Posted on 09/05/2008 11:05:43 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
John McCain's campaign has suffered a Heart attack -- of the legal variety.
TMZ.com is reporting that Ann and Nancy Wilson are upset that their 1977 rock hit "Barracuda" was used without their permission in the Xcel Energy Center at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul.
The Heart duo has "fired off a cease and desist letter" to the McCain/Palin campaign, the gossip website is reporting this morning.
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Yep, me too. Funny how they SELL records and then say people cannot PLAY the song. The way I figure it, if I buy it I have the right to play it as loud as I want.
BTW, a person can check their library's interlibrary loan system to have music, DVD's and books sent to them for no charge. For those who may want to listen to Hollywood's product but not put money in the pockets of the liberal elite.
ROFL I think McCain/Palin should immediately stop playing that song at the Republican National Convention.
Cease and Desist - I love it!
Every time McCain mentions Gov. Palin, or even eludes to her, they should play the first few bars of that song in the background. It would have a similar effect to the Jaws music in the movie.
I don’t know, but I suspect they pay something like BPI or ASCAP (I assume those are both still around) to be able to use music at their to do. In which case, I don’t think these women have a case.
susie
I just heard the opposite on WLS 890 radio, Chicago. Jerry Agar said they were thrilled their song was used!
Got Barack in a STRANGLEHOLD Baby... There you go.
What about fudge?
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yeah, it was more important for them to sell out the tune for a freakin van commercial........
I guess their check came in.
Couldn’t agree more - playing this song is probably the last we will hear of these 70’s rockers. They should be happy someone is still listening!
Hey, ladies, shut up and cash your royalty check. Sheesh.
Colonel, USAFR
I’m not a big fan of Heart, but the artists own their own intellectual property.
To say they don’t opens a very large Pandora’s box. I don’t think you want to go there.
Saw them play at the MidState Fair a few years ago. They should be happy that something makes them even somewhat relevant again. Ann could still sing, but Nancy’s guitar chops are long long gone. Too much drugs and other excess sure takes a toll. Funny, though. Styx was the opening act and absolutely blew them away.
I left early during Heart’s performance. I just couldn’t listen anymore. I was glad the whole show only cost me 28 bucks.
That is a great tune, and I loved them playing it last night. What a wonderful way to wrap up the convention. And if it pisses off some liberals - bonus!!
My daughter likes that song. Anne and Nancy should hush and just count the money they get from the downloads.
I think it is funny that Candace Bergen is scared...Talk about out of touch. Pallin and even McCain know what real people are. Hollywood so called stars are sinking their own boat. I can’t hardly stand to watch many movies these days
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