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Upon a songwriter's death, copyright ownership passes to his heirs, so Johnson's work was the property of his half sister, as he did properly copyright the songs while living. However, 2008 is the 70th anniversary of his death, and according to copyright law, the copyright expires 70 years after the artist's death, so wait a month and they will be public domain.
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Songs written before 1923 are in the public domain. Songs written between 1923 and his death in 1938 are protected for 95 years from the publication date. His works are registered with SESAC, and you may search their database for specific information. Sound recording copyright is another matter. Prior to 1978, sound recordings were subject to state law rather than federal law, and will not enter the public domain until February 15, 2067.
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