What is a cover song by another artist?

In popular music, a cover version, cover song, remake, revival, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording by a musician other than the original performer or composer of the song.

Why are song covers called covers?

The term “cover” goes back decades when cover version originally described a rival version of a tune recorded to compete with the recently released (original) version. The Chicago Tribune described the term in 1952: “trade jargon meaning to record a tune that looks like a potential hit on someone else’s label.”

Whats a cover of a song?

A cover song is a new recording or performance of a song by an artist other than the original composer or performer(s). A cover song is colloquially known as a cover version or cover.

Can bands play other bands songs?

What’s a band to do? Most of the time, bands do not need to worry. It is music industry standard for venues acquire what is known as a public performance license – a license that allows cover songs to be played at that location. Sometimes, venues do not allow covers to be played.

Can bands perform other bands songs?

In regards to live performance, specifically, the venue is responsible for obtaining a blanket license through a performance rights organization for all copyrighted songs that would be played in their venue. The artist doesn’t need to worry about it, and can just show up and play their gig.

Who is the most covered artist of all time?

Top 10 Most Covered Artists 1 The Beatles (2710 Covers) 2 Traditional Folk (1403 Covers) 3 Bob Dylan (608 Covers) 4 Stevie Wonder (533 Covers) 5 Frank Sinatra (493 Covers) 6 The Rolling Stones (438 Covers) 7 Marvin Gaye (396 Covers) 8 Michael Jackson (391 Covers) 9 Queen (371 Covers) 10 U2 (363 Covers)

Can a singer cover another singer’s song?

COVER IN PERFROMANCE. Generally a singer may cover another’s song in live performance. The venue is generally responsible for paying ASCAP, BMI and SESAC, which, presumably, account to the songwriter (s). SAMPLING.

How much does it cost to make an album cover art?

If a band is recording an album, they have to come up with money to rent studio time (about $300-$500/day), pay for mastering the album (about $500+) and then having the CD’s made ($300+). On the very cheap end, they are investing about $4,000+ to make an album. The album cover art fee is just added to that cost of having an album made.

What is a cover version of a song called?

In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a previously recorded, commercially released song by someone other than the original artist or composer. The article seems to use remake and cover interchangeably: In R&B, remakes are common, often seen as tributes to the original artist.