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Seven ages of music

Document number:
V1664P051
Date of Recordation:
May 30, 1978
Entire Copyright Document:
V1664P051-052
Date of Execution:
June 12, 1973
Title:
Seven ages of music; seven movements for orechestra and jazz-rock trio, based on themes from the classical repertoire / Written & composed by Rudolph Kompanek.
Notes:
Standard writer's contract.
Party 1 personal name:
Rudolph Kompanek
Names:
Rudolph Kompanek.
Rudolph Kompanek
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: Sixteen candles

Copyrights records by M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc.

MCA, Inc. M C A Music. (81 documents)
example document: Smokey and the bandit, part 3

Copyrights records by MCA, Inc. M C A Music.

MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: Until sunrise

Copyrights records by MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc.

The Last starfighter

Document number:
V2093P137
Date of Recordation:
January 23, 1985
Entire Copyright Document:
V2093P137-138
Date of Execution:
January 9, 1985
Title:
The Last starfighter; musical score / From the motion picture. Written by Craig Safan.
Notes:
Assignment of rights in musical composition subsequent to release of motion picture.
Names:
Universal Pictures, a division of Universal City Studios, Inc. (153 documents)
example document: The Breakfast club

Copyrights records by Universal Pictures, a division of Universal City Studios, Inc.

M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: The Incredible shrinking woman
Universal City Studios, Inc. Universal Pictures (747 documents)
example document: Thieves

Copyrights records by Universal City Studios, Inc. Universal Pictures

MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: My sweet old etcetera. Baritone & piano. Text: Edward Estlin Cummings, m Robert Starer, arr. for piano: Leeds Music Corporation

Copyrights records by MCA, Inc. M C A Music

MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: Rock you

Sometimes it just don't pay to get up & 17 other titles; musical compositions

Document number:
V1853P270
Date of Recordation:
July 13, 1981
Entire Copyright Document:
V1853P270-272
Date of Execution:
July 6, 1981
Title:
Sometimes it just don't pay to get up & 17 other titles; musical compositions.
Variant title:
Gong show movie.
Notes:
From The Gong show movie. Assignment of rights in musical compositions subsequent to release of motion picture.
Names:
Inc. Universal City Studios (195 documents)
example document: Ghost story

Copyrights records by Universal City Studios, Inc.

M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: Wreck of the number nine & 3 other titles
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Carelessly tossed
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: Ghost story

House calls

Document number:
V2012P411
Date of Recordation:
July 5, 1983
Entire Copyright Document:
V2012P411-412
Date of Execution:
December 31, 1969
Title:
House calls; musical compositions for the photoplay.
Notes:
Assignments of rights in musical compositions subsequent to release of television film.
Names:
Inc. Universal City Studios (195 documents)
example document: German polka
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: Brewster's millions
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Rock this way
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: Scream to the skies

Worn out papa blues & 6 other titles; musical compositions

Document number:
V1723P148
Date of Recordation:
May 15, 1979
Entire Copyright Document:
V1723P148-149
Date of Execution:
April 30, 1979
Title:
Worn out papa blues & 6 other titles; musical compositions.
Notes:
Writer: Spencer Williams.
Party 1 personal name:
Agnes Williams
Names:
Agnes Williams.
Agnes Williams (23 documents)
example document: I never had the blues until I left old Dixie Land & 4 other titles
Spencer Williams (83 documents)
example document: Squeeze me. w & m Thomas (Fats) Waller, rev. w & m Clarence Williams

Copyrights records by Williams, Spencer

M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: The Canary sedan
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Better than new
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: Musical score written by Don Woods from the motion picture, "Rope."

Poodle music & 30 other titles; musical compositions

Document number:
V1869P308
Date of Recordation:
October 14, 1981
Entire Copyright Document:
V1869P308 (Single page document)
Date of Execution:
December 31, 1969
Title:
Poodle music & 30 other titles; musical compositions.
Notes:
By Brock Patrick Walsh. Assignment.
Party 1 personal name:
Brock Patrick Walsh
Names:
Brock Patrick Walsh.
Brock Patrick Walsh (6 documents)
example document: I can't imagine

Copyrights records by Walsh, Brock Patrick

M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: Wreck of the number nine & 3 other titles
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Don't take it away
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: Careless heart

I'm in love again

Document number:
V1813P262
Date of Recordation:
October 14, 1980
Entire Copyright Document:
V1813P262 (Single page document)
Date of Execution:
December 31, 1969
Title:
I'm in love again; musical composition.
Names:
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc.
Ron Netsky (9 documents)
example document: If you love me

Copyrights records by Netsky, Ron

Ron Netsky.
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Woodchopper's ball. m Woody Herman & Joe Bishop, arr. for young dance band: Glenn Osser
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: The Young May moon. Words & music by Thomas Moore, arr. of words & music: Dan Howell

Creator

Document number:
V2266P417
Date of Recordation:
June 8, 1987
Entire Copyright Document:
V2266P417-419
Date of Execution:
March 12, 1987
Title:
Creator; musical composition / Production no. 05337. Score from the motion picture. By Sylvester Levay.
Notes:
Assignment of rights in musical composition subsequent to release of feature film.
Names:
Universal Pictures, a division of Universal City Studios, Inc. (153 documents)
example document: Josie and the pussycats
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: Expressions
Universal City Studios, Inc. Universal Pictures (747 documents)
example document: Red headed stranger
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Zoot suit
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc.

There you go

Document number:
V1872P291
Date of Recordation:
November 2, 1981
Entire Copyright Document:
V1872P291 (Single page document)
Date of Execution:
October 23, 1981
Registration Number Not Verified:
EU648500 (1960)
Title:
There you go; musical composition / By Diane Lampert, Scott Turner, pseud. of Graham Turnbull, & Buddy Holly. EU648500 (1960)
Names:
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc.
Duchess Music Corporation & M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (2 documents)
example document: Tender lovin' lies
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: You can never go home again
Duchess Music Corporation (1205 documents)
example document: I wanna be your man

Copyrights records by Duchess Music Corporation

MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: Lesginka. From Gayne ballet. Music: Aram Khachaturian [Aram Khatchaturian], arr. for the average pianist: Lou Singer

I'm gonna love you

Document number:
V1872P292
Date of Recordation:
November 2, 1981
Entire Copyright Document:
V1872P292 (Single page document)
Date of Execution:
October 23, 1981
Registration Number Not Verified:
EU637535 (1960)
Title:
I'm gonna love you; musical composition / By Buddy Holly, & Scott Turner, pseud. of Graham Turnbull. EU637535 (1960)
Similar Title:
I'm gonna love you
Names:
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (11 documents)
example document: Over the mountain
Duchess Music Corporation & M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (2 documents)
example document: Tender lovin' lies
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Southern Cross
Duchess Music Corporation (1205 documents)
example document: Songs by Jan Crutchfield & Darlene Shadden

Cat people

Document number:
V1901P406
Date of Recordation:
April 12, 1982
Entire Copyright Document:
V1901P406-407
Date of Execution:
March 26, 1982
Title:
Cat people; film score / For the motion picture entitled Cat people. By Giorgio Moroder.
Notes:
Assignment of rights in musical compositions prior to release of motion picture.
Names:
Universal Pictures, a division of Universal City Studios, Inc. (153 documents)
example document: The River
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: Summertime
Universal City Studios, Inc. Universal Pictures (747 documents)
example document: Streets of fire
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: The Feeling's still alive
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: Hit city

Tender lovin' lies

Document number:
V1964P353
Date of Recordation:
March 1, 1983
Entire Copyright Document:
V1964P353 (Single page document)
Date of Execution:
January 24, 1983
Title:
Tender lovin' lies / W. & m. by Dennis Adkins, Bill Lindsey.
Names:
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc., & Duchess Music Corporation.
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc., & Music Corporation of America, Inc.
Duchess Music Corporation (1205 documents)
example document: Reefer head woman
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Five duets (for clarinet in B-flat and violin)
Music Corporation of America, Inc. (1957 documents)
example document: In love eternally

Copyrights records by Music Corporation of America, Inc.

Hold me close (before you let me go) By Mitch Johnson & Harry Shannon

Document number:
V1930P096
Date of Recordation:
September 2, 1982
Entire Copyright Document:
V1930P096 (Single page document)
Date of Execution:
May 12, 1982
Title:
Hold me close (before you let me go) By Mitch Johnson & Harry Shannon.
Variant title:
Hold me close (before you let me go)
Names:
Duchess Music Corporation. (88 documents)
example document: Best of friends

Copyrights records by Duchess Music Corporation.

M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc.
Duchess Music Corporation (1205 documents)
example document: Are you willing? w & m Maxine Cauble, arr. for piano: Duchess Music Corporation
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Leave my heart the way you found it
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: The Finger of suspicion

Break it to me gently

Document number:
V1893P220
Date of Recordation:
February 26, 1982
Entire Copyright Document:
V1893P220 (Single page document)
Date of Execution:
December 31, 1969
Title:
Break it to me gently; musical composition / By Diane Lampert & Joe Seneca.
Names:
Northern Music Company. (1 documents)
example document: I couldn't live without your love

Copyrights records by Northern Music Company.

M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: Don't you worry
Northern Music Company (24 documents)
example document: How can I be alone again. w & m Revue Productions, Inc., employer for hire of Jay Livingston & Ray Evans

Copyrights records by Northern Music Company

MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Is your mother home (beautiful baby?) w & m Camille Kyman & Mann Curtis, arr. for piano: staff of Pickwick Music Corporation
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: No secrets

Captain Mean

Document number:
V1896P094
Date of Recordation:
March 22, 1982
Entire Copyright Document:
V1896P094-095
Date of Execution:
March 16, 1982
Title:
Captain Mean / From the episode entitled Hook, line & sinker from the TV series House calls. By Bill Greer.
Variant title:
Hook, line & sinker
House calls.
Notes:
Assignment of rights in musical compositions subsequent to release of television film.
Captain Mean & 2 other titles.
Names:
Inc. Universal City Studios (195 documents)
example document: Scamps
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: Curse of the anubis
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: No titles given
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: What I got is what I want

Nighthawks

Document number:
V1836P373
Date of Recordation:
March 24, 1981
Entire Copyright Document:
V1836P373 (Single page document)
Date of Execution:
March 20, 1981
Title:
Nighthawks; film score / From the Universal picture Nighthawks. Music: Keith Emerson.
Names:
Leeds Music Corporation. (15 documents)
example document: Our day will come

Copyrights records by Leeds Music Corporation.

M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: Afterschool theme & 1746 other titles. (Part 001 of 009)
Leeds Music Corporation (826 documents)
example document: Evita

Copyrights records by Leeds Music Corporation

MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Two people talking
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: I remember the cornfields. Words & music: Martyn Mayne, pseud. of Theodore VanBeek, & Harry Ralton, arr. for dance orchestra: Jimmy Lally

Ask Maggie

Document number:
V1881P061
Date of Recordation:
December 14, 1981
Entire Copyright Document:
V1881P061-062
Date of Execution:
December 10, 1981
Title:
Ask Maggie : a.k.a. Advice to the lovelorn.
Variant title:
Advice to the lovelorn
Notes:
From the Universal Television show Advice to the lovelorn. Music by James DiPasquale & words by Carol Connors. Assignment of rights in musical compositions subsequent to release of television film.
Ask Maggie & 1 other title; song.
Names:
Inc. Universal City Studios (195 documents)
example document: Eddie Capra mysteries
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: I never had the blues until I left old Dixie Land & 4 other titles
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Carelessly tossed
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc.

Fetch it to me

Document number:
V1857P378
Date of Recordation:
August 11, 1981
Entire Copyright Document:
V1857P378 (Single page document)
Date of Execution:
July 15, 1981
Title:
Fetch it to me; musical composition / Music: Sammy Price.
Party 1 personal name:
Sammy Price
Names:
Sammy Price by M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (Atty)
Sammy Price
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc.
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Let sleeping dogs lie
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: Tales of the gold monkey

Hellinger's law

Document number:
V1871P004
Date of Recordation:
October 21, 1981
Entire Copyright Document:
V1871P004-005
Date of Execution:
October 19, 1981
Title:
Hellinger's law / By John Cacavas.
Notes:
Assignment of rights in musical compositions subsequent to release of television film.
Names:
Inc. Universal City Studios (195 documents)
example document: Raggedy Ann & 1 other title; photos
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: Brewster's millions
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: When she was my girl
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: Traveling down a lonely road; love theme. From the film La Strada. English words: Don Raye, original Italian version: M. Galdieri & N. Rota, arr. staff of Leeds Music Corporation

Sincerely yours & 1 other title; musical works

Document number:
V1698P268
Date of Recordation:
December 7, 1978
Entire Copyright Document:
V1698P268-272
Date of Execution:
October 6, 1978
Title:
Sincerely yours & 1 other title; musical works.
Party 1 personal name:
Selena Jason & Robert Bernard Jason & Mark Jason & Ann Jason Gordon
Names:
Selena Jason, Robert Bernard Jason, Mark Jason & Ann Jason Gordon.
Selena Jason (4 documents)
example document: When we're alone & 2 other titles

Copyrights records by Jason, Selena

Robert Bernard Jason (5 documents)
example document: Sincerely yours & 1 other title

Copyrights records by Jason, Robert Bernard

Mark Jason

Copyrights records by Jason, Mark

Ann Jason Gordon (5 documents)
example document: Josephine & 4 other titles

Copyrights records by Gordon, Ann Jason

M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: Ghost story
MCA, Inc. M C A Music. (81 documents)
example document: Relationships
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: Last night (I thought I'd gone to heaven)

I'm goin' west to Texas & 7 other titles; musical compositions

Document number:
V1834P204
Date of Recordation:
March 11, 1981
Entire Copyright Document:
V1834P204 (Single page document)
Date of Execution:
September 1, 1980
Title:
I'm goin' west to Texas & 7 other titles; musical compositions.
Notes:
By Cliff Japhet.
Names:
Duchess Music Corporation. (88 documents)
example document: It's all over but the crying
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (125 documents)
example document: Curse of the anubis
Duchess Music Corporation (1205 documents)
example document: Ask me to dance ; Moment to moment (man to man) ; Tradin' it all (for a night in your arms)
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: Are you with me?
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc.

Two can play

Document number:
V2027P654
Date of Recordation:
October 19, 1983
Entire Copyright Document:
V2027P654-655
Date of Execution:
December 31, 1969
Title:
Two can play; musical composition / By Lon VanEaton & Larry Estridge.
Notes:
Popular songwriter's contract.
Party 1 personal name:
Lon VanEaton & Larry Estridge
Names:
Lon VanEaton & Larry Estridge.
Lon VanEaton (29 documents)
example document: Love me tonight

Copyrights records by VanEaton, Lon

Larry Estridge (1 documents)
example document: Two can play the same game
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc., Music Corporation of America, Inc., Push-a-Lone Music & VanEaton Music.
Music Corporation of America, Inc. (1957 documents)
example document: Keeper of the castle & 4 other titles
Push-a-Lone Music (1 documents)
example document: Two can play the same game
VanEaton Music (1 documents)
example document: Two can play the same game
MCA, Inc. M C A Music (1210 documents)
example document: The World of martial arts
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: I wanted your love

Don't you worry

Document number:
V1940P131
Date of Recordation:
October 18, 1982
Entire Copyright Document:
V1940P131 (Single page document)
Date of Execution:
September 22, 1982
Registration Number Not Verified:
PAu 396-800 (1982)
Title:
Don't you worry / By Brie Howard, David Faragher & Paul Fox. PAu 396-800 (1982)
Names:
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc., & Duchess Music Corporation.
M C A Music, a division of M C A, Inc., & Music Corporation of America, Inc.
Duchess Music Corporation (1205 documents)
example document: Share your love with me
MCA, Inc. M C A Music. (81 documents)
example document: Startin' now
Music Corporation of America, Inc. (1957 documents)
example document: Who knows
MCA Music, a division of M C A, Inc. (262 documents)
example document: Stop before it starts & 4 other titles

Mozart

Type of Work:
Musical work
Array
PAu000614323 / 1984-05-10
PAu000810103 / 1984-12-28
Date of Creation:
1984
Title:
Mozart / words & music by Sonny Kompanek.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: 2 additional themes & lyrics.
Copyright Note:
See also Mozart; Reg. 28Dec84; PAu 810-103
Description:
15 p.
Other Title:
Symphony in G minor, K. 550
Copyright Claimant:
Rudolph W. (Sonny) Kompanek
Notes:
Based on a theme from the 1st movement of Mozart's Symphony in G minor, K. 550.
Names:
Rudolph W. Kompanek 1943-
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756-1791
Sonny Kompanek

Mozart. By Sonny Kompanek

Type of Work:
Musical work
Array
PAu000810103 / 1984-12-28
PAu000614323 / 1984
Title:
Mozart. By Sonny Kompanek.
Application Title:
Boy Mozart (on original appl.: Mozart)
Supplement to Registration:
PAu 614-323, 1984
Variant title:
Mozart
Other Title:
Boy Mozart
Copyright Claimant:
Rudolph W. (Sonny) Kompanek
Notes:
C.O. corres.
Names:
Rudolph W. Kompanek 1943-
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756-1791
Sonny Kompanek

Sonny's side

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PAu000000148 / 1978-01-13
Date of Creation:
1977
Title:
Sonny's side : a musical revue / music & lyrics by Sonny Kompanek.
Description:
1 v.
Copyright Claimant:
Rudolph W. (Sonny) Kompanek
Names:
Rudolph W. Kompanek 1943-
Sonny Kompanek

Comin' into focus

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PAu000088542 / 1979-03-05
Date of Creation:
1978
Title:
Comin' into focus : a musical review / by Sonny Kompanek & Elissa Viggiani-Kompanek [i.e. music Rudolph W. Kompanek ; lyrics Elissa Viggiani Kompanek]
Application Title:
Coming into focus.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: new lyrics for 2 selections, rev. lyrics for 2 selections.
Previous Registration:
4 songs prev. reg. 1978, PAu 148; 1975, EU640324 et al.
Description:
1 v.
Other Title:
Coming into focus.
Copyright Claimant:
Sonny & Elissa Kompanek
Names:
Rudolph W. Kompanek 1943-
Elissa Viggiani Kompanek 1950-
Elissa Viggiani-Kompanek
Sonny Kompanek

Seven ages of music

Document number:
V3514D602
Date of Recordation:
September 1, 2004
Entire Copyright Document:
V3514 D452-644 P1-788
Title:
Seven ages of music / Composed by Rudolph W. Kompanek.
Title appears in Document:
Absolutely love street & 41546 other titles; musical compositions. (Part 149 of 191)

Gray days

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PAu000313982 / 1981-07-08
Date of Creation:
1981
Title:
Gray days / lyrics by Elissa Viggiani Kompanek ; music by Sonny Kompanek.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "added music & lyrics, changed music (bridge)"
Previous Registration:
1 song prev. reg. 1981, PAu 266-352.
Description:
7 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Rudolph W. (Sonny) Kompanek & Elissa Viggiani Kompanek
Notes:
Collection.
Names:
Rudolph W. Kompanek 1943-
Elissa Viggiani Kompanek 1950-
Sonny Kompanek

Believe in you

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PAu000143897 / 1979-10-09
Date of Creation:
1979
Title:
Believe in you / words by Elissa-Viggiani Kompanek ; music Sonny Kompanek.
Description:
3 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Rudolph W. & Elissa V. Kompanek
Authorship on Application:
Rudolph W. (Sonny) Kompanek & Elissa Viggiani Kompanek.
Names:
Rudolph W. Kompanek 1943-
Elissa-Viggiani Kompanek 1950-
Sonny Kompanek