“Happy Birthday to You” is the most recognized song in English. Its melody comes from “Good Morning to All,” written in 1893 by Kentucky schoolteachers Patty and Mildred Hill. For decades, Warner/Chappell claimed copyright and collected royalties whenever the song was sung in movies or public performances. 🎶 QA: Is it true “Happy Birthday” was copyrighted until 2016? ✅ Answer: Yes – until a 2016 court ruling placed it into the public domain. Yup – that’s why you almost never heard the real ‘Happy Birthday’ in old movies! Subscribe: @iamjasonpaul More music: jasonpaul.net

Jason Paul performs “Happy Birthday to You” with voice and acoustic guitar. Its melody originated with “Good Morning to All,” written by sisters Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill in 1893. Song: Happy Birthday to You Written by: Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill (1893) Performance: Jason Paul, voice & acoustic guitar Explore more songs and recordings: https://www.jasonpaul.net Subscribe to Jason Music Portal: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonMusicPortal © 2026 Jason Music Portal