Re: 2 queries

[Tom Smith]

Dallas Clemmons wrote:
> I often
> wondered about this as a DJ, when frustrated by the lack of songwriting
> credits, and so I'll ask now:  Why isn't this required?

And does it have any bearing on royalties for airplay? I 
thought it did, assuming a record got enough spins for BMI 
or ASCAP to (literally) pay attention.

TS