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Can I play a cover live? Do I need any special permission?

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Have you ever wanted to perform a live cover of your favorite song but weren’t sure what permissions you might need?

In this video, Todd Pipes of Deep Blue Something explains how blanket licenses and performing rights organizations make it possible for artists to legally perform songs like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” while ensuring songwriters and publishers are properly compensated.