The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #163918 Message #3916012
Posted By: Joe Offer
09-Apr-18 - 12:05 AM
Thread Name: Cover Versions
Subject: RE: Cover Versions
Yeah, I'd say that the word "cover" is anathema in folk music. The term "cover" comes from the era of commercial music. We sing "songs," not "covers." And our songs belong to all humankind, not to somebody that holds a copyright. -Joe-