Cranberries is a licensing/publishing no-can-do. At least not in any type of compilation format. Same with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Tori Amos, Tom Petty, etc.

If you do more Indigo Girls, is it possible to perhaps do two versions of each song - one solo and one duet version?

Sorry, Alayne, but MadGrrrl is right about Beth Hart. At least, for now.

To do the dual mixes ideas for the Indigo Girls or anyone else, it would probably have to be on their own Star (not out of the question) as you would be limited in the number of songs. 4 songs with dual mixes on a Star with the Vocal Demonstration mix for each equal 16 tracks.

Which, naturally, brings up the issue of cost per song and overall value. Basically, that seems like a pretty limited market to me.

A Hammer and a Nail
Let It Be Me
Closer to Fine
Galileo
Uncle John's Band (originally the Grateful Dead)
Power of Two
Shame on You
Peace Tonight
Go

First of all, while I know something about this topic, I also know enough to be dangerous. I am definitely not the expert about publishing rights, and do not claim to be.

But, since you asked... I asked the PTB ('powers that be') about doing that exact idea several months ago.

Part of the answer is that, not only does the list change, depending on new songs and new writers, but the list will change for certain artists depending on the individual song and individual songwriters.

It is constantly changing, very dynamic, liquid, difficult, at best, to predict. In effect, in order to give us the best odds, our policy is not to Rock the Boat, Let A Sleeping Dog Lie, - Fill In Your Own Applicable, Time-Honored, Hackneyed Homily.

For instance, look at Garth Brooks. We can do a Garth song that he didn't write or co-write, but we are usually denied the licenses for a song Garth writes. Same with the Eagles (hence, In The City and Ole '55). Since we were granted licenses for the songs on our Garth Spotlight years ago, that specific disc can be continually re-released. But if we were to apply for those licenses to the same songs, but for a new disc/product, we would be denied. And every time you use those songs on a new or different product, you have to apply for, obtain, and pay for the use of the song/s - again.

More confounding, Tori Amos' dad (who administrates her catalog) lets us do one Tori song per disc, but won't let us compile multiple songs onto a Star, 3 Of A Kind, etc.

Then you have the songs with multiple writers, some of whom grant the necessary licenses, and some who don't (Ricky Martin's 1st CD had a couple like this).

It's actually easier to do it with writers like Henley or Pearl Jam, or catalogs like ABKCO, who just blanket deny. At least we know the rules and risks.

Did it ever occur to anyone that the kick these writers have may not be the music, but the people singing it in the clubs..

I know, DanJ, you thought of it five years ago!! LOL

"That's my song, and I'm the only one who should be able to sing it."

Some absolutely abhor Karaoke.

I think the Henley/Vedder/Lisa Thomas outlook of "karaoke sucks" is probably in the minority.

I really think most of their logic revolves around protecting their image, trademark, and, most important: the moneymaking potential of their copyrights, i.e., no overexposure.

http://www.don-henley.com/domain/letter1.htm

Well, folks, it the old story of the camel with his nose under the tent. It's the same reason ol' SpinDog likes to destroy lives. You let a thing get started and it goes on and on and on.

People don't always read everything written, not even in these posts!! Many folks who visit that site would think Don Henly was now some evangelist or something. He may be an atheist and not want his name associated with Jesus Christ. Or some religion who doesn't believe in Christ.

I will bet that fellow was really trying to SELL his website to Henly. I have heard of that a lot on the web. People have gotten rich selling names.

Or not...

I think you are right in what you say about artists wanting to protect their song. I heard on TV that Lee Iacocca once offered Bruce Springsteen $12 million to use the song "Born in the USA" in some method for a commercial. Never heard it, did you?

People! When a songwriter sits down and creates a song, he/she brings something to this world that has not existed since the dawn of time. Don't you think you would be a little protective of such an accomplishment? I would! Didn't Travis Tritt record the Eagles song, "Take it Easy"? Frankly, I like his version better.

If there were more singers like those on YOUR BIG BREAK and less like those who are drunk and slobbering on the mike, maybe the writers would think differently. And, folks, that ain't gonna happen...

And are people paying $95 for those nose-bleed seats? If they are, then the Eagles must put on one hell of a show! I think this is called free enterprize.

And, well, no one ever paid $100 to watch some sweaty jocks bounce a stupd ball around, now have they?

Cliff, I take it you don't like Don Henley!! LOL

quote:

---

Originally posted by Alayne:
What about recording the backing vocals as multiplex so that the KJ could leave them in for soloists and take them out for duets?

---

Since Sound Choice does not do this, I don't think I will violate BC's rules by saying this. Many of Priddis' songs have no back up vocals on them. I have one Kenny Rogers and one James Taylor that I wish did have them. Anyway, for a measley $5 per song you could have those songs for those times when you want someone to back you up live.

Take it for what it's worth...

Dante

On that Eagles list, it seems that every other week, somebody posts an article about Henley suing somebody else for something stupid. One of the lyrics to Get Over It is "Let's kill all the lawyers, kill them tonight" Yeah, right. Then what would Don have to do for fun.

Funny though - performing over 100 concerts a year for 25 years, and you still forget the lyrics.

1. Never
2. Alone
3. All I Wanna Do is Make Love to You
4. What About Love?
5. If Looks Could Kill
6. Even It Up
7. Heartless
8. Bebe Le Strange

Alternate selections include "Dog & Butterfly," and "Secret."

A side note: "Joanne" was performed by Michael Nesmith and the First National Band. (At least that's what it says on my 'ol 45...) Something to remember just in case you're asked on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire"...