Home | Pop | Cyndi Lauper demands song to be removed from political campaign

Cyndi Lauper demands song to be removed from political campaign

By on 14/01/2012
The singer said she has not authorised her song's use in an American campaign. Cyndi Lauper
The singer said she has not authorised her song's use in an American campaign.

There has been a long history of songs being involved in political campaigns against the wishes of the singer, or at least without thinking what the lyrics of song actually mean.

Latest to enter the arena is Cyndi Lauper who has demanded that her song,, True Colours, be removed from an advert that discredits Republican Candidate Mitt Romney, as she hasn’t authorised its use.

Posting on Twitter, the singer said, “Got a call saying my song is being used on a commercial trashing Romney. 1st I never approved it. Not that I his (sic) supporter. I’m Not. But I wouldn’t have wanted the song used in that way. “

Probably the worst faux pas of musical use in a political campaign was that of Reagan’s use of Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The USA as part of his campaign, completely missing the point that the song was a statement against the Vietnam war and not a jovial declaration of being American. 

Pop
MORE: Cyndi Lauper
SHARE IT!

Cyndi Lauper Related:

Cyndi Lauper thinks people who discriminate against their children because they are gay are "ripping out a piece of" their "own soul".
Posted 11/10/2011 in Showbiz
Intriguing duet came about at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
Posted 09/05/2011 in Alternative
Steve Carell hopes Cyndi Lauper watches his new film because he admits he has a crush on her in it.
Posted 17/04/2010 in Showbiz

You May Also Like:

Comments