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In reply to the discussion: Don't Know how I feel about Bob Dylan's big deal. [View all]StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)26. Artists have to give permission for their songs to be used in commercials
Anyone can record the song as long as they pay mechanic royalties. But if they want to use it for other purposes, they need permission from the copyright owner.
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I've been over Dylan since he rage screamed his greatest hits at me in concert nearly 20 years ago.
NightWatcher
Dec 2020
#1
I saw Merle Haggard open for him. You could tell there was no sound check.
NightWatcher
Dec 2020
#14
I've seen him about 10 times over the past 20 years....half the times were GREAT...
cbdo2007
Dec 2020
#31
Lol, I love that one in the Allstate commercial with the woman rolling down the street!
cwydro
Dec 2020
#49
Cashing in, can't take it with you, Stevie Nicks is selling her rights too, its their money, do it
Baclava
Dec 2020
#8
Commercials have used Dylan's music before. It's legal as long as they pay royalties. An example --
Hoyt
Dec 2020
#9
Artists have to give permission for their songs to be used in commercials
StarfishSaver
Dec 2020
#26
Would royalties pay out $300 million over the years? Maybe he doesn't think so.
blueinredohio
Dec 2020
#15
Songs from that era are beginning to lose their impact anyways....love Dylan and his music, but
cbdo2007
Dec 2020
#33
I sincerely vacate that one point of mine since I have zero knowledge of that topic.
UTUSN
Dec 2020
#56