Who owns the publishing rights etc. to a song originally recorded by
the Temptations in 1970? The song 'War' was produced by Norman
Whitfield and composer Barrett Strong.

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Clarification of Question by uzzz-ga on 24 Feb 2003 18:27 PST

The song 'War' was written/ produced by Norman Whitfield and composer
Barrett Strong. Edwin Starr covered the song and made it a number 1
hit in the US.

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Clarification of Question by uzzz-ga on 25 Feb 2003 03:24 PST

War 
 	Music by: 	Norman J. Whitfield  Carlton Barrett  Barrett Strong  
 	Words by: 	Norman J. Whitfield  Carlton Barrett  Barrett Strong  
 	Artists: 	Bruce Springsteen  Edwin Starr  The Temptations 

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Clarification of Question by uzzz-ga on 25 Feb 2003 03:27 PST

I am trying to find out who owns the rights to the song today.

Thanks

Uzzz

Hi again uzzz!

I believe the short answer to your query is BMI, however, you must
agree to the 'Terms' of the BMI site to view it online. Therefore, I
am not able to copy and display it here, but I can direct you on how
to do it.

Go to 
http://bmi.com/home.asp

Agree to the "Conditions and Restrictions Regarding use of the BMI
Repertoire"

"Select a Site" drop-down menu:
"Repertoire Search"
Search:
"Title"
"War"
Display:
Songwriters/Composers
Publishers
Artists

The first item displayed should be the one you are looking for:

WAR     BMI Work #xxxxxxx

Songwriter/Composer Current Affiliation CAE/IPI #
STRONG BARRETT BMI xxxxxxxx
WHITFIELD NORMAN JESSE BMI xxxxxxxx

Publishers
STONE AGATE MUSIC BMI xxxxxxxxx

Artists
BASE ROB
FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD
STARR EDWIN
TEMPTATIONS

I hope this helps. If you have any trouble viewing the info, if you
have any other questions or if this doesn't satisfy your request,
please post a clarification before rating my answer.

Thank you,
hummer

Way to go Hummer!!!!! I spent hours trying to find this information-
with no luck. Love this research service. THANK YOU very much.

Edwin Starr is also listed on the writing credits on a few sites so
you may want to include him in your question.

Thanks journalist-ga

The Temptations recorded the song first in early 1970 and then Edwin
Starr made it into a number one hit during the summer. His version is
the one that is usually played on the oldies stations.

Regardzzz

Uzzz

Hello uzzz,

Thank you for your thank you and for the tip, both are really
appreciated.  I'm really happy the site turned out to be just what you
needed.

Sincerely,
hummer

Whoops, I always forget about the stars - thank you for the fine rating too.

hummer