The estate of songwriter Leonard Cohen and Sony/ATV Publishing say that they specifically declined the Republican National Committee’s request for the song, but it was played any way during the final night of the convention, as Trump delivered his acceptance speech from the South Lawn of theMichael L.
would use the song knowing they “had specifically declined the RNC’s use request, and their rather brazen attempt to politicize and exploit in such an egregious mannerHe said that they are exploring legal options, but also got in a dig at the campaign., for which Leonard won a posthumous Grammy in 2017, we might have considered approval of that song.”
Sony/ATV Publishing also weighed in. Brian Monaco, its president and global chief marketing officer, said, “On the eve of the finale of the convention, representatives from the Republican National Committee contacted us regarding obtaining permission for a live performance of Leonard Cohen’sThe song was heard at least twice — once as Tori Kelly’s prerecorded rendition, and then as sung live by opera singer Christopher Macchio on the White House balcony.
This is not the first time that the Trump campaign has run into opposition from musicians for the use of their music. Tom Petty’s family objected to the use ofA spokesperson for the Republican National Committee did not immediately return a request for comment.
For someone who always tout Law and Order he sure like to break copyright laws.
KathyA11 No respect for anyone. Copyright on music is law. Go after them. Sue them hear they use this song at most rallies. respect VoteBlueToSaveAmerica
When I heard it I KNEW it was only used cause Leonard is dead!
As well they should be. They should send him an invoice stat!