Kelly Clarkson Caught In Musical Miscredit Via Twitter
Kelly Clarkson isn’t the only musical artist who has risen to fame, unaware of a song’s attributes and full credits. However, she’s now been made aware of another version of her song, “Run, Run, Run.”
As mentioned, Kelly’s not alone in the miscrediting issue. There’s a vast musical world and is easy to miss a song or writer’s idea. Sometimes, like Clarkson, you can acquire a song without doing the proper research, only to later find out that it was written and copyrighted by someone other than the persons from whom you received it.
Possibly, Kelly knows how cutthroat the music industry can be, and that is why she offered to address the issue publicly. From Clarkson’s Twitter page, you can see that she’s adamant about ensuring her fans of her genuine authenticity. That’s what matters in the world of musicianship. Kelly understands that no one wants to listen to someone who’s made a career out of ripping off others’ ideas and styles — not at all insinuating that she’s doing such a thing. Relevantly, artist Sam Smith is currently being sued for similar allegations.
Accordingly, Clarkson’s fans brought the issue to her attention on last week. It turns out that Kelly’s song was actually first-written by a group called Tokio Hotel. The group even mentioned it via its Twitter page on February 25, 2015.
Check out the cover version of our song #RunRunRun from the talented @kelly_clarkson and @johnlegend. so flattered! https://t.co/SDHovqpnju
— Tokio Hotel (@tokiohotel) February 25, 2015
In the music world, it’s a wonderful feeling when you have someone of notable status engage with your music — not to mention doing a cover to it, no less. However, there’s a difference in having someone like Clarkson engage with your music and having someone like her claim your music as her own. Another set of feelings can arise at that point. Yet, from an unbeknownst standpoint, it can be forgivable — and this is a concept that Kelly expresses via her Twitter page, that she was unaware.
Wow, just heard @tokiohotel version of Run Run Run! So great! Had never heard that before?! Some fans brought this to my attention.
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) February 27, 2015
Only version I’ve ever heard of Run Run Run was a piano/vocal by 1 of the writers that was sent to me 2 years ago?? — Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) February 27, 2015
Well, there’s 2 versions of a great song! ?
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) February 27, 2015
Also, they weren’t included as writers of the song because I guess they didn’t write it according 2 publishers.Not trying to disrespect them — Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) February 27, 2015
It’s a bummer that I wasn’t given all the information and that it looks like I’m ripping them off because I would never do that 2 any artist
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) February 27, 2015
Interestingly, Kelly appears empathetic about the situation. Yet, at the same time, Clarkson offers the notion that there are now “two versions of a great song.” This kind of, indirectly, implies that she’s not getting rid of her version?
What are your thoughts on Kelly’s song issue? If you were in her position, what would be your decision? Feel free to share your thoughts.
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