Skivee-

That's the way to do it in good faith.

But I'm curious. Was Don Freed agreeable to this transaction or did you just send him a check?

Unless you have a formal release from Freed, the waters may still be muddy or even bloody!

Seriously, the song in its many forms is quite popular in our circles and I'm sure that more groups would like a clear path with regard to recording, without ripping anyone off.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble