One advantage is that the title of a book cannot be copyrighted, although if it is part of a series like the “Dummies” series then you cannot pass your work off with that as part of the title. Sort of like in this example, “Using Song Lyrics in Book Titles for Dummies”.

A real hazard area is the use of popular songs in book titles and the likes of. Unless permission is first obtained for the use of popular songs being reprinted anywhere, other than what is commonly called “fair use”, musicians and their well paid legal teams do not take kindly to it.

Novelist George Korankye is the perfect example of how one must go about seeking permission for the use of song titles for books. The’72 song “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone” by Johnny Nash appealed to George, so much so that he researched the copyright holder’s details and penned a letter to them asking for permission to use it on his new novel. Luckily for George he had a swift response, but in some cases there can be lengthy delay. So do be sure to take this into account when planning the release date of your book. Often you may get passed over from one to another, and there can be lengthy delays, leaving you, the author, in a halfway house situation.

There are successful books out there with titles from song lyrics. First example that swoops to mind: A series of titles from Wally Lamb: “I Know This Much Is True”. “She’s Come Undone”. “Couldn’t Keep It To Myself”. Oh, and of course the George Korankye book “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone”.

The Dunblane heartbreak novel “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone” by George Korankye uses the events that happened in’96 when 16 schoolchildren and their teacher were murdered. That tragedy is a template for the book. Although permission was granted to use the title from Johnny Nash’s song, lyrics need permission. Usually a song title falls under “fair use”. Obviously this is something worth checking out, as it may be subject to a trade mark registration.

There is also a fitting and cathartic musical surprise ending to the storyline in the book. George Korankye used the song title for his book “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone” because he sees it as a song of hope and courage for individuals who have experienced adversity in their lives, and hopes it helps them overcome it. It reflects the Dunblane tragedy and that is what the novel sets out to achieve right from the outset, a resounding echo of overcoming adversity.

Born on August’,'40, in Houston, Texas, the African-American pop singer-songwriter and megastar Johnny Nash (John Lester Nash, Jr.) is better known for his unpredicted’72 comeback hit song, “I Can See Clearly Now”. He also, as history will show, holds the accolade of being the first non-Jamaican to record reggae music in Jamaica’s capital city, Kingston.

Johnny Nash began by singing in his Baptist church’s choir, then in the fifties he started having mediocre success performing covers of R…B hits. He also had award winning success as an actor, winning the Silver Sail Award at the Locarno International Film Festival for his role in the big screen version of Louis S. Peterson’s “Take a Giant Step”. As recently as 2006 he was still working, digitising his past hits in a Houston recording studio.

Besides “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone” Nash recorded several hits in Jamaica, where he travelled in early’68, as his girlfriend had family links with local TV and radio host and novel writer Neville Willoughby. Nash planned to try breaking the local rocksteady sound in the United States.

“I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone” has had numerous cover versions, one by Jimmy Cliff went to number’ in the US in’94. His version was in the John Candy movie “Cool Runnings”, about the Jamaican bobsled team.

Although the single “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone” sold seven million copies, arranger Martyn Ford only received the paltry sum of 35 for his services. Johnny Nash is still as appealing as ever with his outstanding voice and music. It shows how a song title and a book can mesh together in perfect harmony. The song title “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone” shows how such a title can be successfully migrated to a novel, and all quite legally. It just takes a little research, which thankfully George Korankye did; otherwise he might have ended up in court. So do check out the legal status of things beforehand.

Radiographer turned novelist George Korankye wrote his first novel, bestowing upon it Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain Is Gone”“. Korankye successfully obtained permission from Johnny Nash to go ahead and use the song title for his book. Always seek to secure permission when it comes to using lyrics from songs, as it goes a long way in protecting you from litigation.

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Radiographers are thin on the ground when it comes to medical diagnostic procedures. This is causing a delay in dispensing medical treatment in hospitals due to the chain of treatment having a missing link, namely a radiographer. In the hope of attracting potential newbies to the ranks of the radiography fraternity, the UK Government are taking various steps to swell the depleted ranks of radiographers.

The Society and College of Radiographers is to present an annual honor, Radiographer of the Year, to one special member as a means in putting the spotlight on the role of radiographers. This event will take place at Parliament’s House of Commons in London.

The gripping sympathetic fiction/faction novel, “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone”, by George Korankye based on the real life incident at Dunblane will help swell the interest in the role of the radiographer in the medical profession.

This is the first time a fictional book, “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone”, features a radiographer as its hero. The title of the book has been taken from legendary singer Johnny Nash’s song of the same title.

The “faction” book of factual events from a radiographer’s point of view are seamlessly blended and revolve around the fictional Bonnyholly Hospital, which serves a picturesque small town in Scotland.

With the lack of public awareness of what a radiographer’s role is in the medical profession, the Chief Executive Officer of the Society and College of Radiographers, Richard Evans, commended George Korankye in broaching the subject. Indeed, Mr Evans even went so far as to tell second time author George Korankye that he would be pleased to assist in spreading the news of the book.

The book, “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone”, although fictional, will hopefully help educate and stimulate the public’s interest in the essential roles of radiographers. Diagnostic Radiographers are involved in, Ultrasound, CT and MRI scans, Nuclear Medicine, Bone Density, Endoscopies, Cardiac surgery, and Dental examinations.

Radiographers carry out various tasks, but one particularly important role is in the operating theatre. When it comes to urology and orthopaedic procedures, you certainly wouldn’t want to undergo surgery without one being present.

On a didactic note, archaeologists, historians and anthropologists have exploited the diagnostic talents of radiographers in unearthing more about our ancestors by x-raying mummies, tombs, etc without breaching caskets. Anonymously to the public, radiographers take on research in universities and non academic amenities.

Looking to find out more about radiography then see this site “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone”, then visit George Korankye at his site to find the best advice on a new radiographer career for you.

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