I want to license a cover song for a permanent digital download. Can I license a cover of 'Happy Birthday to You' through Songfile? If not, explain why based on the search results and the site's stated purpose. Additionally, list any external resources suggested for finding songwriter information.
Navigate to the 'Song Search' page. Input 'Happy Birthday' into the 'SONG TITLE' field and click 'Search'. Examine the search results to determine if the famous 'Happy Birthday to You' song (by its known songwriters) is present. If the famous song is not found, navigate to the 'Search Tips' page. Identify and list the external resources suggested for researching writer information. Synthesize the findings to answer whether a cover of 'Happy Birthday to You' can be licensed through Songfile and why, along with the external resources.
Successfully navigate to the 'Song Search' page and search for 'Happy Birthday'. State that a cover of the famous 'Happy Birthday to You' song cannot be licensed through Songfile because it is not listed in the search results. Explain that Songfile primarily licenses mechanical rights for cover songs, and the absence of the famous version indicates it's not available through their service. List the external resources provided for researching writer information: www.ascap.com, www.bmi.com, and www.sesac.com.