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Old 03-11-2011, 14:24
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I think somebody mentioned the word that I was searching for "Pleasant", but that's it.

She also covers this which I have heard.:sleep: A very personal song partly about his friend who commited suicide.

James Taylor- Fire and Rain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOIo4lEpsPY
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Old 03-11-2011, 14:36
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I think somebody mentioned the word that I was searching for "Pleasant", but that's it.

She also covers this which I have heard.:sleep: A very personal song partly about his friend who commited suicide.

James Taylor- Fire and Rain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOIo4lEpsPY

AFAIK Mr T would have had to give his permission for Birdy to cover his song and, of course, he will be getting royalties on sales. Was it you who said earlier that Birdy's cover of this song wasn't exactly very good because I can't find it anywhere. Got a link?
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Old 03-11-2011, 14:37
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We've had all this before and it's pointless (and I admit i foolishly got involved ). It's all about opinions at the end of the day, no-one's going to convince anyone to change their minds. People who prefer Birdy's are going to carry on doing so and people who prefer the original aren't going to be swayed either. I think maybe the only thing we can agree on is when Justin gets his royalty cheque he won't be too displeased
I agree, it's completely pointless, and I get drawn in every time

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Old 03-11-2011, 14:41
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I agree, it's completely pointless, and I get drawn in every time

[Team Justin]

I know, so do I (but I'm trying to be a better person )

(Team Birdy)
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Old 03-11-2011, 15:06
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AFAIK Mr T would have had to give his permission for Birdy to cover his song and, of course, he will be getting royalties on sales. Was it you who said earlier that Birdy's cover of this song wasn't exactly very good because I can't find it anywhere. Got a link?
My son is a music journalist and as such gets sent loads of pre release material.

But you can here some of the song on Amazon, as you can sections of all the songs
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Old 03-11-2011, 16:18
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The last thing the world needs is more dull, pointless cover versions by artists trading on the talent of others. Why is she trying to launch a music career so young anyway. She'd have been better waiting until she'd wriiten songs of her own and then maybe she would have been taken seriously.
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Old 03-11-2011, 16:28
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Does she sing original songs?
SHE HAS WRITTEN AN ORIGINAL CALLED WITHOUT A WORD WHICH IS VERY GOOD!

WITH HER SECOND ALBUM SHE HAS SAID SHE WILL BE ALLOWED TO WRITE HER OWN SONGS (IT'S HER MANAGEMENT DOING A GIMMICKY DEBUT ALBUM WITH COVERS)

So basically she does write her own songs but that's for after her debut
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Old 03-11-2011, 16:37
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AFAIK Mr T would have had to give his permission for Birdy to cover his song and, of course, he will be getting royalties on sales. Was it you who said earlier that Birdy's cover of this song wasn't exactly very good because I can't find it anywhere. Got a link?
You don't in most cases need the songwriters permission to record a song (provided it has already been released) But you will need to pay the publisher of the song a fee. At the moment I think that is about 7-9 pence per song x however many CD's pressed (not sold)

A publisher will in 99% of cases not refuse, well why would they.

Hope this is helpful should anyone thinking of releasing their own version of My Generation!!
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Old 03-11-2011, 17:15
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You can hear that the voice has been double tracked.

Generic, dull and boring I am afraid. Not into ballads.
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Old 03-11-2011, 18:06
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You can hear that the voice has been double tracked.

Generic, dull and boring I am afraid. Not into ballads.
Considering most music these days is dance/electro which is very generic, i fail to see how Birdy can be labelled as Generic.

I disagree 100 per cent.

There's an opinion and then there's a thoughtless insult. You tick the thoughtless insult box.
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Old 03-11-2011, 18:38
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Old 03-11-2011, 18:50
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Considering most music these days is dance/electro which is very generic, i fail to see how Birdy can be labelled as Generic.

I disagree 100 per cent.

There's an opinion and then there's a thoughtless insult. You tick the thoughtless insult box.
I am totally entitled to my point of view as you are. I find her music boring and generic. Nothing special at all. Boring old ballads...no thanks.
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Old 03-11-2011, 20:39
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SHE HAS WRITTEN AN ORIGINAL CALLED WITHOUT A WORD WHICH IS VERY GOOD!

WITH HER SECOND ALBUM SHE HAS SAID SHE WILL BE ALLOWED TO WRITE HER OWN SONGS (IT'S HER MANAGEMENT DOING A GIMMICKY DEBUT ALBUM WITH COVERS)

So basically she does write her own songs but that's for after her debut
It was merely a question.

Is there something wrong with your caps lock?
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