[Dixielandjazz] Mournful Serenade vs Chimes Blues

[Bill Haesler]

On Friday, June 15, 2007, at 07:12  AM, eupher dude wrote:
> How could Jelly Roll get by with "writing", much less recording, 
> "Mournful Serenade" which is almost note for note, certainly change 
> for change, Chimes Blues?

Dear Steve,
"Chimes Blues was copyrighted in May 1923 by Jelly's mate, Joseph 
Oliver.
"Mournful Serenade" was recorded and retitled by Jelly in June 1928
However, composer credit on the original Victor label of "Mournful 
Serenade" by JRM was given quite correctly as [Joseph Oliver].
Kind regards,
Bill.