John McCain: Jackson Browne Used Me

John McCain is returning Jackson Browne's August lawsuit complaining about McCain using his song "Running on Empty" during his campaign by claiming Browne is just trying drum up publicity for his own album, reports TMZ.

McCain's lawyers filed a response, saying Jackson complained so he could get press to promote his new album, which came out a month later.

J-Mac also makes the argument he could use the tune whenever and where he wants because he was running for Prez, not trying to make a buck off it. If the court buys this "political speech as public interest" claim, it pretty much means curtains for a bunch of other musicians who were PO'd about their songs being used by the GOP.

The list of other acts mad at McCain for playing their songs includes Van Halen, Heart, Foo Fighters and more.

Comments

[acecat]

John McCain doesn't have sense enough to be embarassed to reveal himself to be the biggest whiner on the planet. He's just mad because his entitlement complex has been deflated by a commoner. This may be coming a little late but--GROW UP MCCAIN!

[jacobomorales]

I wonder how many rock musicians are republicans? Not too many and the musicians who claim to be, like Jr, are not good enough to carry a crowd so the only thing left for them is to steal a show. Like everything else they do.

[MojoTens]

BB King is GOP as was Ray Charles. Are they good enough to carry a crowd?

We libs can make our point without making personal insults as well. Nothing wrong wth being a Republican; there are idiot Dems too. Idiocy knows no political ideology.

[tlinquist]

I don't think that BB KIng is GOP... didn't he give Bill Clinton his most prized possession, his infamous guitar Lucille, as a gift during the Clinton presidency??

[jwb]

Britney Spear's "Baby One More Time" would have been an appropriate theme song. She's a GOP person, I believe.

[DannyEastVillage]

If you have not seen it, rent Michael Moore's "Farenheit 911"--just to watch the interview with Britney about how she thinks Americans should support George's actions after the WTC came down. If you had any doubts about the make-up of her "mind," this'll put 'em to rest.

[DannyEastVillage]

if you call that a "person."

[spiderbucket]

Not many artists are GOP. It's like being a vegetarian butcher.

[KOisGod]

One song, my favorite of Jackson's

In the Shape of the heart, captures all the joys and pit falls of relationships. It's perfect -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIUnWuAeKl8&feature=related

[Truthosaurus]

I guess Jackson should know about the pitfalls of relationships. Did he write that song before or after he was physically assaulting his girlfriend;)

[primercord]

Your ignorance is showing Truthosaurus.... He doesn't abuse his women, that's what happens when you get all your information from movies. I hate to burst your bubble, but Hollywood doesn't always tell the truth, they just alter the story to make more money.
Oh well, stupid is as stupid does....

[KOisGod]

Here you go.

People speak of love dont know what theyre thinking of
Wait around for the one who fits just like a glove
Speak in terms of belief and belonging
Try to fit some name to their longing
People speak of love

There was a hole left in the wall
From some ancient fight
About the size of a fist
Or something thrown that had missed
And there were other holes as well
In the house where our nights fell
Far too many to repair
In the time that we were there

[Steambomb]

Now many might think that this is crazy thinking. But lets examine the republican mind and realize that in their world its not a crime if you dont get caught.

[CeeCee]

Go away McC.

[sloreader]

Now that the election is over, perhaps JM could tune up one of my favorite Jackson Brown songs, i.e., After the Deluge!

[TheLar]

Why would anyone choose a campaign song with lyrics like "Running On Empty" ?

McCain's playlist = another hideous decision from a hideous man.

[Howzat]

Give it a rest. We are fed up with McCain and Palin...they dont deserve anymore coverage.

Santa is the next victim we should be talking about. No toys for the kids, no bailout for the Autos, no food for the starving in Darfur and only good news is the indictments served on Cheney and Gonzo.

Gone Cheney gone

[isadora]

Are we to be subjected the the perpetual whining of John McSharme about 'What others have done to him' or whatever way he twists it? Will his adoring supporters buy into it? Using a musician's work without payment is STEALING, like taking money out of someone's wallet. Complain McCain, complain...(as Ogden Nash says) ad infinitum and nauseaum.

Get over it John! Go watch (the self cannonized) Saint Sarah gush and goo her platitudes while turnkeys are slaughtered in the background and the worker who is doing it looks all google-eved over the great Republican babe. Maybe you can put yourself to work ratiionalizing that, John-Boy

[Eastexgal]

Of course McCain was trying to make money. Music is chosen that makes people feel good and want to give money.
At each of these events people are asked for money for the campaign. These campaigns have paid employees, they need money to survive just like any other business. The only thing different is that most politicans are selling BS.

[Glowcy]

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JMc can't complain about anybody using him or his campaign while he was in the midst of using Sarah and Joe.

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[OGoodGrief]

How appropriate that J-Mac (?!!!) used Running on Empty for his campaign. LOL.

This is a song about a rock star that begins life early with no plan, only a dream. He's followed the dream but isn't sure that anything will be left for him when it ends. He loves life on the road, but doesn't have any control of where it's all heading. He's getting older and remembering relationships that could've been and realizing the futility of chasing a dream of youth (running blind) while everyone around him seems to be moving past that.

Running on-running on empty
Running on-running blind
Running on-running into the sun
But I'm running behind

McCain sure was running behind. LOL.

[spiderbucket]

Repugs only act like they 'get' music and art. In truth, they don't typically have the capacity to distinguish quality from crap unless there is a price tag attached. They know a good suit cause it's costs a lot more but have no idea what constitutes ART. In fact, they are hostile to such things because they know that to be artistic is to be open-minded and free thinking.

[frankstallone]

Do you smell your own farts too?

[spiderbucket]

YOUR name is Frank Stallone thus proving my point.

[almoguy]

"J-Mac also makes the argument ......"

J-Mac ? Oh that John McCain....he is so ghetto!!!! LOL

[tlgeiger62]

OMG - how much plastic surgery has Browne gotten!? He looks shockingly awful.