Comments on: Idol Headlines for 12/05/08 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm American Idol - I Love This Cheesy Show Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: weareallinnocent http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171368 weareallinnocent Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:11:43 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171368 ^^Thank you, OmahaCookie! <blockquote>If Regie Hamm isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t the listed song writer by copyright, which seems to be the case, then he doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get paid. </blockquote> This is wrong both in law and in fact. But, as you say, I'm not going to belabor the point. ^^Thank you, OmahaCookie!

If Regie Hamm isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t the listed song writer by copyright, which seems to be the case, then he doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get paid.

This is wrong both in law and in fact. But, as you say, I’m not going to belabor the point.

]]> By: OmahaCookie http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171343 OmahaCookie Sat, 06 Dec 2008 21:44:50 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171343 Regie Hamm is listed as the writer of "Time of My Life" on David Cook the CD and is also listed as the writer of "Time of My Life" in the database of the Performing Rights Organization he belongs to (SESAC) http://www.sesac.com/repertory/asp/rsongsnumSQL.asp?SongNum=64814400 Regie Hamm is listed as the writer of “Time of My Life” on David Cook the CD and is also listed as the writer of “Time of My Life” in the database of the Performing Rights Organization he belongs to (SESAC)

http://www.sesac.com/repertory/asp/rsongsnumSQL.asp?SongNum=64814400

]]> By: Trina http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171327 Trina Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:40:47 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171327 Regie has written many songs but not a single one has sold anywhere near a million downloads. He recently talked about being in a better place financially more than he's ever been. Where else would he suddenly be making all that money from? Even the Clay song he co-wrote I wouldn't consider some big paycheck given that CD's sales. Regie has written many songs but not a single one has sold anywhere near a million downloads. He recently talked about being in a better place financially more than he’s ever been. Where else would he suddenly be making all that money from? Even the Clay song he co-wrote I wouldn’t consider some big paycheck given that CD’s sales.

]]> By: Irina http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171325 Irina Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:33:23 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171325 <blockquote>OmahaCookie Dec 6th, 2008 at 2:29 pm It really doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sound like Regie Hamm is getting ripped off.</blockquote> Regie Hamm has written many other songs but I won't belabor the point.

OmahaCookie Dec 6th, 2008 at 2:29 pm

It really doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sound like Regie Hamm is getting ripped off.

Regie Hamm has written many other songs but I won’t belabor the point.

]]> By: GwendolynD http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171322 GwendolynD Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:13:52 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171322 Well, there ya go... Well, there ya go…

]]> By: OmahaCookie http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171318 OmahaCookie Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:29:05 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171318 It really doesn't sound like Regie Hamm is getting ripped off. From his Thanksgiving Blog: <blockquote>I wanted to write a Thanksgiving blog, this year, that would encapsulate my gratitude and thankfulness for having had such a stunning year personally as well as professionally. This has been one of those "banner" years. It's almost mathematically impossible to write a song in March and see it at 1 in September ...but that very thing happened to me this year.</blockquote> <blockquote>"But as the year comes to a close, my family is well and happy. My mortgage is paid, my refrigerator is full and my children are well clothed, well fed giggle boxes. I'm plying my trade and making a living. I'm the happiest, luckiest, most thankful man alive."</blockquote> It really doesn’t sound like Regie Hamm is getting ripped off.
From his Thanksgiving Blog:

I wanted to write a Thanksgiving blog, this year, that would encapsulate my gratitude and thankfulness for having had such a stunning year personally as well as professionally. This has been one of those “banner” years. It’s almost mathematically impossible to write a song in March and see it at 1 in September …but that very thing happened to me this year.

“But as the year comes to a close, my family is well and happy. My mortgage is paid, my refrigerator is full and my children are well clothed, well fed giggle boxes. I’m plying my trade and making a living. I’m the happiest, luckiest, most thankful man alive.”

]]> By: Irina http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171317 Irina Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:06:46 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171317 If Regie Hamm isn't the listed song writer by copyright, which seems to be the case, then he doesn't get paid. Woopee that his name was mentioned in early press but he still got ripped off for a lot of money even though he wrote the winning song which continues to sell and continues to line the pockets of 19R. If Regie Hamm isn’t the listed song writer by copyright, which seems to be the case, then he doesn’t get paid. Woopee that his name was mentioned in early press but he still got ripped off for a lot of money even though he wrote the winning song which continues to sell and continues to line the pockets of 19R.

]]> By: weareallinnocent http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171312 weareallinnocent Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:39:07 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171312 billsmith: Just a few quick links for your viewing pleasure. National news article announcing Hamm as winner, complete with photo and quote from 19 Entertainment about the contest: http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2008-05-20-idol-songwriter_N.htm Regie Hamm at the AI finale, red carpet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63XGtk8mFUE Regie Hamm's webpage collecting continuing media exposure from the win: http://www.regiehamm.com Regie Hamm at wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regie_Hamm BTW, I'm not going to argue with you about this any more. We are viewing the matter from different perspectives and through very different eyes. I will admit that I am left to wonder why someone would seem so intent on fighting a battle that Regie Hamm is not, but that choice belongs to someone other than me. Peace~ :bye_tb: billsmith: Just a few quick links for your viewing pleasure.

National news article announcing Hamm as winner, complete with photo and quote from 19 Entertainment about the contest:

http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2008-05-20-idol-songwriter_N.htm

Regie Hamm at the AI finale, red carpet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63XGtk8mFUE

Regie Hamm’s webpage collecting continuing media exposure from the win:

http://www.regiehamm.com

Regie Hamm at wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regie_Hamm

BTW, I’m not going to argue with you about this any more. We are viewing the matter from different perspectives and through very different eyes. I will admit that I am left to wonder why someone would seem so intent on fighting a battle that Regie Hamm is not, but that choice belongs to someone other than me.

Peace~ :bye_tb:

]]> By: billsmith1976 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171305 billsmith1976 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:27:01 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171305 They never said it on air........ As far as a new songwriter being listed. I have no idea what that is about. All I do know is ,that it has been that way for a while now, It seems to me If I had written that song. I would do everything in my power to remove the other writers name. Either way something is not right. If there is only one writer of the song than someone is trying to take credit for something they did not write. And to FolkFan I don't believe that U.S.A Today is American Idol. They never said it on air……..
As far as a new songwriter being listed.
I have no idea what that is about.
All I do know is ,that it has been that way
for a while now,
It seems to me If I had written that song.
I would do everything in my power to remove the other writers name.
Either way something is not right.
If there is only one writer of the song
than someone is trying to take credit for something they did not write.
And to FolkFan I don’t believe that U.S.A Today
is American Idol.

]]> By: billsmith1976 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171304 billsmith1976 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:25:09 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171304 Hey weareallinnocent, As one of the many songwriters that entered both songwriting contest and as someone that has went to that site and has read all that's there. I've got to say that as far as I can tell, not only did Americanidolexposed do their homework, but also for every statement they make they have a link to back it up. You say American Idol announced Mr Hamm as the winner, But no they did not, I watched and they never said his name. If I'm wrong please prove it, Did you even take the time to read the page? http://americanidolexposed.weebly.com/ Judging by your comments, I highly doubt it, And as far as the other links, the link to T.O.M.L. wiki page is also listed, if you would have taken two seconds to read it, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Time_of_My_Life_(David_Cook_song) I have nothing to gain ,but like I said before ,I was one of the suckers that entered for both years, so I feel I have an interest in it. And if you have inside info about this contest I would love to hear it, :smile_wp: Hey weareallinnocent,
As one of the many songwriters that entered both songwriting contest
and as someone that has went to that site and has read all that’s there.
I’ve got to say that as far as I can tell, not only did Americanidolexposed do
their homework, but also for every statement they make they have a link
to back it up.
You say American Idol announced Mr Hamm as the winner,
But no they did not, I watched and they never said his name.
If I’m wrong please prove it,
Did you even take the time to read the page?

http://americanidolexposed.weebly.com/

Judging by your comments, I highly doubt it,
And as far as the other links, the link to T.O.M.L. wiki page
is also listed, if you would have taken two seconds to read it,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Time_of_My_Life_(David_Cook_song)

I have nothing to gain ,but like I said before ,I was one of the suckers
that entered for both years, so I feel I have an interest in it.

And if you have inside info about this contest I would love to hear it, :smile_wp:

]]> By: FolkFan http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171295 FolkFan Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:50:15 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171295 Here is the correct wikipedia link for Time of My Life: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Time_of_My_Life_(David_Cook_song) Note that the very first sentence credits Regie Hamm and a second songwriter (?), and credits a <em>May 21, 2008</em> USA Today article as the source for the information that Hamm wrote the song. In short, AI announced that Hamm had won the songwriting competition before Magic Rainbow was performed on the finale. You can criticize AI for all sorts of things, but this does not seem to be one of them. Here is the correct wikipedia link for Time of My Life: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Time_of_My_Life_(David_Cook_song)

Note that the very first sentence credits Regie Hamm and a second songwriter (?), and credits a May 21, 2008 USA Today article as the source for the information that Hamm wrote the song. In short, AI announced that Hamm had won the songwriting competition before Magic Rainbow was performed on the finale.

You can criticize AI for all sorts of things, but this does not seem to be one of them.

]]> By: BigNLiddle http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171290 BigNLiddle Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:09:47 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171290 Remember Cardin McKinney? She's the lead role in Keith Urban's new video for "Sweet Thing" Her blog: <blockquote>Hi everyone! Just wanting to let everyone know that I just landed the Lead Role for the new Keith Urban, "Sweet Thing" video!!! I am SO excited! It shoots Monday and Tuesday and will probably air a few weeks later. I'll let you know as soon as I hear and can put a video up. If you see it before I do, let me know!! </blockquote> http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=45242959&blogID=454259222 Remember Cardin McKinney?

She’s the lead role in Keith Urban’s new video for “Sweet Thing”

Her blog:

Hi everyone!

Just wanting to let everyone know that I just landed the Lead Role for the new Keith Urban, “Sweet Thing” video!!! I am SO excited!

It shoots Monday and Tuesday and will probably air a few weeks later. I’ll let you know as soon as I hear and can put a video up. If you see it before I do, let me know!!

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=45242959&blogID=454259222

]]> By: weareallinnocent http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171289 weareallinnocent Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:55:14 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171289 <blockquote>Hey, weareallinnocent I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Americanidolexposed missed the point. I think they were trying to show that American Idol never gave anyone credit for winning the songwriting contest, and still havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t as far as I can tell. If I am wrong please let me know. While David Cook is the American Idol right now he is not American Idol. As far as I know A.I. has never said the name of the winning songwriter. And something else that is interesting is if you check out the Wiki page for T.O.M.L you will see another name credited for writing the song. </blockquote> It's technical but americanidolexposed did miss the point because they only quote one application in the copyright office and it appears to be the app for the sound recording only. (Hamm can file his own application for the music and lyrics, assuming he did not contract away that right.) They apparently do not know the terms of the contract between Hamm and 19. From what I've seen on his own website, Hamm is not only promoting his own version of TOML, he mentions making quite a bit of money, so I'm hard pressed to believe that 19 has shorted him at all. And, if 19 has, Hamm has legal recourse. So, to me, americanidolexposed is taking limited information, making broad assumptions, sensationalizing and exploiting both for their own gain. Typical. :rolleyes_ee: Anyway, I haven't watched it in awhile, but I seem to recall the song announced as Hamm's before it was performed for the first time? Regardless, I know from his blog that Hamm flew out and was honored at the finale and festivities... So, again... Bottom line, as far as we know, neither AI nor 19 have management or promotional rights over (or obligations to) Regie Hamm. To suggest -- essentially through innuendo and nothing more -- that their failure to promote him amounts to a legal wrong is absurd. If they have more, know more, can show more, fine. But, until then, drop the pen. YMMV ETA: Wiki is "the people's" encyclopedia and anyone can edit/add info, so take it with a grain of salt always. The link you provided refers to the song from Dirty Dancing called "(I've Had) the Time of My Life" as written by someone else, because it was. :-) (That poetry link you provided looks bogus to me, but regardless, neither AI nor Cook have anything to do with that either.)

Hey, weareallinnocent

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Americanidolexposed missed the point. I think they were trying to show that American Idol never gave anyone credit for winning the songwriting contest, and still havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t as far as I can tell. If I am wrong please let me know.
While David Cook is the American Idol right now he is not American Idol. As far as I know A.I. has never said the name of the winning songwriter. And something else that is interesting is if you check out the Wiki page for T.O.M.L you will see another name credited for writing the song.

It’s technical but americanidolexposed did miss the point because they only quote one application in the copyright office and it appears to be the app for the sound recording only. (Hamm can file his own application for the music and lyrics, assuming he did not contract away that right.) They apparently do not know the terms of the contract between Hamm and 19. From what I’ve seen on his own website, Hamm is not only promoting his own version of TOML, he mentions making quite a bit of money, so I’m hard pressed to believe that 19 has shorted him at all. And, if 19 has, Hamm has legal recourse.

So, to me, americanidolexposed is taking limited information, making broad assumptions, sensationalizing and exploiting both for their own gain. Typical. :rolleyes_ee:

Anyway, I haven’t watched it in awhile, but I seem to recall the song announced as Hamm’s before it was performed for the first time? Regardless, I know from his blog that Hamm flew out and was honored at the finale and festivities… So, again…

Bottom line, as far as we know, neither AI nor 19 have management or promotional rights over (or obligations to) Regie Hamm. To suggest — essentially through innuendo and nothing more — that their failure to promote him amounts to a legal wrong is absurd. If they have more, know more, can show more, fine. But, until then, drop the pen. YMMV

ETA: Wiki is “the people’s” encyclopedia and anyone can edit/add info, so take it with a grain of salt always. The link you provided refers to the song from Dirty Dancing called “(I’ve Had) the Time of My Life” as written by someone else, because it was. :-) (That poetry link you provided looks bogus to me, but regardless, neither AI nor Cook have anything to do with that either.)

]]> By: ozarka http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171288 ozarka Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:53:19 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171288 Congratulations to David Cook and the Cookies. "Light On" took the top spot this week on the Vh1 Top 20 Countdown. "Crush" dropped down to the 3rd position. Beyonce's new video for "Single Ladies Put a Ring On It" debuted into the 2nd place position. Jennifer Hudson's "Spotlight" moved up from #14 to #8. Congratulations to David Cook and the Cookies. “Light On” took the top spot this week on the Vh1 Top 20 Countdown. “Crush” dropped down to the 3rd position. Beyonce’s new video for “Single Ladies Put a Ring On It” debuted into the 2nd place position. Jennifer Hudson’s “Spotlight” moved up from #14 to #8.

]]> By: LK08 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm/comment-page-3/#comment-171242 LK08 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:02:22 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-120508.htm#comment-171242 soundscene- David looks SO tired in those pictures. I imagine he was stressed about performing those songs in front of a big audience for the first time. Now that it went so well, I hope he can rest more. It is funny that when talking about music, people can say "the David's" and everyone knows who they are talking about. I guess they are destined to be linked together forever. Not necessarily a bad thing, as far as being thought of as successful. soundscene- David looks SO tired in those pictures. I imagine he was stressed about performing those songs in front of a big audience for the first time. Now that it went so well, I hope he can rest more.

It is funny that when talking about music, people can say “the David’s” and everyone knows who they are talking about. I guess they are destined to be linked together forever. Not necessarily a bad thing, as far as being thought of as successful.

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