[Upd-discuss] Cliff Richard challenges EU rock'n'roll 'swindle'
Prof. Mickey Davis
michael.davis@law.csuohio.edu
01 Nov 2004 10:30:00 -0500
Always, at least theoretically.
Mickey Davis
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In response to:
Quick question - are Cliff's moral rights over songs he has both created and performed affected once the performance rights have expired?
---- Message from James Davis <jamesd@jml.net> at 2004-11-01 14:30:21 ------
>http://business.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,13130-1338692,00.html
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>The most successful singles artist in British chart history, Sir Cliff,
>63, said that he was leading a fight for music?s unsung heroes. "I am very
>fortunate because I continue to earn money," said the singer, who last
>night secured his 59th top ten album with Something's Goin' On. "But what
>about the Shadows or the families of Tommy Steele, Adam Faith or Lonnie
>Donegan? Many artists rely on one hit record as their sole source of
>income, but now they will earn nothing. I feel a responsibility to speak
>out for them?
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>Sir Cliff, who is well known for his Christian beliefs, added: "I am told
>that my recordings could even be used in pornographic films and there's
>not a thing I co