jasonwalston Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Working a record for self-release and really want to cover this song, if only because i want more people to hear it. Any ideas on how to get permission? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Working a record for self-release and really want to cover this song, if only because i want more people to hear it. Any ideas on how to get permission? Well, If I was doing this, I would start with Tony Margherita Management. http://tmmchi.com/ You'll probably eventually need to contact Bug Music, http://www.bugmusic.com/, which I believe publishes Tweedy's music under his publishing company, "Words Ampersand Music." (BMI) http://www.bugmusic.com/viewclient.aspx?IM=23503 Or maybe Broadcast Music, Inc. http://www.bmi.com/ I'm not really sure how the industry works. Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chisoxjtrain Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Working a record for self-release and really want to cover this song, if only because i want more people to hear it. Any ideas on how to get permission? You will not be able to cover it until Jeff Tweedy does it. I have tried this in the past and got this response from Nora Guthrie: Dear John, I received your request through Bug Music. Unfortunately, as Jeff Tweedy is a co-writer (music composer) on the song, he has first option to record, which he plans on doing. That's why your request was denied. Once the original composer has recorded a song, then others can release covers. But for now, until Jeff releases it, we have to deny your request. Thanks for your interest in this beautiful song... All the best,Nora Guthrie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobs Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 can anyone hook me up with an mp3 of this song. i've no knowledge of it, which needs correcting. thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Maybe someone has converted this to mp3, but you can grab it in m4a format at Owl & Bear. http://owlandbear.com/wilco-archive Scroll down to find the "Jeff Tweedy" section, and it was performed live on Jan 4, 2000. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Scroll down to find the "Jeff Tweedy" section, and it was performed live on Jan 4, 2000.Does this mean that jasonwalston can also play it live, but not record it for release? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jasonwalston Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 Does this mean that jasonwalston can also play it live, but not record it for release?i was under the impression that anybody can play anything live, hence - cover bands. I rly doubt jeff is going to release it, as he hasnt performed it in 9 years, but if he does, thats probably cooler than me releasing it anyways. also, can i have nora's email/contact? thanks. -jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 also, can i have nora's email/contact? thanks. -jasonGoogle "woody guthrie foundation" and you can write to her there, I'm sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chisoxjtrain Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Google "woody guthrie foundation" and you can write to her there, I'm sure. That is exactly what I did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
owl Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Maybe someone has converted this to mp3, but you can grab it in m4a format at Owl & Bear. http://owlandbear.com/wilco-archive Scroll down to find the "Jeff Tweedy" section, and it was performed live on Jan 4, 2000. Which is also probably one of the best Tweedy solo shows ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 you can cover any song live, but venues do have to pay ASCAP royalties still small Bars/Venues just pay a flat ASCAP fee usually though, while larger venues submit royalty payments if a band covers another artists song.the flat fee is usually pretty minimal (like $3 for a show full of local acts) from what i've seen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 you can cover any song live, but venues do have to pay ASCAP royalties still small Bars/Venues just pay a flat ASCAP fee usually though, while larger venues submit royalty payments if a band covers another artists song.the flat fee is usually pretty minimal (like $3 for a show full of local acts) from what i've seen An excellent point and a very touchy issue for some. A jazz club in Kansas City got closed down b/c of this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Which is also probably one of the best Tweedy solo shows ever. uh-uh... Portland 2001 takes the cake. i've been meaning to send a copy to a-man for the archive. i'd love to see the bootleg get an official release, cause its worthy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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