feh...
Posted on 02/01/2016 3:45:25 PM PST by nickcarraway
Trump doesn't have legal permission to use "Rolling in the Deep" and "Skyfall" at rallies, artist says.
Donald Trump "could've had it all," but now he'll have nothing, as Adele has denied him permission to use any of her music on the campaign trail.
The real estate magnate has used "Rolling in the Deep" and "Skyfall" at various events to rev up the crowd. That will soon come to an end, a rep for the famous singer told E! News
"Adele has not given permission for her music to be used for any political campaigning," the rep said.
An Adele fan, Trump attended her Radio City Music Hall concert at the end of 2015.
rump isn't the first politician to appropriate the British singer's music for campaign use. Mike Huckabee also shared a cover of Adele's "Hello" on Twitter and YouTube, but the audio since has been muted as a result of a claim from the copyright holder. This also isn't this first time a musician has banned his or her music from political events. According to court documents obtained by E! News, Steven Tyler never granted Trump permission to feature Aerosmith's singles at rallies and other gatherings. As a result, he requested the presidential hopeful to stop playing the songs.
"Trump for President does not have our client's permission to use 'Dream On' or any of our client's other music in connection with the campaign because it gives the false impression that [Tyler] is connected with or endorses Mr. Trump's presidential bid," the cease and desist letter stated.
Days after legal papers were sent to the GOP frontrunner, the businessman spoke out on Twitter. "Even though I have the legal right to use Steven Tyler's song, he asked me not to," he shared online. "Have better one to take its place!"
Neil Young also voiced his concern after Trump used the song "Rockin' in the Free World" during his presidential candidacy announcement.
"Donald Trump was not authorized to use 'Rockin' in the Free World' in his presidential candidacy announcement. Neil Young, a Canadian citizen, is a supporter of Bernie Sanders for President of the United States of America," the 69-year-old musician's rep told E! News in a statement.
A spokesperson for Trump later clarified that the Republican hopeful paid for and obtained the legal right to use the song but wouldn't be using it again
She doesn’t get to enforce that. If she gets paid royalties and a campaign has paid the usage fee. Tough luck Adele.
“If I hear Adele’s stupid ‘Hello’ song ONE MORE TIME, I’M GONNA..!!!!!”
Here is a funny parody of it you may enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emG3YhU9Efg
Or Iron Butterfly's "In a Gadda Da Vida" which was SUPPOSED to be "In the Garden of Eden" but they were TOO STONED to say it properly. LOL
feh...
That was great. I watched it! Thanks.
who’s Adele?
Most musicians don't, they are owned by the big production companies. If Trump has received (or purchased) the right to use her songs from the production company (which would be quit easy for him or his companies to do), nothing she say actually matters legal wise.
“I usually steer clear of people with one name.”
Funny with your handle given that Mr. Limbaugh these days is best known by only one name.
You never saw that commercial, “Dude, Your getting Adele?”
Is that like Jimi Hendrix singing...
“Excuse me while I kiss this guy?”
I believe once it’s out in the public anyone can use it as long as they pay BMI.
she can do what she wants, it is her song.
Or “Life would be ecstasy, you and me, and Leslie...Groovin’.....”
No, don’t watch much TV
Well Adele, I’m just going to have to delete that one good song of yours which I downloaded illegally.
Didn’t Kid Rock endorse Trump? Why not use one of his songs?
Perhaps they can both demonstrate their commitment to Bernie's political philosophy by signing over 90% of their assets to the IRS.
I'm sure the feds would gladly accept it.
Exactly. No biggie. Trump will find some other music to use.
"Adele has not given permission for her music to be used for any political campaigning,"
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