Thank you Fall Out Boy for sticking to your guns! Finally a band that says, "hmm maybe my song is not appropriate for little children," or at least something along those lines.
"I've gotten one million e-mails and IMs about 'Dance, Dance' being on Kidz Bop," said Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy. "Here's the answer: We don't know what's going on, because they can use a song without your permission. However, I can't imagine some young kids singing 'crawling into bed with me' and all. If they change the lyrics, I believe they need to get permission."
I can't believe that Kidz Bop's record label, Razor & Tie, doesn't even need to contact the group. They just pay publishing fees. No permission necessary. Crazy, huh.
If I was an artist and found out some kids were playing around with my song, ruining its content and making light of heavy situations, I WOULD BE LIVID. Good thing I'm tonedeaf.
To end on a happy note, Razor & Tie announced that they were pulling the song off the CD a week after the original announcement.
I say that's a win for the good guys.
Check out the entire article: Fall Out Boy Take On New Challenger - Kidz Bop
