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In reply to the discussion: Wow -- this was weird. Trump wrapped up his "town hall" in Oaks, Pennsylvania, after just a few questions... [View all]Wiz Imp
(2,493 posts)66. Figures he's been asked to stop playing most of these songs or artists in the past but won't stop
Guns n Roses - Can't find a specific reference to November Rain but they have tried to get him to stop using other songs
In November 2018, after Trump played the band's hit song "Sweet Child o' Mine" during an event, Axl Rose said that he and his band had formally requested that Trump not use their music at his events, and posted on X that "the Trump campaign is using loopholes in the various venues' blanket performance licenses which were not intended for such craven political purposes, without the songwriters' consent."
In May 2020, Axl Rose opposed the use of the Guns N' Roses cover of the Paul McCartney and Wings song "Live and Let Die" in a meatpacking plant where Trump refused to take the COVID-19 pandemic precaution of wearing a mask. In response, Rose created shirts with the phrase "Live N Let Die With COVID 45", with all proceeds going to the MusiCares charity
Hallelujah - On August 28, 2020, Leonard Cohen's estate issued a statement criticizing Trump's unauthorized use of Cohen's "Hallelujah" at the Republican National Convention. They said they specifically rejected permission for its use, (Now here he played a cover version but Cohen's estate still controls the rights)
Luciano Pavarotti He played Pavarotti's version of Ave Maria
Family members of Italian opera singer Luciano Pavarotti protested the use of his recording of "Nessun Dorma" (which ends with the line "Vincerò! Vincerò!" "I will win! I will win!" at Trump's rallies. Pavarotti's widow and three daughters objected, stating that Trump's views on immigration were incompatible with Pavarotti's efforts as United Nations Messenger of Peace, which had raised large amounts of money for the support of immigrants and refugees.
Nothing Compares to You
The estate of Sinéad O'Connor has asked Donald Trump to stop using her music at his political rallies.
YMCA I posted elsewhere that the Village people have been trying for years to get him to stop playing this.
In November 2018, after Trump played the band's hit song "Sweet Child o' Mine" during an event, Axl Rose said that he and his band had formally requested that Trump not use their music at his events, and posted on X that "the Trump campaign is using loopholes in the various venues' blanket performance licenses which were not intended for such craven political purposes, without the songwriters' consent."
In May 2020, Axl Rose opposed the use of the Guns N' Roses cover of the Paul McCartney and Wings song "Live and Let Die" in a meatpacking plant where Trump refused to take the COVID-19 pandemic precaution of wearing a mask. In response, Rose created shirts with the phrase "Live N Let Die With COVID 45", with all proceeds going to the MusiCares charity
Hallelujah - On August 28, 2020, Leonard Cohen's estate issued a statement criticizing Trump's unauthorized use of Cohen's "Hallelujah" at the Republican National Convention. They said they specifically rejected permission for its use, (Now here he played a cover version but Cohen's estate still controls the rights)
Luciano Pavarotti He played Pavarotti's version of Ave Maria
Family members of Italian opera singer Luciano Pavarotti protested the use of his recording of "Nessun Dorma" (which ends with the line "Vincerò! Vincerò!" "I will win! I will win!" at Trump's rallies. Pavarotti's widow and three daughters objected, stating that Trump's views on immigration were incompatible with Pavarotti's efforts as United Nations Messenger of Peace, which had raised large amounts of money for the support of immigrants and refugees.
Nothing Compares to You
The estate of Sinéad O'Connor has asked Donald Trump to stop using her music at his political rallies.
YMCA I posted elsewhere that the Village people have been trying for years to get him to stop playing this.
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Wow -- this was weird. Trump wrapped up his "town hall" in Oaks, Pennsylvania, after just a few questions... [View all]
demmiblue
Oct 14
OP
OK, that's *super* weird. He's just bouncing around like one of those bobble-head dolls
Ocelot II
Oct 14
#4
Not so oddly, I find Cohen's "Hallelujah" in both Christian and Jewish settings at this point
Hekate
Oct 14
#21
The one on the left would not clap for him. I think both of them were punking him real bad.
Botany
Oct 14
#38
I would imagine that the estate which manages the use of Cohen's music for the benefit his heirs
Botany
Oct 14
#56
Yeah, I don't know enough about how it works, not sure who it was singing but it wasn't Cohen
Bev54
Oct 14
#62
I understand that experts say that--- but I cannot see any evidence that Trump is less
Jack Valentino
Oct 14
#36
Trump at his town hall: "Let's not do any more questions. Let's just listen to music. Who the hell wants to hear questio
demmiblue
Oct 14
#15
Even his magat supporters don't want to hear his answers, if they are within
Jack Valentino
Oct 14
#49
I guess he's smart enough to know that most of the women won't vote for him---
Jack Valentino
Oct 14
#34
No, he's gaining in polls funded by Republican and Maga corporate and business interests.
lees1975
Oct 14
#22
When will someone explain to Trump that the Village People's song "Y.M.C.A."
Jack Valentino
Oct 14
#20
yeah, lmao--- seems like it was a favorite at wedding receptions back in the '90s...
Jack Valentino
Oct 14
#32
His crowd size is underwhelming. Compared to the Vice President it is notable.
onecaliberal
Oct 14
#25
I remember Bocelli's version playing after a really bad breakup, many years ago
peppertree
Oct 14
#35