tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post2199447928974151178..comments2023-09-22T03:40:27.196-07:00Comments on Lesbiatopia: Barracuda- The Wilson Sisters Taking the Bite Out of Sarah PalinReneeGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12868834978136618763noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-661451632310048172013-01-11T22:07:01.588-08:002013-01-11T22:07:01.588-08:00What a great blog post! Thanks for sharing it on y...What a great blog post! Thanks for sharing it on your site.<br /><a href="http://www.softechms.com/information-security-system/products/barracuda-ng-firewall/" rel="nofollow">Barracuda NG Firewall</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-32265890184324879222008-09-10T06:29:00.000-07:002008-09-10T06:29:00.000-07:00UPDATE- AGAIN. . .The McCain campaign is continuin...UPDATE- AGAIN. . .<BR/><BR/>The McCain campaign is continuing to use the song Barracuda at out door rallies for Governor Palin's theme song.<BR/><BR/>This is disrespectful even if they did pay the fees, and may actually have some legal backlash, not to mention the potential voter backlash.<BR/><BR/>Thank you goes out to Rachel Maddow, as did a brief segment on her show last night following up on this story.Seihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076221410382921652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-69904867692677223462008-09-08T11:28:00.000-07:002008-09-08T11:28:00.000-07:00OMG I was SO mad when they played this song at the...OMG I was SO mad when they played this song at the RNC. Glad to see the wilson sisters had something to say about it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204167268916456032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-85907991399581537492008-09-08T10:52:00.000-07:002008-09-08T10:52:00.000-07:00She uses it illegally, that's for sure. Moreover, ...She uses it illegally, that's for sure. Moreover, she could have at least checked, that The Hearts back Obama...<BR/>http://www.votetheday.com/polls/sarah-used-barracuda-198/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-2970208083221795232008-09-07T19:07:00.000-07:002008-09-07T19:07:00.000-07:00I am so glad to read this! When I heard "Barracuda...I am so glad to read this! When I heard "Barracuda" played as I tuned into watch the ridiculousness that was the RNC, I was shocked and appalled. I wondered aloud to my wife whether or not permission and rights had been granted by Heart. I'm sorry to hear they were infringed upon, but I am thrilled to hear they called for a cease and desist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-9974121843079523252008-09-07T10:59:00.000-07:002008-09-07T10:59:00.000-07:00UPDATE-The licence fee for arena performance of th...UPDATE-<BR/><BR/>The licence fee for arena performance of the song was paid, and there is nothing legally that can be done about the convention performances.<BR/><BR/>However, Roger Fisher, one of the songs four writers which include both Wilson sisters, has informed the BBC that he is donating the entire fee from those three uses to the Obama campaign. One can also hope that Ann and Nancy Wilson follow suit and do the same as the fees could be a sizeable chunk of money. This is, of course, assuming that they have not already donated the maximum amount of money to the campaign.<BR/><BR/>I am hoping that they will find some use for the fees, and perhaps can donate them to a good charity, if not to a political organization aimed at preventing McCain from winning in November.Seihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076221410382921652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-16186735952236176772008-09-06T22:22:00.000-07:002008-09-06T22:22:00.000-07:00Well for what its worth, just the fact that the Wi...Well for what its worth, just the fact that the Wilson Sisters came out and made their very public statements on how they feel about the use of their song and why they are objecting to that use does it for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-36409924479227933952008-09-06T20:54:00.000-07:002008-09-06T20:54:00.000-07:00BTW, Ma'amselle Lezident, thank you for bringing t...BTW, Ma'amselle Lezident, thank you for bringing that to our attention :) I tried to cover everything when I wrote the story, but I couldn't get everything (or find everything either)Seihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076221410382921652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-30644703157243901572008-09-06T18:27:00.000-07:002008-09-06T18:27:00.000-07:00Even if they no longer retain control of the song,...Even if they no longer retain control of the song, there are two things here that could play very much in their favor. The first is that a large enough stink about this gets made, and enough Heart fans hear of this, the GOP looks really bad and might loose voters. They might get away with claiming it for the convention (where it was mostly drowned out by the comentators), but other instances might mean that they will not be able to use it. The third thing really is what this song is about, and even the casual listner of the song knows that it is hardly a flattering or appropreate song. The Wilsons mentioned that in their reply, in fact. It would be like playing Senator McCain on stage to the song "Favorite Son" by CCR (if I remember the song correctly) or "Bungle in the Jungle." Both songs are anti-war songs, and very unflattering. While Barracuda sounds very strong and very intense, most people think it is about a heartless bastard who preys upon women.<BR/><BR/>This is like the attempt by Reagan to use Born in the USA by Springstein. That song was very anti-war, but the Reagan campaign thought it sounded so patriotic.<BR/><BR/>(for those who caught it, I deleted my original post of this and reworded it.)<BR/><BR/>Still, I'm grateful that everyone's been interested in this story. I know it isn't an intense topic, but one I love.Seihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076221410382921652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-41369025395265401972008-09-06T17:39:00.000-07:002008-09-06T17:39:00.000-07:00"I don't think the Wilsons get to decide, unfortun..."I don't think the Wilsons get to decide, unfortunately. A good lesson for prospective musicians--get contracts that give you complete control over your material."<BR/><BR/>Once your music is licensed through ASCAP (or BMI), it's out there. It can't be used in a film or TV show without permission, but it can be played in any venue so long as you pay for the privilege. If you decide not to license it through ASCAP or BMI or SESAC, you won't get any airplay. Complete control means no one will play it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-7271427392844958122008-09-06T16:58:00.000-07:002008-09-06T16:58:00.000-07:00From the L.A. Times:"Copyright law may not be on t...From the L.A. Times:<BR/>"Copyright law may not be on the Wilsons' side, however, as the song is licensed for public performance under a blanket fee paid by the venue to ASCAP, the firm that collects royalties on behalf of composers and copyright owners."<BR/><BR/>I don't think the Wilsons get to decide, unfortunately. A good lesson for prospective musicians--get contracts that give you complete control over your material.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15003290177437145723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-9048640238433556712008-09-06T14:17:00.000-07:002008-09-06T14:17:00.000-07:00LOL. Don't screw with Heart. The cease and desist ...LOL. Don't screw with Heart. The cease and desist order will be obeyed or McCain and Palin will be spending half their campaign run in court with the Wilson sisters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-28535621711092627452008-09-06T12:20:00.000-07:002008-09-06T12:20:00.000-07:00Kris-That is so. . .well awsome :) And I definate...Kris-<BR/><BR/>That is so. . .well awsome :) And I definately agree, I don't think that they're going to be happy about the GOP taking over their music. <BR/><BR/>Paula-<BR/><BR/>I have to agree. I know Nugents a real shitty guy. Vermont has a lot of hunters, but a lot of them aren't about killing things for the sake of killing and taking joy in it. You get a couple of deer and you've got a lot of meat for winter. I especially do not like Palin's views on hunting wolves and bears. I hate the 'shoot anything that moves' mentality.Seihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076221410382921652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-79756835154371196872008-09-06T11:39:00.000-07:002008-09-06T11:39:00.000-07:00Palin's portrayal of Bad Animals, will make her an...Palin's portrayal of Bad Animals, will make her an Easy Target for the Heartless. <BR/><BR/>Little Queen she aint and I cannot wait for this particular Wild Child to have Fallen from Grace. <BR/><BR/>I'll guess the Wilson sisters will just have to Wait for an Answer. <BR/><BR/>Let just hope they don't have go Crazy on Her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-1398113443544448702008-09-06T10:59:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:59:00.000-07:00Last week I did the ASL translation for a Ted Nuge...Last week I did the ASL translation for a Ted Nugent concert... <BR/><BR/>Between sets all Ted could talk about was guns and killing shit... <BR/><BR/>I THOUGHT HIM GENERALLY AN ASSHOLE, But hey it was a paying gig<BR/><BR/>Anyway.... Maybe Sarah should get him to write a song for her, they would be a perfect pairing.Bill Graberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454996457013095601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-54678973513516888152008-09-06T10:49:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:49:00.000-07:00What, did they run out of Toby Keith songs?What, did they run out of Toby Keith songs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-6531227184771085912008-09-06T10:47:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:47:00.000-07:00I actually knew them personally. My girlfriend bac...I actually knew them personally. My girlfriend back in the day went to school with them in WA. I didn't think they'd have anything to do with McPalin either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-36383530119599208592008-09-06T10:45:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:45:00.000-07:00I knew Anne and Nancy would not be cool with that!...I knew Anne and Nancy would not be cool with that! I thought it was a really odd choice to use Barracuda at the closing ceremony too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-26764585160185295802008-09-06T10:44:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:44:00.000-07:00Thank you Paula. I hate that the GOP, the party o...Thank you Paula. I hate that the GOP, the party of Law and Order can't follow the laws.<BR/><BR/>Pagan and Proud- I would hate to see her try. :)<BR/><BR/>Venus_rearmed- The first concert I went to was also Heart back in '86, if I remember correctly. We were all the way up in the bleachers, but I didn't care. I loved it.Seihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076221410382921652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-2845817474781654922008-09-06T10:30:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:30:00.000-07:00I love Ann and Nancy Wilson. "Heart" was my mom's ...I love Ann and Nancy Wilson. "Heart" was my mom's favorite band when I was growing up and the first concert I ever went to. <BR/><BR/>Brava to the Wilson sisters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-54765341381541089032008-09-06T10:20:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:20:00.000-07:00Bravo to the Wilson Sisters!! Let Caribou Barbie w...Bravo to the Wilson Sisters!! Let Caribou Barbie write her own darn theme song.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553107808744980875.post-81044190300121638632008-09-06T10:07:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:07:00.000-07:00I almost cried when I read this article... Thank Y...I almost cried when I read this article... Thank You Anne and Nancy.... being deaf I have never heard their music before... but I hear what they are saying now and I am sure the GOP did too.<BR/><BR/>Great Article SeiBill Graberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454996457013095601noreply@blogger.com