DeVore vs. Henley: Round 3
by Chuck DeVoreRocker Don Henley’s legal threats have shut down our rough cut April Fool’s music video Obama lampoon based on “The Boys of Summer” on both YouTube and on Orange County’s alternative newspaper, the O.C. Weekly. We’re responding with a counter-claim, asserting our First Amendment right to political free speech in parody based on the Supreme Court ruling of Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc.
While the legal issues play out, it’s time to up the ante on Mr. Henley’s liberal goon tactics. By popular request, I have penned the words to our new parody song, an expose of Senator Barbara Boxer’s new cap-and-trade energy bill that will operate as a hidden tax that will also enrich a few people.
So, here it is, sung to the tune of Henley’s “All She Wants to Do Is Dance” -
All She Wants to Do Is Tax
They’re pickin’ up the taxpayers and puttin
‘em in a jam
And all she wants to do is tax, tax
Liberals been liberals since I don’t know when
And all she wants to do is tax
Cap and trade program-from D.C. Inc.
And all she wants to do is tax, tax
They pull and push us right over the brink
And all she wants to do is tax
Barbara Boxer talkin’ round
Control in her sight
And all she wants to do is tax, tax
Wild-eyed global warmers
Who ain’t afraid to lie
And all she wants to do is-
And all she wants to do is tax
And break our backs
She can’t feel the heat comin’ off the street
She wants to party
She wants to get down
And all she wants to do is-
And all she wants to do is tax
Well, the government rigged the market
in the carbon trading scam
And all she wants to do is tax, tax
To keep the boys a sellin’
All the credits they could ma’am
And all she wants to do is tax
But that don’t keep the boys
From makin’ a buck or two
And all she wants to do is tax, tax
They still can sell the public
On the good that they can do
And all she wants to do is-
And all she wants to do is tax
And break our backs
Well, we barely made twenty ten
The vote was in doubt
As we finished up the campaign
She could hear the people shout
They said, don’t come back here Boxer!
But if she ever does-
We’ll bring more money
cause all she wants to do is tax
And break our backs
Never mind the heat comin’ off the street
She wants to party
She wants to get down
All she wants to do is-
All she wants to do is tax
All she wants to do is tax
And break our backs
All she wants to do is tax
We’re working on a new music video. Others are welcome to take a crack at it too.
Round One: DeVore for California Campaign Announces ‘Hope of November’ Parody Song Contest
Round Two: Don Henley Strikes Back
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41 Comments
Could Don Henley possibly be acting any more petulantly right now?
Keep this up Chuck, and Henley will end up in Brian Wilson's sandbox, wearing depends and a dribble cup. This is bound to send him over the edge.
Frankly, it's better than the original. Nice work Chuck!
As for the lawsuit, kick his rear Chuck!
Most excellent again sir! That song is downright hilarious, because it's so very true.
The fact that they're attempting to use legal methods to shut down clear parody says a lot about the liberal's desire for complete control over the media though. It's very disconcerting. The best of luck with your legal actions, which in any sane world, wouldn't be necessary to begin with.
That would make for a great video too…
Go, Chuck! This is one time I'm absolutely convinced that free speech in the form of political satire will prevail.
Free speech for me and not for thee is the petulant child(libertal)mantra. Screw Henley and the horse he rode in on.
Don Henley's upset? He should "Get Over It."
Pokin' at the tiger, er, pussycat — love it, Chuck!!!!
Chuck, seriously, that's funny.
Nice work
Andrew Klavan has a new video out that offers a perfect explanation for this situation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWHgUE9AD4s
Go for his lobes, Chuck, the boob thinks only he has lawyers. Your satire parodys are actually better than his originals.
Poor Don. Hey, if he is so upset about life and all his causes, he can give ALL his money away and feel better.
Perfect! Great job, Chuck!
It must be tough when you're an over aged "rock star" still seeking relevance in the Age of Obama. I doubt if even the President knows who Mr Henley is…or even cares.
That's a masterpiece Chuck. Don, rich, liberal, and stupid is no way to go through the rest of your life. Another Texan gone crazy. Buy a Carribean Island and fade away….when liberal celebs "lawyer up" do they get a discount?
I find it ironic this is the man who wrote the words to Get Over It, which, if you read the lyrics look like they were written by Rush Limbaugh and he has the arrogance to go off on a parody? Do these hasbeens get cash for parodies? I mean royalties? If so, hey take your check and shut up. Don be happy someone cares. Sighhh
Also the same guy who wrote Dirty Laundry — which might as well be the anthem of Newsbusters.
Let me know if you need a drummer/vocalist.
Great job and funny. So sad that Mr Henley does not want his music to be passed onto the next generation. Rather selfish. Did he not pledge to 0bama?
Don Henley hasn't been relevant for 25 years. That's a quarter of a century since he's done anything. By suing, this has-been can once again relive his glory days and see his name in the paper.
Maybe he’s just looking for an ata-boy from the leaders of the church of liberalism. I smell appearances on Bill Maher and Larry King where he can bash Republicans, praise Obama, and plug his latest album, recorded in his mother’s basement.
He's a typical close-minded liberal hypocrite who believes in free speech only if that speech parrots liberal group think. Liberalism is a religion, and liberals won’t tolerate anyone who challenges their lord and savior, Obama.
Sorry Don, the Eagles where 100 years ago and your solo career ended shortly after that. I used to enjoy that music when it came on the oldies" station, but now I'll hear it and just picture an angry old man. Too bad.
Buh Bye now Donnie, buh bye.
Absolutely priceless!
I remember reading a few years ago (around the time of the Hell Freezes Over tour) one of the Eagles saying that if they were making the exact same music in the 1990's as they were in the 1970's they'd be considered a "country" band, played only on country music stations. I think that's true, except if they spouted off on politics, the country listeners and stations would drop them like a hot potato.
Better yet, he should "move on."
I'll help him pack as long as he promises to not come back.
I'm readed of an episode of Beavis and Butt-head.
Beavis: "I didn't know Don Henley's a wuss."
Butt-head replies, wondering how he missed the obvious: "You didn't?"
I'm readed of an episode of Beavis and Butt-head.
Beavis: "I didn't know Don Henley's a wuss."
Butt-head replies, wondering how he missed the obvious: "You didn't?"
This is great. Y'all should watch the video.
I cannot believe Henley even has the audacity to do this. Wow. Better go yank all of Weird Al Yankovic's stuff, too, Don.
Hey Chuck you better watch out Henley might come after you and hit you in the head with a maraca.
Don't know if you ever heard about that incident about the dinosaur Henley
Hey Chuck you better watch out Henley might come after you and hit you in the head with a maraca.
Don't know if you ever heard about that incident about the dinosaur Henley
I'd suggest you parody my personal favorite Don Henley piece, In the Garden of Allah. In addition to a law suit, you might also get a fatwa out of the deal. LOL!
As long as you pay the statutory royalty for the use of his song, I'm all for it. Did you request (and pay for) a license to use the song or get the author's permission to use it?
Otherwise you could end up sounding like a whining liberal because everything isn't 'free'.
Excellent points, Hog, but Don Henley didn't even write "Boys of Summer." Wait, just checked the credits on the album: "Words and Music by Don Henley and Mike Campbell." Damn, always thought Campbell was the lone writer.
The law changed a few years ago. For instance: Cheech Marin had to get Bruce Springsteen's permission to parody Born in the U.S.A. for his film Born in East L.A. Nowadays he wouldn't need permission, but he'd still have to pay the royalty, as it's always been.
I'll drive him to the airport. Or anyplace else just outside the US if he makes the "Do Not Fly" list.
Fine. Let's pass the hat and pay the royalty for Chuck!
Political parody is protected under the First Amendment. There is no profit involved — only philosophy. Further, Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc., 1994, was a case involving commercial parody — and no royalties were paid by 2 Live Crew then as a result of the Supreme Court ruling. "Born in East L.A." was made nine years before the Supreme Court ruling.
That works for me too.
I've had it; one way or another, someone has to take it to these stuffed shirts. I'm glad you did.
I am willing to back it up with my own finite time on this earth, which I have translated into money. I paid these louses for their most recent album for my dear wife, who, for some crazy reason, still likes them. And I can sure pay something for someone that has decided to publicly expose the stupidity of those who think they are beyond being exposed.
This is just one battle in a long war, but I will NOT let someone bear it alone, even if all I can do for them is say, "Thank You."
Thank you, Chuck. Take them down!
Strange that he would get defensive now, having once jumped up on stage with Mojo Nixon to sing along with him on "Don Henley Must Die"…..I guess his politics are more important than his self-respect.
maybe ann and nancy wilson have the same lawyers as he does!
Play the drums, Don. Just play the drums.
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