Bush Asked to Stop Using'Still the One'

[Bossy Monkey]

Oct 29, 12:21 PM EDT

Bush Asked to Stop Using'Still the One'

By DEVLIN BARRETT
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The songwriter who helped pen the 1970s hit, "Still the One," is demanding that President Bush stop using the tune at campaign events, arguing that he's no fan of the Republican incumbent and the campaign never got permission to use the song.

John Hall, a former Democratic county legislator in upstate New York, co-wrote "Still the One" and recorded it with his band Orleans in 1976. The cheery pop tune was played at Bush events Thursday and again Friday to open and close a rally for the president in New Hampshire.

"I was watching TV, and there all of a sudden was my song, my guitar playing, my voice coming out of the speakers," said the 56-year-old Hall, still a working musician.

Hall wrote "Still the One" with his then-wife, Johanna D. Hall. The two as well as surviving members of the band are supporters of Democratic Sen. John Kerry and don't want their work used to promote Bush's re-election, Hall said.
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Besides, reworking "16 Tons" with a larger number would probably be more appropriate.

I know, I know, kids, you hate the song and want to say disparaging stuff about Orleans. But by me, every little "Fuck you" Bush gets is pretty neato.

[DODI]

1. I knew this would happen. John Hall was also a part of the No Nukes

concerts! I didn't think he would be supportive of the use of his song!

[mac56]

2. I'd never slam Orleans.

Great pop band. What's more, John Hall is a good Dem, and has been an anti-nuke activist too.

[Droopy]

3. Good for them.

Here's a big, fat FUCK YOU going out to Mr. Bush.

[patrice]

4. Typical thieving.

Oh, but it is okay for them, they're "Right".

[Dogmudgeon]

5. Way to go!

I can't tell you the crap I've taken from my hipster friends simply because I like the band Orleans. To find out that they're still around, active, and promoting the progressive dream is all the sweeter.

(I keep tellin' 'em, if you don't respect the music, the Avenging Music Angels are gonna smite you with some really bad music. Imagine the REM version of Let The Eagle Soar as a number-one hit.)

--bkl

[KT2000]

6. They should only use songs

written by repukes - a limiting proposition I'll bet.

[Bossy Monkey]

7. They dropped it. That was quick!

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Oct 29, 3:08 PM EDT

Bush Campaign Drops'Still the One'

By DEVLIN BARRETT
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush campaign abruptly stopped using the 1970's hit "Still the One" at campaign rallies Friday after the songwriter, no fan of the president, claimed the Republicans never got permission.

John Hall, a former Democratic county legislator in upstate New York, co-wrote the song and recorded it with his band Orleans in 1976. He complained on Friday morning about the campaign playing the song at the president's events.

The cheery pop tune was opened and ended a Bush campaign rally in New Hampshire Friday, but then vanished from the political playlist.

"Out of deference to Mr. Hall's views, the song will no longer be played," said Bush campaign spokeswoman Nicole Devenish. She said the song had been included in a catalog of music that the campaign's licensing company used to provide music for events.

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