) with songs controlled by the likes of WMG. Of course if you want to ask, its a nice gesture. I consider people here on UU my friends, after all.