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Cease and Desist, ‘American Girl’: Tom Petty Allegedly Upset Over Bachmann’s Use of Song

She is a darling of the Tea Party, but if Tom Petty has his way when it comes to music at her campaign events, Michele Bachmann may have to back down.

It seems Tom Petty objects to her usage of his popular song “American Girl” at rallies and events. Petty’s management team is  apparently getting ready to send a cease-and-desist letter to the Bachmann campaign regarding the tune.

The video below shows Bachmann using the song during the tail end of her presidential announcement on Monday:

This is not a new problem for Republican hopefuls. Back in 2008, Bon Jovi publicly decried the usage of his band’s song “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” at rallies for Sarah Palin. Likewise, the Foo Fighters came out that same year against John McCain’s usage of their song “My Hero, “ ditto for Van Halen and the song ”Right Now.”

The Talking Heads took it a step further, suing candidate Charlie Crist in 2010 for a cool million after his campaign used the song “Road to Nowhere” in a commercial. Crist recently settled, apparently on friendly terms.

But the most ironic point of all? As Hot Air Pundit NBC notes, (via Hot Air Pundit), Petty never said a word when Hillary Clinton used the same “American Girl” song during her 2008 campaign.

(hat tip gawker.com)

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  • CaptainSpaulding
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:19pm

    No.

    I’m guessing that as long as your label gets checks for the song, they won’t care either.

    Have a nice day Mr. Petty. (Emphasis on the word “Petty”.)

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  • godhatesacoward
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:18pm

    how old is this song? i do beleive after 20 yrs. it’s public domain. i could be mistaken.

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    • Godfather.1
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:23pm

      You are very mistaken, it is copyright protected for 95 years after the publication date.

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    • smokie
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:23pm

      I believe that changed way long ago.
      Besides, there’s an Urban Legend of “American Girl” being about a suicide. I’d rather pass on that song, to be honest. I like the song, but the title may not be the meaning. I’m not sure, you’d have to ask Petty.
      There’s always going to be a problem with conservative candidates using music. An artist can’t control who their fans are. Petty probably cringed at the idea of a woman who washes her hair using his music, but frankly, I cringe whenever I have to look at Petty.

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  • kenny1960
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:17pm

    I just deleted all Tom Petty music from my Ipod and will no longer support his music. If he hates Conservatives then we as a group should vote with our wallets and stop buying their music. We have to draw the line somewhere.

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    • 13thGenerationAmerican
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:52pm

      wow you sure showed him and wasted your own money doing so

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    • AmeriWoman
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:16am

      ^5 Kenny1960, I totally agree and have done the same.

      @13thGenerationAmerican

      Maybe you should try to stand up for honest dissent and freedom of choice since you’re a so called 13th generation American and all. This whole forum (and I noticed on other threads) you seem to attack the citizens for their free choices. ((Oh yes and correct others for spelling when it looks like you’ve nothing else to respond to.)) I wouldn‘t pay a red cent Petty’s stuff anymore, and I‘ll remind anyone who mentions his name or music that he’s a total loser. Again … I hope Ms Bachmann (or any friends of hers) has a look into his tax records. Usually the dirt is right there waiting on people like him to be found.

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  • yippyio
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:15pm

    Screw Petty. Play some Bachmann Turner Overdrive.

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  • Ron_WA
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:13pm

    Frankly, I’ve no issue w/ this. If you want to use my copyrighted music you need to get permission or purchase it – that’s the capitalist way!

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    • My2
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:42pm

      Rest assured that the appropriate copyright holders get paid for the public use of their songs. The question becomes whether they can deny anyone willing to pay for the use or not. What if a candidate wants to sell Pepsi at an event, can Pepsi demand that they cease and desist from using their product because they don’t want to be associated with a particular campaign?

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  • frustratedwithgovt
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:13pm

    I guess Tom is Petty…..

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  • knoxfamily42
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:12pm

    Who is Tom Petty????

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  • Average_Joseph
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:09pm

    He’s still alive? I thought Tom Petty died years ago. Oh, it must have been his career.

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  • Black Ops Mercenary
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:06pm

    Tom Petty has been irrelevent for 15 years and she should have know he was a liberal POS.

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  • abbygirl1994
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:06pm

    You know Tom, If I bye your CD at the store, it is my song and I would play it anywhere I want. People play music all the time where anyone can hear it and you idiot liberals don’t give a flying crap.. so why whine now?? Boycott Mr. Petty.

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  • wisehiney
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:05pm

    There are a huge number of patriotic young rock and rollers. Be sure to tell them about this.

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    • Goodgriefgeezlouise
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:09pm

      The country community seems to be more receptive to this type of stuff..I think she oughta go country..jmo

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  • NickDeringer
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:05pm

    It’s all about politics, Tom, that’s why I never buy your records anymore.

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    • I.Gaspar
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:35pm

      I’ve been a fan for thirty years.
      That ends today.
      No more cds for me.
      Don’t come around here no more, tom.

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  • Rice Water
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:03pm

    They forgot to mention when Springsteen denied Reagan the use of “Born in The USA” for the ‘84 campaign. Personally, I would’ve let Reagan use it, considering it‘s a song about a vet getting screwed by Reagan’s cutbacks in government services, and being too blinded by patriotic pride to question it.

    Go Petty!

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    • AmeriWoman
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:15pm

      Can’t wait til Obama checks his tax records. It’s always these ******** who cheat,
      time for them to get caught. (Love the news on BONO lately) hahaha

      Maybe Ms Bachmann ( The ex tax attorney…. can check him out?) :-)

      AW

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  • THE EQUALIZER
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:03pm

    Tom who? How petty.

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  • billybe123
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:01pm

    Got to tell ya, We as American Conservatives, out number Libs by allot. When will we finally stand up and STOP Buying the Songs of Celebrities, and Watching the Movies of Lib Hollywood. I Guarantee, if every Conservative in this country could make and Effort for One Year, to stop buying Hollywood Movies and Song from Artist, you would send huge message. Think about it, maybe try.. Pass it the Thought on…..

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    • One Man Progressive Wrecking Crew
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:07pm

      I‘m already on that train and you’re absolutely right, If conservatives canceled their cable for one year Comcast would be bankrupt. Leftists can’t afford cable anymore at the rates they charge, as working people can barely afford it anymore. Screw them all, I dumped it when Maher called Palin what he did. Sent a letter to the CEO and told him and his company to kiss my 2750 a year goodbye.

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    • 13thGenerationAmerican
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:54pm

      If you cannot spell “A LOT” correctly, how are people going to take you seriously……..Home School?

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    • sWampy
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:36pm

      Making fun of a typo like a 3rd grade school girl really drives your points home also. ;-/

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  • henryKnox
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:00pm

    If he didn’t defend the rights to the song when Hillary clinton used it then he has lost his right to make this claim. He has set a precedent.

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    • 13thGenerationAmerican
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:49pm

      That’s because he gave Hillary permission to use his song that he owns the copyright to. He doesn‘t agree with the crazies and doesn’t want his music associated with a fundie fascist dictator history revisionist like Bachmann.

      I‘m sure Ted Nugent won’t mind her using Crazy Ladies

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    • TADTAD
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:25pm

      As an aside, I’ve always considered 13 to be a real sh*t number, for some reason. Just more proof, in writing. Further, Tom Petty, you’re fired.

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    • sWampy
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:34pm

      Name calling like a 3rd grade school girl really brings your points home. ;-/

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    • Steverino
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:04am

      Hey 13th:
      Here’s the Merriam – Webster definition of “fascism” for ya, just for fun.
      Sound familiar?

      Definition of FASCISM

      1
      often capitalized : a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition
      2
      : a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control
      — fas·cist noun or adjective often capitalized
      — fas·cis·tic adjective often capitalized
      — fas·cis·ti·cal·ly adverb often capitalized

      WOW.
      Who loves NATIONAL control of HEALTHCARE? Hmmm.
      As far as race, who are most interested in CATEGORIZING people by race or affiliation and creating “classes”…? “The workers”, “African Americans”, etc. etc. Does this sound familiar to ya? Hmmm.
      Who is deciding (for you) what kind of toilets, lightbulbs, etc. you can use in YOUR OWN HOUSE?
      Sound dictatorial or autocratic? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…

      13th, your dialog here is valuable.
      If for no other reason than to clarify where you stand.

      Steve

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    • DYNA
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:27am

      @Steverino

      Good response to the 13th of nothing.

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    • Cold War Vet
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:22am

      @ TADTAD

      Most of the Blazers refer to this vile, clueless hateful troll as 13 GENERATIONS OF INCEST.

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  • PurrrpleMtnMajesty
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 9:59pm

    Tom is being rather PETTY.
    Guess I can add him to my list of those I won’t every support again.
    You know, I don’t care how GOOD an artist, musician or actor is, if they have
    poor character, I want nothing to do with supporting them or any of their artforms..

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  • 1accord
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 9:59pm

    That’s real petty Tom. There are no small parts just small people.

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  • I.Gaspar
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 9:58pm

    Would he prefer it to be associated with pelosi or big mamaobama?

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  • rienheart
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 9:57pm

    Petty is Passe. What a Joke.

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  • nannyatnannydotgov
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 9:57pm

    Same story, different names.

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  • Reeferman
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 9:56pm

    And I always though that he was ok. Oh well another commie comes out.

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    • RLTW
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:13pm

      I’m with you on that, petty CD will be pulled from my collection ASAP. And here I thought he got it after his appearance in the Post Man.

      Sorry Glenn, I hate liberal progressives and nothing will change that.

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    • godhatesacoward
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:49pm

      i know wtf.

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    • Godfather.1
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:16pm

      Jumping from him not wanting her to use his music to him being a communist is quite a stretch. Just because he doesn’t want his music associated with a particular person does not make him a communist. In fact, if she wants to use his music without his permission that seems to be a little communist on her part – appropriating someone else‘s property as though it were everyone’s.

      Also, if a Democrat used Ted Nugent’s music and he sent a cease and desist order, I imagine that you would be cheering him on.

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  • thecrow
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 9:55pm

    http://michaelfury.wordpress.com/2010/11/04/a-tea-tray-in-the-sky/

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  • Treaty
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 9:55pm

    Bachman really should be using a song from an artist that is recognizable to a younger crowd. Petty hasn’t released anything since Vinyl was popular.

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    • Lana40
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:00pm

      I’d love for him to hear that statement. Love it!

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    • Oh, God!
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:08pm

      You mean vinyl is not popular any more? Geesh, I need to get out more often…

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    • chips1
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:16pm

      AMERICAN HOT WAX. Those were the great days of America. The druggies took over and now intend to destroy whats left of freedom. The 50‘s and early 60’s are just memories. I feel soooooo sorry for today’s generation. No sock hops, crusing ‘Oscars’, going to the dance at Disneyland for $1. Welcome to OBAMA WORLD.

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    • SHASTADIANE1
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:45pm

      Yeah Treaty…he should read your comment. May he go the way of the Dixie Chicks. Michelle, find you a singer who would love to do a song for you…a NEW ONE…just for you. Maybe Toby Keith??? Not sure, but at least it would be Patriotic.

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    • Lost Shaker Assault
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:26am

      The Obama theme-song is “Free ride” by the Edgar Winter group.

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    • one years food ration like glenn says
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:15am

      Yeah ECONOMENTAL.. Maybe she can make it to the “57th state” with her “corps” men behind her.. you’re a drone..

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  • OneRepublic4us
    Posted on June 28, 2011 at 9:53pm

    I’ve got a new card to play. He’s a misogynist!

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    • Revere1
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 9:59pm

      Tom Petty’s probably a big liberal so his piling on against Bachmann is no surprise. http://www.elephantwatcher.com/2011/06/michele-bachmann-denies-shes-flake.html

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    • Anarchy_in_the_USA
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:00pm

      These Lib performers crack me up, they whine and cry “Freedom of Speech” yet it’s their liberal politician buddies that sensor free speech. (Think Tipper Gore and Hillary Clinton.)

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    • Goodgriefgeezlouise
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:01pm

      Sounds rather Petty to me..Nyuk Nyuk!

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    • banjarmon
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:01pm

      There probably are plenty of song writers who would love to have Bachmann use their songs. Try Francis Scott Key’s song and play it often!!

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    • 101
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:03pm

      Tom Petty song isn’t good enough for Bachmann, she should be playing the National Anthem

      Petty his name says it all.

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    • Goodgriefgeezlouise
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:05pm

      Ya think Bachman Turner overdrive will file suit also?..Let’s get all the old has beens out here…

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    • SHASTADIANE1
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:08pm

      Well that means I will not be a Tom Petty fan, OR listen to his music anymore. Look what happened to the Dixie Chicks…I used to buy every CD they put out…Not after their tirade in France.

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    • booger71
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:08pm

      Thought you could use 20 seconds of any song without permission or compensation.

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    • AmeriWoman
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:09pm

      If you go to Petty‘s website and click ’help’ it directs you to the huffpo.
      Throw away every song he ever did, trash his crap and refuse to listen to him.
      Maybe he’ll figure out how to keep his mouth shut if he wants to make money.
      I’m glad these left winging artists and actors-actresses come out and speak up.
      I want to know who they are, I don’t have any problem trashing their stuff and stciking
      with people that support the right cause. I hope thay all go broke and get thrown in a
      nursing home.

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    • AOL_REFUGEE
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:10pm

      Tom Petty is a wuss.

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    • dabbo
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:12pm

      I had been a tom petty fan for 30 years…..now I will look at him as just another liberal jerk.

      I wish these guys would get a clue…..don‘t wear your politics on your sleeve and you’ll sell a lot more records (CDs, MP3s or whatever)

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    • SPOT_OF_TEA
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:12pm

      When the Muslims take over I hope they go after the dope smokers first.

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    • CultureWarriors
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:14pm

      Actually he can’t sing and I have an idea; lets demand all radio stations not ever play his crappy songs.

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    • Patrick in AZ
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:19pm

      why she would want to use a whiny song most know from the movie fast times is beyond me. she should get a song by somebody who doesn’t sing through their nose

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    • ILUVAMERICA
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:20pm

      Bachmann for PRESIDENT!!!
      Please Read!! This info tells how ‘O’mam is going to take over the COUNTRY!!!
      Why the “Balanced Budget Amendment” is a Hoax – and a Deadly Trap!!!
      http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/37954

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:24pm

      Here’s an idea: cease and desist buying Tom Petty’s music!

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    • Rightsofman
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:28pm

      80′s hasbeen needs to be relevant (to the left). Should be grateful that for some reason she chose a song that sorta keeps his name alive. He’s so: Who? Potty, er Pitty… Oh Petty.

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    • FoundersRedPill
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:28pm

      Congratulations Tom Petty, your song sales are gonna be Free Falling.

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    • Rightsofman
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:32pm

      Song’s awful – drop it.

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    • FoundersRedPill
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:36pm

      Congratulations tom “natalie maines” petty, your album sales will now be Free Falling, along with the songs from the fat chick and the hot chick……Heart.

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    • dave928
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:41pm

      Add another music artist to my “never buy list”… I really liked Tom…

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    • Joshua7
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:44pm

      Pfft, in that case, Petty is the perfect name for Tommy, I say.

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    • Exrepublisheep
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:46pm

      Using someone elses property without their permission, and thinking its O.K., is pretty darn close to communism isn’t it? Bachman (Stimulus whore) seems pretty comfortable just taking what she wants.

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    • VoteBushIn12
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:48pm

      “But the most ironic point of all? As Hot Air Pundit NBC notes, (via Hot Air Pundit), Petty never said a word when Hillary Clinton used the same “American Girl” song during her 2008 campaign.”

      The most ironic thing about this statement is that there is absolutely nothing ironic about the situation. Clearly he disapproves of Bachmann so he does not want to be associated with her; perhaps he did not mind being associated with Clinton.

      Not ironic and this is not news. When she refuses to remove it and blows her campaign budget on legal fees because she’s too stubborn to back down – that’s a news worthy story.

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    • 101
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:48pm

      Ted Nugent -To Play National Anthem For Michele Bachmann

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae42mivH5KU&feature=related

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    • rlmeals
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 10:48pm

      I’m sure Ted Nugent would be fine with you using one of his songs instead!

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    • the hawk
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:06pm

      I think that is just petty !

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    • the hawk
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:07pm

      HOW ABOUT American Woman ! oh the lyrics might not work /

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    • ILUVJESUS
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:19pm

      Yeah, these drugged out rock guys are all so liberal expect when it comes to them making money, then they become the meanest of capitalists.

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    • Restoreamericanow
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:26pm

      Too bad. I used to really like that ********!

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    • burned at edges
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:34pm

      I never liked Petty. How does a MonoTone singer become famous in the first place?

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    • the hawk
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:36pm

      I think petty’s a great artist but That Song Suckes either way !

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    • the hawk
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:37pm

      How about Girls Just wanna Have Fun ! ! ! !

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    • SLARTIBARTFAST
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:52pm

      Hey Tom! I won’t be replacing my worn out Anthology Album any time soon…..or ever!

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    • hauschild
      Posted on June 28, 2011 at 11:56pm

      Another has-been, bitterly clinging to his past.

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    • encinom
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:02am

      Another clueless republican, Reagan had run ins with Springsteen and Melloncamp over the use of Born in the USA and Pink House respectively. Now this, Bachmann, is proving how much of a flake she is, I mean she wants to govern like her home town hero, the John Wayne, the seral killer.

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    • AWAKENEDAWARE
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:06am

      Just one more reason not to buy his songs on ITunes. I hope he dies in an old folks home alone and destitute. Dbag.

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    • American Pride
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:09am

      He’s a misogynist and racist against whites!

      Better get one last dance with mary jane tom..

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    • I-HATE-THE-WORD-DISENFRANCHISE
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:14am

      I don’t blame him. If bho used a song I wrote in his campain I would lose my lunch and never lisen to it again. In the end it is his song. You would think they would start asking artist who actually love our country for the use of their songs.

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    • Jediusetheforce
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:21am

      I smell a hippie!!!

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    • Eric_The_Red_State
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:23am

      Tom Petty asked Michele Bachmann to stop playing “American Girl” at her political rallies. Bachmann said Petty hasn’t been the same since he left NASCAR.

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    • Saveouramerica
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:24am

      Well she is in great company, Heart banned Palin form using barracuda and Springsteen threw a tantrum when Reagan used Born in the USA, Let em complain and turn around and ask Toby Kieth for his How do you like me now or American Soldier. either will do.

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    • gflynhi
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:26am

      How many times must GOP campaign staff use songs by know liberal artist. Then to have them throw it back in the candidates face, to not use it. Please campaign dudes. Do your research ! There are conservative artists who will not mind.

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    • Browncoat359
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:35am

      SHASTADIANE1
      Wasn’t the tirade in Australia? The point is the same no matter where they(mostly Natalie Maines) shot of their big mouths. I’ll now feel obliged to turn the station when I hear Mr.Petty’s songs.

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    • PatrioticAmericanDad
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 1:30am

      ENCINOM
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:02am
      Another clueless republican, Reagan had run ins with Springsteen and Melloncamp over the use of Born in the USA and Pink House respectively. Now this, Bachmann, is proving how much of a flake she is, I mean she wants to govern like her home town hero, the John Wayne, the seral killer.

      Does it help to call names? Does it make you fell better? Are you as quick to point out the gaffes that Joe Biden does on almost a daily basis? How about Obama’s 57 state comment. I would love hear your comparison of Bachman‘s resume’ say to either aforementioned Democrats. I wonder why a person with your beliefs, liberal/progressive/socialist/marxist/communist…spends so much time hanging around this blog. Get a real life!

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    • survivorseed
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 2:27am

      What a flake

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    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:39am

      Yeah, Petty probably is a liberal freak. But, when are these politicians going to get some brains and realize that you have to get legal authority with a contract before you can use an artists song as your campaign theme song. And she is a tax attorney? She should know this stuff.

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    • G3L
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 3:45am

      I did not know this has been was still alive!! Well, now we know.

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    • GadsdenPatriot
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 6:10am

      Petty doesn’t know what “American” means. Typical brain damaged drug loving leftist.

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    • melmatmic
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:00am

      There’s a good COUNTRY song she should use instead.

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    • melmatmic
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:04am

      Use Trisha Yearwood’s song – An American Girl. It’s much better.

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    • one years food ration like glenn says
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:07am

      Another idiot leftist elite on my list, and man does it keep growing.. My list contains many actors and musicians that I “used” to watch/listen to …(pencil in hand) tom petty, got it.. F-in jerk, I actually liked him but from now on before I listen or watch I doing a little digging…

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    • Bluefish49
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:16am

      Happy to say I have never owned a Tom Petty CD, LP, Cassette or 8-track.

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    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:22am

      Looks like TOM is living up to his last name PETTY.

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    • JayCee
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:50am

      Fitting name, “petty”.

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    • Goldlady
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:58am

      Yeah, I’m not seeing any real talent in Petty. It‘s not like he’s a great vocalist, IMHO. I agree with the poster above: get a great up and comer to write something meaningful yet catchy, get a great voice to record it and there ya go. Screw the lefties that want four more years of THIS.

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    • Flagwaver
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:46am

      So, that means that he cannot say a thing. Because it was used in one political event, then it is now open and free for any and all political campaigns.

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    • obfuscatenot
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:51am

      Not a good choice for a song anyway……This song brings to my mind- “Silence of the Lambs” – Opening of the movie. -Oh, and I will destroy the TP and the Heartbreakers albums I own, and will never spend another dime on Petty.

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    • godhead
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:05am

      Liberals make the best music. And movies. And art. Always been true.

      “If you limit your musical tastes to conservatives you won’t have anything to listen to.” – Sean Hannity uttering his one and only true statement

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    • V-MAN MACE
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:18am

      I love Tom Petty’s music.

      I don’t like Michelle OBAchmann either for her voting for the Patriot Act extension.

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    • TomFerrari
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:27am

      Darn, now I can‘t buy all those hot new Tom Petty CD’s or download them on iTunes.

      shucks.

      CLEARLY he doesn’t want conservative people listening to his songs or buying them.

      After all, the result of his song being a bumper for anyone, would be the audience buying copies of that song and maybe more by that artist.

      We should probably grant him his wish. LOL

      Remember Dixie Chicks? Yeah, me either.

      So now these socialist democrat artists need to label their music – “for listening by socialist democrat people ONLY”. PLEASE label your cover art accordingly, in large yellow letters. That way, we ignurnt inbred knuckle draggers won’t accidentally buy your craptastic new tunes my mistake.

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    • TomFerrari
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:35am

      Of course, irresponsible conservatives will share all of his music using p2p file sharing software like shareaza or limewire or vuze or frostwire. Probably with the intent of sharing it with their other comptuers that they own themselves – just to transfer the files.

      I’ve hear that the socialist democrat people, ROUTINELY,

      share the music of conservative artists using p2p file sharing, with the intent to

      DENY THEM THE ROYALTIES THEY WOULD MAKE OFF CD OR ITUNES SALES.

      (Which is, of course, wrong)

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    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 9:52am

      Wrong GODHEAD,
      People in the entertainment industry have to be liberal to get a chance because most of the big producers and music moguls are liberal. And we all know how liberal hate anyone who disagrees with them and will fight to drown in other oppinion contrary to theirs.
      That being said there are tons of talented conservative bands,actors,and visionaries that would love a chance to make a movie or an album.

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    • Carl1 Supports Israel
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:08am

      Well we see what kind of Low Life Tom Petty is…… F him!!!!!

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    • JRook
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:37am

      He owns the rights and I believe that he gets to decide how the song is used. Where are all the staunch capitalists supporting his ownership. Given the issues with other candidates and MB being a lawyer, she and her staff would recognize the need to ask to use the song.

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    • godhead
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:57am

      SMITHCLAR3NC3

      “People in the entertainment industry have to be liberal to get a chance because most of the big producers and music moguls are liberal . . . there are tons of talented conservative bands,actors,and visionaries that would love a chance to make a movie or an album.”

      Who’s stopping them? Trust me, Hollywood sin’t about liberalism, it’s about money. Conservative movies and music gets made in direct proportion to generate revenue. “Atlas Shrugged” got made. It was healed as the first salvo of a conservative trilogy that would change the landscape of American media. Well, the movie sucked. It came in 14th on its opening weekend and spiraled down from there. That’s why you will never see the next two installment.

      By the way, you don’t need Hollywood or moguls anymore to make movies or music. Digital technology, self publishing, you know, progress, changed all that.

      I suggest you spend less time making excuses and playing the victim and spend a little more time actually creating something.

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    • KPEdwards
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:01am

      I noticed that a lot of people can’t seem to wrap their minds around intellectual property rights. You‘re supposed to get permission to use someone’s intellectual property, and the whole thing with the Clinton campaign – it’s up to the owner of the rights to press charges. That‘s also assuming that the Clintons’ didn’t ask permission. Which to be fair is more than likely that they did not ask.

      Secondly, there seem to be a lot of people who are swearing off Petty because of this, and of a couple of them even saying that they had liked him. Wow, that is almost the definition of an ideologue. Do you like the product? If yes, then why wouldn’t you get it – particularly if you’re a staunch capitalist?

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    • TomFerrari
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:41am

      It is my understanding that up to 10% of a work, not to exceed 30 seconds, is protected usage, considered, “FAIR USE” – This is commonly referred to as “bumper music” on radio shows, etc.

      As long as they purchased a copy of the work, it is my understanding that they are completely within their legal rights to play up to 10% of the music, not to exceed 30 seconds.

      Otherwise, I WOULD be standing up for capitalism – it is when he selectively tries to reach beyond his legal rights that I begin to have issues.

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    • ZOMBIE JESUS LOVES ME
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:53am

      Just like conservative teabagging republicans. Crazy Bachmann wants to benefit from Tom’s labor and creativity … and not have to pay of it!

      I would sue her.

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    • independentvoteril
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:53am

      Why would Bachmann use a song sung by a LIBERAL??? Better idea a CONSERVATIVE should write a song for her.. it would go to #1 and REALLY make the left mad..

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    • sherryzmezzo
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:06pm

      Tom Petty has proven his respect for women with more than thirty years of lyrics. The men he writes in his songs, without exception, love and respect their women the way they are.

      American Girl is his property. It’s the product of his heart and mind. He has the legal right to say who may use it, for what purpose and for how much. If he wants to allow one person to use it for free and prohibit another from using it at all, he gets to because HE OWNS IT.

      The Republicans are either about the rule of law or they aren’t. This article would tend to show that, when it comes to the work of musicians, writers, and other artists, they’re about taking what they can get and hoping nobody calls them on it.

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    • jzs
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 12:23pm

      Maybe I missed a post, but I didn’t see the words “copyright protection” anywhere. Bachmann is, in fact, stealing from Petty. That’s theft.

      The other issue is that if you have a copyright on music (or whatever) and someone violates your copyright, you HAVE to defend your copyright, the government doesn’t do that. If you knowingly let someone use your song, and do not defend your copyright, then you lose it.

      I’m amazed that politics on this website always trumps religion, the Constitution, the law and morality. If Bachmann steals someone’s song, that’s fine according to you. Interesting.

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    • SimpleTruths
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 1:35pm

      SPOT_OF_TEA
      If you don‘t think TP members don’t get stoned you are living in a cave. They are a friend of mine’s biggest clients.

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    • Down2TheC
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 1:49pm

      Shouldn’t that be fair use? I buy the CD and I get to play it out in a park with my 10000 best friends. I can see the legal issue in a commercial, but not for rallies.

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    • dogdr
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 4:30pm

      I thought you people were all for the free market system? Tom Petty recorded a song. He owns the rights. He has control over where his song is used. He doesn’t want Michele Bachman to use it. End of story.
      I thought it was the evil communists who didn’t believe in individual property rights. You seem to agree with them. Dose Tom Petty not have the right to control HIS OWN property.
      I guess property rights only apply when you want them too. If somebody you don’t like or agree with expresses his right to his OWN property you all have a problem with that. At least keep your crazy political theories consistent.

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    • BlueStrat
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 5:08pm

      @ JRook

      “He owns the rights and I believe that he gets to decide how the song is used.”

      —-

      No, sorry. Copyright does NOT allow you to control public performance of a recording. That is part of statutory licensing, which only requires payment of standard licensing fees, and that the work in question is not wrongly credited to another. This is and has been part of US Copyright Law for decades.

      If this were not the case, then every single radio station would need to individually license and obtain performance permissions for each song. As long as the standard statutory licensing fees are paid, artists like Petty and Springsteen can go suck eggs.

      There’s nothing they can realistically do except file frivolous lawsuits that will get thrown out. Just look at the legal circus that surrounded Rush Limbaugh and his go-around with The Pretenders for using one of their songs as his radio shows’ theme song. Rush sure didn’t have to “change his tune”, so to speak.

      So Ms. Bachmann, “D@mn the Torpedoes”!! LMAO!

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    • jnobfan
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:10pm

      TP has forgot his roots.
      Probably the first time he sang was in church.
      I bet LS would mind if she used one of theirs.
      Too bad we don’t have a real conservative man that would use “Simple kind of man”

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    • vta
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 7:53pm

      This has nothing to do w/Freedom of Speech. That song is Tom Petty’s intellectual property and he can do with it what he will.

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    • BlueStrat
      Posted on June 29, 2011 at 8:40pm

      @ VTA

      “This has nothing to do w/Freedom of Speech. That song is Tom Petty’s intellectual property and he can do with it what he will.”

      —-

      No, he may not. Copyright determines what he may or may not do with it concerning it’s use by others. Specifically, in this case it is determined by statutory or compulsory licensing.

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsory_license

      This is what allows individual radio and TV stations to broadcast copyrighted works without the need to obtain specific individual permissions and pay arbitrary and variable licensing fees for each individual “performance” to copyright holders. This is what BMI/ASCAP and SoundExchange was formed to do, collect the statutory compulsory license fees.

      http://www.soundexchange.com/

      Otherwise, Ted Nugent could forbid the playing of his music on Progressive-leaning radio & TV stations, or forbid their broadcast in “Blue” states.

      You really should find out what the copyright laws actually are before embarrassing yourself by making untrue and unsubstantiated statements about copyright law.

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