Episode 547 • • 1:39:20 - 1:43:33
547: "Special" Cargo
Village People, Copyright Law and NPR Business Reporting
Victor Willis, the original lead singer of the Village People, successfully reclaimed the copyright to "YMCA" and 32 other songs under a 35-year reversion law. NPR's coverage of the story is criticized for focusing on the novelty of the band's costumes rather than the significant legal implications for artist rights and publishing income.