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Posted in music on April 12, 2011

Florida Governor apologizes to David Byrne (on YouTube)

I sincerely apologize to David Byrne...
sorry David Byrne

"Singer/songwriter David Byrne and Index Music Inc. have resolved their lawsuit against former Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Charlie Crist for United States Senate, The Stevens and Schriefer Group, Ltd., and Red October Productions, Inc. The lawsuit arose from a web campaign video made by Stevens and Schriefer Group Ltd. And Red October Productions, Inc., which Charlie Crist used in his primary campaign for United States Senate, that incorporated portions of the song Road to Nowhere, a song written by Mr. Byrne and recorded by Mr. Byrne and his band Talking Heads. The lawsuit, filed on May 24, 2010 in the United States District Court in Tampa, alleged that this use of Road to Nowhere required licenses which were not obtained. The financial terms of the settlement are confidential.

Former Florida Governor Charlie Christ, Charlie Crist for United States Senate, The Stevens and Schriefer Group Ltd., and Red October Productions, Inc. apologize that a portion of David Byrne's song and the recording of Road to Nowhere was used without permission. Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Charlie Crist for United States Senate, The Stevens and Schriefer Group Ltd., and Red October Productions, Inc. do not support or condone any actions taken by anyone involved in the 2010 election campaign for United States Senate that were inconsistent with artists' rights of the various legal protections afforded to intellectual property.

Governor Crist has filmed a video apology..."

...which is pretty funny and you can watch it below...

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posted at 5:09 PM on April 12, 2011 in music | Comments (28)

Comments (28)

"...which is pretty funny and you can watch it below..."

Uh, when does the funny part start? No funny parts in that video.

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 5:17 PM

I was just thinking the same thing. It's not funny as much as appropriate and respectful.

Posted by Abby | April 12, 2011 5:19 PM

Damn straight!!!!!!

Posted by The Real Real Yup. PERIOD | April 12, 2011 5:20 PM

When will David byrne apologize to all of us for making the knotty pine?

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 5:27 PM

Ooooh he card read good!

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 5:33 PM

Charlie Crist is far from being straight.

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 5:40 PM

I thought maybe he was gonna sing.

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 6:00 PM

He's also unfortunately no longer the Florida Governor. Gov Douchebag Rick Scott holds that office until they can recall him.

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 6:04 PM

is that not david byrne in the picture?

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 6:05 PM

HILARIOUS!! He nailed it. Total natural at playing a respectful ex-politician who lost a lawsuit and was forced to apologize. Fucking comic gold.

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 6:42 PM

did this scumbag really think he could get away w stealing someone's work and not have to pay for it? the arrogance I understand, but could he really be that STUPID ?!

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 6:51 PM

He looks like his head is going to explode like in Scanners.

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 7:04 PM

Reeeeeemix!

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 7:28 PM

Gov. Tanny Whitetop...WINNING, Duh!!

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 8:12 PM

He should have apologized wearing a big David Byrne-style coat. Then it would have been funny.

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 8:16 PM

Gov. George Muthafucking Hamilton apologizing like a beaten down bitch! Damn!! That white fool is tan as a discolored pile
of loose shit!!

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 8:28 PM

^^^ you're so cute.

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 8:36 PM

That was pretty funny. It's really funny this is basically all over a YouTube video, though.

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 8:37 PM

looks like his campaign was a Road to Nowhere!

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 8:44 PM

this is a bit ridiculous that someone with his budget wouldn't have one person in his team take the time to properly clear the song. Its not that difficult

Posted by free rap beats and instrumentals | April 12, 2011 9:14 PM

Moron.............LOSING

Posted by Anonymous | April 12, 2011 9:53 PM

I had no idea David Lee Roth pissed off David Byrne.

Posted by Anonymous | April 13, 2011 10:26 AM

Surprised that they didn't realize you needed to license a song before you could use it in a commercial.

Posted by JB Shugarts | April 13, 2011 3:06 PM

what a dumbass. seriously, who just uses a famous song (or any song) for a tv add without obtaining the rights? amateur.

Posted by Anonymous | April 13, 2011 8:45 PM

^ad

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