Clearing Rights to Songs

I've been ruminating on my film idea following my quest for the "Perfect Karoake" in Alaska, and someone smartly brought up the song clearance issue. I hadn't given it much thought but immediately did my best head slap. What was I thinking? And how do I do it?

Just stumbled upon several posts on the topic:

Article on Copyright & Documentary Film on the Stay Free! magazine blog

Interview with producer/writer Amy Sewel of Mad Hot Ballroom.

Untold Stories: Creative Consequences of the Rights Clearance Culture for Documentary Filmmakers