imago said:

Emancipation89 said:

I'm not offended, it's 100% your opinion. Although after you made it clear how you can't stand MJ, I can't help but to think that you're quite biased lol but everyone's entitled to their opinion I guess.

I would honestly take Paul's criticism seriously if he never did the same thing to other artists.

The fact that he sold out Buddy Holly's catalog, simply says that Paul DOES NOT think selling music to commercials is wrong. And his own songs to Apple commercial.

So in short, I don't think Paul actually meant what he said when he said using Beatles songs in commercial is not a good thing.

1. yes, I'm biased, but MJ is in the wrong anyway

2. I don't think Paul would have minded the song being used for something other than selling shoes. Had it been for a different cause. MJ is in the wrong.

I doubt it.

Again, you can go ahead and think MJ was wrong, but if you're gonna say MJ's vulgar, I think it's only fair if Paul gets judged equally.

I don't think it was wrong for MJ to do that. If selling songs to commercials is a bad thing, Paul was wrong for not wanting to take control over his catalog in the first place.

Emancipation89 said:

laurarichardson said:

It was interview conducted with Paul McCarthy !!!! It was not in the National Enquirer. Back in the day legitmate media had not sunk to the level of tabloids and did actaully report facts.l

Paul was not mad at Mike for outbidding him he was mad that Mike bid at all. Paul mentioned the matter to Mike in confidence and Mike went off and placed a bid on the catalogue.

I know what I read and remember this has a big news story at the time.

I'd appreciate it if you could send me the link. I've never heard that from Paul before and I watched and read quite a few interviews of Paul talking about Beatles catalog. (In Oprah interview, she even questioned if Paul WANTED MJ to buy the catalog, which was interesting)

If what you're saying is true, I can only conclude that Paul Mccartney tells a different story in every interview. So yeah, I'd really love to read the interview, thanks.

I am going to see if I can find the interviews. This was a big topic of discussion in the black community and in the general media. Yes,it is possible that Paul did make more than one statement since he was upset that Mike brought the rights after he told Mike about it in confindence. Once Mike brough the rights and all was said and done why would Paul keep discussing that part. His only issue at point would be how the songs were being used.

laurarichardson said:

Emancipation89 said:

I'd appreciate it if you could send me the link. I've never heard that from Paul before and I watched and read quite a few interviews of Paul talking about Beatles catalog. (In Oprah interview, she even questioned if Paul WANTED MJ to buy the catalog, which was interesting)

If what you're saying is true, I can only conclude that Paul Mccartney tells a different story in every interview. So yeah, I'd really love to read the interview, thanks.

I am going to see if I can find the interviews. This was a big topic of discussion in the black community and in the general media. Yes,it is possible that Paul did make more than one statement since he was upset that Mike brought the rights after he told Mike about it in confindence. Once Mike brough the rights and all was said and done why would Paul keep discussing that part. His only issue at point would be how the songs were being used.

So what purpose does Paul McCartney think is okay to use anyone's music? What did he use Buddy Holly's for?

shayde said:

laurarichardson said:

I am going to see if I can find the interviews. This was a big topic of discussion in the black community and in the general media. Yes,it is possible that Paul did make more than one statement since he was upset that Mike brought the rights after he told Mike about it in confindence. Once Mike brough the rights and all was said and done why would Paul keep discussing that part. His only issue at point would be how the songs were being used.

So what purpose does Paul McCartney think is okay to use anyone's music? What did he use Buddy Holly's for?

That was one of things that was controversial because Paul owns other artist's music and it seemed like it was only okay for him to make that type of investment.