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Misappropriation
Posted on: August 26, 2023 at 15:35:48 CT
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Singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony's song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' has become a folk anthem for the American political Right, with Republican media, podcasters, elected officials, politicians, candidates, and social media influencers trying to twist his song to fit their political narratives.
After his song was used and mentioned in the Republican presidential debate, specifically by Ron Desantis, Anthony has had enough and is speaking out.
"I do hate to see that song being weaponized. I see the Right trying to characterize me as one of their own and I see the Left trying to discredit me - I guess in retaliation."
He went on to say, "The one thing that bothers me is seeing people wrap politics up into this. It's aggravating seeing people on conservative news try to identify with me like I'm one of them. It's aggravating seeing certain musicians and politicians acting like we're buddies and acting like we're fighting the same struggle here - like we're trying to present the same message."
Anthony went on to say "it was funny seeing my song at the (Republican) presidential debate. Cause it's like - I wrote that song about those people. It was funny seeing the response to it. That song has nothing to do with Joe Biden, you know? That song was written about the people on that stage and a lot more too. Not just them, but definitely them."
After his song was used and mentioned in the Republican presidential debate, specifically by Ron Desantis, Anthony has had enough and is speaking out.
"I do hate to see that song being weaponized. I see the Right trying to characterize me as one of their own and I see the Left trying to discredit me - I guess in retaliation."
He went on to say, "The one thing that bothers me is seeing people wrap politics up into this. It's aggravating seeing people on conservative news try to identify with me like I'm one of them. It's aggravating seeing certain musicians and politicians acting like we're buddies and acting like we're fighting the same struggle here - like we're trying to present the same message."
Anthony went on to say "it was funny seeing my song at the (Republican) presidential debate. Cause it's like - I wrote that song about those people. It was funny seeing the response to it. That song has nothing to do with Joe Biden, you know? That song was written about the people on that stage and a lot more too. Not just them, but definitely them."
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Misappropriation - Ace A - 8/26 15:35:48
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