Heart to McCain/Palin: Back off on 'Barracuda'

Sarah Palin's views and values in NO WAY represent us as American women. We ask that our song 'Barracuda' no longer be used to promote her image. The song 'Barracuda' was written in the late 70s as a scathing rant against the soulless, corporate nature of the music business, particularly for women. (The 'barracuda' represented the business.) While Heart did not and would not authorize the use of their song at the RNC, there's irony in Republican ... Full Story »

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Topics: Presidential Election 2008, Republicans, Republican Nomination, Sarah Palin, Celebrities, Music
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Posted by: Posted by Jon Raymond - Sep 5, 2008 - 1:56 PM PDT
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Sep 5, 2008 - 2:03 PM PDT

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by Jon Raymond - Oct. 1, 2008

A factual account of Heart's legal and heartfelt reaction to the Republican's illegal use of their song.

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