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Drumpf Does the Electric Slide to Y.M.C.A. Despite Artists' Tears and Tantrums
Trump's Got Rally Rhythm, Can't Use the Copyright. LOL! Lawyers Are Coming, Donny!
Published August 13, 2024 at 4:30am by Jonathan Limehouse
Donald Trump's rallies are the gift that keeps on giving. First, we had the joy of watching him dance like a demented orange gorilla to the Village People's "YMCA." I mean, who doesn't love a good YMCA dance-off? It's like watching your grandpa try to be hip at a family wedding. Cringe, but funny.
But now, the real entertainment has started. It turns out Trump's team hasn't been too discerning about the music they blast at these rallies, and they've managed to piss off a bunch of artists. It's almost as if they don't care about copyright laws or something. Imagine that.
Artist vs. Trump: The Tantrum-Fest
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Isaac Hayes' estate: "Hey, Trump, stop using 'Hold On, I'm Comin!' Our dad would be pissed that you're such a racist, sexist asshole!" Trump: "But I like soul music, it's so classy!"
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Celine Dion: "Ew, Trump, no! Don't use my song, 'My Heart Will Go On.' And really, THAT song at YOUR rally? Go sink into the ocean like Jack should've done."
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Sinéad O'Connor's estate: "Sinéad would've been disgusted with you, you old troll! Stop using 'Nothing Compares 2 U' immediately!"
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Prince's estate: "Prince said no to you, but you didn't listen. Stop using 'Purple Rain' or we'll make it rain lawsuits!"
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Tom Petty's family: "Trump, you underminer of democracy, stop using 'I Won't Back Down.' Tom stood for the underdog, not racist bigots!"
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The Smiths' Johnny Marr: "Shut it down! No more 'Please, Please, Please' for you, Trump!"
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Linkin Park: "Trump, you dunce, we don't endorse you. Cease and desist, or we'll end you like 'In The End!'"
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John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival: "Trump, you're fortunate I'm not suing your ass right now for using 'Fortunate Son'!"
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Neil Young: "Trump, you're not 'Rockin' in the Free World'! That song isn't for you, you old windbag!"
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Pharrell Williams: "Trump, you sad man, stop using 'Happy.' No one's happy at your rallies anyway!"
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Steven Tyler of Aerosmith: "Mr. Trump, stop creating false impressions with 'Livin' on the Edge.' You're about as edgy as a circle, and we don't endorse you!"
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The Rolling Stones: "This could be the last time, Trump! Stop using 'You Can't Always Get What You Want.' If you persist, we'll see you in court, sucka!"
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Phil Collins: "Trump, 'In the Air Tonight' is not for you. It's for people who can actually sing and have a soul."
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Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco: "Trump, f*** you! Stop playing 'High Hopes' at your low-life rallies!"
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Rihanna: "Trump, your rallies are tragic. Don't play 'Don't Stop the Music' ever again!"
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Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses: "Trump, stop using loopholes to play 'Sweet Child O' Mine.' You're not a sweet child, you geriatric man-baby!"
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R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills: "Trump, you fraud! Stop using 'Everybody Hurts' and 'Losing My Religion' at your rallies. We don't condone your con-man ways!"
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Elton John: "I'm British, Trump, keep my songs out of your campaign. 'Rocket Man' and 'Tiny Dancer' are too good for you!"
In Conclusion:
It's hilarious to see all these artists drag Trump for his unauthorized use of their music. It's like watching a bunch of cool kids gang up on the uninvited loser who crashed their party. Trump's team really stepped in it this time. But hey, at least we got some entertainment out of it, right?
As for the Village People, well, they probably need the attention, so let's keep dancing to YMCA at Trump rallies. It's the only good thing to come out of this mess. But to all the other artists: you do you, and keep the lawyers ready!
Read more: The beats go on: Trump keeps dancing as artists get outraged over his use of their songs