Hi Folks,

I'm in the process of trying to get the legal ducks in a row regarding the recording of my first CD. This thing may be successful, so I don't want to cut any corners and get bit later. Several of the pieces I intend to use are trad - no problem there.

But not all. I want to record and pay royalties on a Ralph McTell song. So I emailed his people (Leola Music) to ask if I may record it and how to pay them the royalties. Never a word did I hear.

I emailed Pete St. John (http://www.petestjohn.com/) with a similar question. Never a word did I hear.

I emailed the estate of Stan Rogers with a similar question. NAWDIH.

I CAN'T be going about this in the way that others do - nothing would ever get done! So, to you who have recorded covers of songs to which other people have the rights - how did you do it? Is there a service that I can just contact, make a contract, and send money to?

I'm stalled until I learn how to do this. Thanks.