Song Clearance Sheet
3 sources citedCool Out Son
Reggae1970s149BPM
UnconfirmedKey
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The verdict
Documented Sampling History
Confirmed songwriter of record, no dispute found — a third major vocal cut of the “Real Rock” riddim (already in this catalog), alongside Armagideon Time and Nice Up the Dance.
Quick Facts
Released1979
GenreReggae
LabelHeavy Duty
ProducerJoe Gibbs · Errol Thompson
More infoWikipedia → · Discogs →
Who you need to ask
The songwriter of record — Junior Murvin
WhoSampled → · checked Jul 2026
The current administrator — Not confirmed — likely Joe Gibbs Music; needs a Songview/Discogs lookup
Unknown · checked Jul 2026
Has it been reused?
A third major vocal cut of reggae’s most-versioned riddim (“Real Rock,” already in this catalog).
Do they allow reuse?
No standalone policy found; confirmed songwriter of record and no dispute found.
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The Studio One riddim this is built on (already in this catalog)
Who Owns It
Licenses explained →The two permissions you need, and who holds them
The song itself (the writing)Junior Murvin (Murvin Junior Hinds)
The recording (current administrator)Not confirmed
Receipts
Every public mention of terms, policy, or past deals we've found
A patience anthem, distinct from Armagideon Time
Lyrically it encourages patience and perseverance — success comes to those who endure rather than rush — a different tone from Armagideon Time’s apocalyptic content. No lyrics reproduced.
13th Street Promotions · read it →
A Curtis Mayfield falsetto, and Black Ark ties
Murvin was directly influenced by Curtis Mayfield’s singing, known for his distinctive falsetto; he also recorded at Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Black Ark studio around this era. Featured on the 2010 game “Skate 3.” Murvin died December 2, 2013.
Sounds of the Universe · read it →
Can You Use It for Free?
How to check PD →Is it public domain?No
Sample History
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Times sampled
A vocal cut of the “Real Rock” riddim
Covers
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First flip
Who to Contact
CO
Junior Murvin (estate) / Joe Gibbs Music
The confirmed songwriter of record
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References
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Jul 2026Page created — full research (Research Queue Batch 7)
Jul 2026BPM/Key pending the automated GetSongBPM/Deezer pass