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It's not an issue of fair use. FTA: > My parodies have always fallen under what the courts call "fair use," and this one was no different, legally allowing me
by RyanMcGreal 16y ago
It's not an issue of fair use. FTA:
> My parodies have always fallen under what the courts call "fair use," and this one was no different, legally allowing me to record and release it without permission. But it has always been my personal policy to get the consent of the original artist before including my parodies on any album, so of course I will respect Gaga’s wishes.
This is a story about Lady Gaga, not intellectual property law.
- city41 16y agoHow is it any different then to upload the song to YouTube? In today's atmosphere it'd probably get more exposure and listens to on YouTube than on his album.
- zacharycohn 16y agoBecause he's not selling it on his album if it's on Youtube.
- city41 16y agoIs money the issue here? He said he'd donate all proceeds from the song to the Human Rights Campaign. It seems more Lady Gaga was offended by the parody, and being on YouTube means she'll still be offended by it (probably more so as this controversy gains traction, this will probably be Al's most listened to single in some time)
- rhizome 16y agoIt's pretty much Coolio and "Amish Paradise" all over again. Al is a nice guy, asks if the artist minds even though he doesn't have to, and the artist then chooses whether to be a ponce or not.