McCain used Browne’s 1977 hit “Running on Empty” in a commercial shown in Ohio. Browne claims that the use of the sone infringes hiis copyright and will make people conclude thaT he endorses McCain. He is seeking $75,000 on damages.
On a different front, a week ago on Swingtown, Laurie ran away from the cabin so she could hitchhike back to Chicago so whe and Doug could go to a Jackson Browne concert.
All in all, a big week for Jackson Browne. And I am not sure that “Running on Empty” is the best song for a campaign.
Filed under: 2008 Copyright Cases, Copyright, Infringment Cases
LAWYER, MY EYES
If you “borrow” a song and don’t want to be sued
Avoid the performer who sings for his feud.
Seek out some lyrics that fit like a glove
But steer clear of the guy who wrote Lawyers in Love.
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Light verse, ripped from the headlines