1. Log in to your YouTube account and navigate to the YouTube Creator Studio Click on CREATE at the top right of the page and select Upload Videos Upload a video containing the song for which you want to verify the copyright Once YouTube has finished processing your video, click on the Checks tab If aRead more

    1. Log in to your YouTube account and navigate to the YouTube Creator Studio
    2. Click on CREATE at the top right of the page and select Upload Videos
    3. Upload a video containing the song for which you want to verify the copyright
    4. Once YouTube has finished processing your video, click on the Checks tab
    5. If a song is copyright-free, you’ll see “No issues found” under Copyright with a green checkmark displayed
    6. If the song is copyrighted, you’ll notice a red exclamation mark next to the Checks section
    7. Clicking on Check will reveal the copyright information

    For more information on using music in YouTube videos, refer to our guide on finding music for YouTube content.

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  2. However, Sam sold the contract and the song catalog created at Sun Records to RCA in late 1955. After the sale, Elvis continued to be contracted to RCA and received royalties for his records as part of the agreement. In March 1973, Colonel Tom and Elvis approached RCA, proposing a lump sum payment iRead more

    However, Sam sold the contract and the song catalog created at Sun Records to RCA in late 1955. After the sale, Elvis continued to be contracted to RCA and received royalties for his records as part of the agreement. In March 1973, Colonel Tom and Elvis approached RCA, proposing a lump sum payment instead of ongoing artist royalties for all recordings made until then. By 1973, Elvis had a substantial catalog, which would have brought RCA significant revenue.

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