As I recall, we sent him the check along with the particulars. He cashed the check just like it was real money.
Not to get all uppity and legalish, but his acceptance of the check is agreement to our use of the song. We also made sure to credit both of them in the liner notes.
But,whatever version of the song might be recorded by others, it is certainly true that Mr.Freed is owed his due royalty payment.