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Tom Petty Demands Michele Bachmann Stop Playing His Song
Gawker.com ^ | 6/28/11 | Jim Newall

Posted on 06/28/2011 2:46:59 PM PDT by NohSpinZone

The management for rock and roll star Tom Petty didn't waste any time after Bachmann's campaign launch yesterday to send a cease-and-desist letter, demanding that she never use his song "American Girl" at campaign events again. These requests are not uncommon for Republican candidates, and it's one of the things that genuinely sucks for them. They can never use the easygoing, overplayed songs that they enjoy on FM radio, and they learn that their favorite artists despise them. Democrats' problem, on the other hand, is that they have to feign gratitude to all the musicians who write bad songs for them, kind of like accepting the annual box of dirt-flavored hard taffy that grandmother gives you on birthdays.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: americangirl; bachmann; campaign; michelebachmann; music; petty; song; tompetty
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Well, bleep you Tom Petty, you no-talent ass clown, and the horse you rode in on. I'll do your request one better. I'll never play ANY of your songs ever again.
1 posted on 06/28/2011 2:47:07 PM PDT by NohSpinZone
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He got lucky, when she found that song.


2 posted on 06/28/2011 2:48:12 PM PDT by rokkitapps ( Hearings on healthcare waivers NOW! (If you agree make this your tagline))
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Petty backed down to the Socialist movement within the U.S. and all the hatred, bigotry and intolerance that accompanies that horrible culture.
3 posted on 06/28/2011 2:51:51 PM PDT by Loud Mime (Ann Coulter's "Demonic" - - Identifies the Democrats in Detail)
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To: NohSpinZone

well, guess that takes care of my interest in seeing a Petty concert. f him too.


4 posted on 06/28/2011 2:52:17 PM PDT by tm61 (somewhere in chicago, a ward is missing it's crook)
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For some reason never could stand Silly Petty’s music or voice . He never got a dime of my money .


5 posted on 06/28/2011 2:52:44 PM PDT by sushiman
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To: NohSpinZone

Just think, Heart could’ve re-ignited their careers by allowing Governor Palin to use “Barracuda” - but no. The highlight of their careers now is a mop company using “What about love” on TV commercials. Stay classy, girls.


6 posted on 06/28/2011 2:52:52 PM PDT by frankenMonkey (Because he was the son you bore, And gave to that wind blowing and that tide!)
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Who’d a thunk Petty was a coward.


7 posted on 06/28/2011 2:53:03 PM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: Loud Mime

He’s a rebel without a clue.


8 posted on 06/28/2011 2:53:05 PM PDT by NohSpinZone (First thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers)
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It is simply embarassing when conservatives do this to themselves.

Even if the music is public domain, just assume that EVERYONE in the music field is a flaming lib, and will deny a conservative the use of their song. If they’re looking for music, try some Christian group or someone with a show out of Branson,MO.

Or go with a Ted Nugent song.

But knock it off with this popular crap - these musicians HATE us, and will NEVER allow the use of their music. And even if there’s a legal right to use it, the artist will come out and bash the candidate anyway, leading to further humiliation.


9 posted on 06/28/2011 2:53:22 PM PDT by Joann37
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Well, bleep you Tom Petty, you no-talent ass clown, and the horse you rode in on

Absolutely. He certainly should donate his work to candidates he does not like.

I'm sure you'll be donating your own more popular music for her use.

What tunes would those be exactly?

They must be well known, given that you can call Petty untalented.

Got list?

10 posted on 06/28/2011 2:53:33 PM PDT by humblegunner
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Considering Petty hasn’t had a hit song in a couple of decades, the exposure might give his long-since-deceased career a boost.


11 posted on 06/28/2011 2:56:28 PM PDT by RasterMaster (FU DUh-bama and the JACKASS you rode in on!)
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Yeah I don’t think he’s donating jack, idiot. It’s not as if she’s stealing his songs for use in public. But apparently her campaign’s money is too tainted for his sensibilities.


12 posted on 06/28/2011 2:56:42 PM PDT by NohSpinZone (First thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers)
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Of Course. Saw this from a mile when I heard the song on the news. All these idiot musicians have something against conservatives. Chrissy Hyde sued Limbaugh over the theme. SO he payed up. John Mellencamp didn’t want McCain playing his song in 08. Other people ranted in the past. Losers.


13 posted on 06/28/2011 2:57:39 PM PDT by Mozilla
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If you wish to use a song, you contact the Publisher and purchase a LICENSE to play the song in Public. if Michele played this song at a rally, she BOUGHT the Right to do so. Tom is being petty.


14 posted on 06/28/2011 2:57:54 PM PDT by left that other site (Psalm 122:6)
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I'll do your request one better. I'll never play ANY of your songs ever again.

I have no problem with what Tom Petty wants and I agree that he's a no-talent clown and a jerk. A producer of a product or service should be able to select his customer base for any reason whatsoever. A free, unfettered market allows such liberty to both the consumer (boycotts) and to the purveyors (selection).

But the liberals would scream bloody murder if a business were to "discriminate" against, say, sodomites. Freedom-depriving inventions such as the "Fair" Housing Act fly in the face of liberty. If I were to have rental property, I would no more want to have it occupied by a sodomite than Tom Petty wants his music used by Conservatives.

The problem is that Tom Petty gets praised for his "principles" and I'd get thrown in the slammer for my freedom of choice based upon principle.

15 posted on 06/28/2011 2:57:53 PM PDT by re_nortex (DP...that's what I like about Texas.)
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We went through this the last time. Screw their songs and I hope it hits them in the pocketbook.

GOP candidates, just play songs that are American. Believe me, these old farts need your money to stay afloat.

Otherwise nobody pays any attention to them.

I am pragmatic in this respect, I would take what I can get. LOL


16 posted on 06/28/2011 2:58:47 PM PDT by dforest
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Petty. A well-named Lib if ever there was one.


17 posted on 06/28/2011 2:59:42 PM PDT by Reo
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To: re_nortex

Darn you racist, sexist, homophobic, nazi you! /s


18 posted on 06/28/2011 3:00:22 PM PDT by PLOM...NOT! (Checking in from Wisconsin)
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So basically you're mad because Petty wants to retain control of his music.

Because that S-O-B wants to either get paid or give permission.

How dare he? Bachmann should be able to rip off anything she wants, by God!

Hallelujah!

19 posted on 06/28/2011 3:00:45 PM PDT by humblegunner
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She should adopt a Casting Crowns song “Until the Whole World Hears”. That would cause the liberals’ heads to explode.


20 posted on 06/28/2011 3:02:24 PM PDT by Salvavida (The restoration of the U.S.A. starts with filling the pews at every Bible-believing church.)
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