Does the concept of "intent" exist in England? You can't have fraud without intent. On the other hand, what is music? I would hazard, "entertainment" perhaps? Are you entertaining the old folks? Sure, but is it for financial gain? No. How do you assess damages? In the courts its all about money and if there was no exchange of money how can there be damages?

It gets really weird. Even churches are buying cheat book hymnals! They don't want to sing Amazing Grace or Rock of Ages and get sued for copyright infringement! I think Southern Celt and Big Mick are right! They are choking the living crap out of the industry. Careful what you hum fellows, someone may be listening!