[Upd-discuss] Cliff Richard challenges EU rock'n'roll 'swindle'

[Michael Hart]

Here's perhaps the question that should have been asked:

Can they use the NAME of the performer in the credits?


Michael Hart


On Mon, 1 Nov 2004, Prof. Mickey Davis wrote:

> Always, at least theoretically.
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> 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
>>
>> 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?
>>
>> 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
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