Young also objected in 2016 to the Trump campaign's use of his music during that election.
The Canadian-born artist became a U.S. citizen in January and a month later published an open letter to Trump on the Neil Young Archives website that slammed the president as"a disgrace to my country," and announced his support for Sen. Bernie Sanders, who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination this year.
"'Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World’ is not a song you can trot out at one of your rallies,” the letter said. “Perhaps you could have been a bass player and played in a rock and roll band. That way you could be on stage at a rally every night in front of your fans.” “Every time ‘Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World’ or one of my songs is played at your rallies, I hope you hear my voice,” Young added in the open letter. “Remember it is the voice of a tax-paying citizen who does not support you. Me.”
Numerous other artists have also complained about the Trump campaign's use of their music at campaign events, including Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty's estate, Pharrell, Rihanna and R.E.M.
Sue him Neil! He would do it.
Trump should read the lyrics to rocking in the free world..... especially the first verse! What a dumb ass
Good. I agree with Neil Young.
Be Proud to be an AMERICAN !! Don`t bow down you cry baby !!
Good for Mr. Young.trump is not whorty
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MurielMccormack I guess this means all that is left for realDonaldTrump to play at rallies is a continuous loop of SweetHomeAlabama
Then why isn’t he doing something about it?
Funny he been using it for a very long time...now it isn’t ok!
Neil who?
realDonaldTrump and potus needs prison for 25 years and all his properties seized!
dunaisiaka I think that leaves only kayne West and Ted Nugent tracks open to him.
Neil young's a pussie, always has been. Dont know why Trump used his crap song.
Keep on rockin in a free world ain't gonna happen in a socialist society!
msnbc = Fake News
Sue his ass🤮
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Maybe he should try some Kanye music.
Stick around while the clown, who is sick, does the trick of disaster
I love that alot of recording artists don't like Trump and are pissed at him. The songs are sacred, not to be used by a hateful Trump who is abusive. Rock on Neil.
Sue the Trump Campaign ... They love taking liberties.
Formerly known as the Dixie Chicks 😜
Trump did the same thing with Tom Petty.
Oh sheesh... I knew this was coming when I heard that song played. Predictable Neil... love your music but your politics stink.
Send him a cease and desist order
Hell I thought Neil Young was dead.
Neil Young leaves his home in Canada to make money playing live shows in America.
Music its free for all if you dont want some people to play your music YOU ARE RASIST
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Neil’s been crying about this since 2016. Makes you wonder why he hasn’t filed a cease and desist order. Some people just like to hear themselves whine I guess.
You would have to think that someone forgot that “a southern man don’t need him around anyhow”... maybe a little too much of the brown acid...
A good number of artists are taking exception to the Trump campaign's use of their music. I don't understand why the campaign doesn't just use Toby Keith or Kid Rock songs. Wait... Actually, I do understand why.
I hope he sues RealDonaldTrump!
THIS WAS THE MOST DEPRESSING 4TH OF JULY EVER. COULD BE THOSE MEAN AND GLOOMY SPEECHES THE LAST TWO DAYS BY tRump.
I am sure they will say this singer is a hawks lol
trump does not give a shit about laws let alone copyrights, LOL
Sue him
okboomer
Trump doesn’t care what people want. Especially people with “Rights”.
Boohoo boomer
You're collecting royalties buddy..... if you don't like it donate to a worthy cause!!
Do you have anything more to say other than hate Donald Trump, like reporting the news for instance?
Cant wait for trumps funeral. Huge numbers. Huge
If you didn't want people using your music then you shouldn't have produced the music. Get over yourself.
If you want to sue get in line
Don’t even know this guy.... he’s irrelevant. Publicity and greed......
No one cares.
He’s still alive?
Trump is a moron who never actually listened to this song. If he understands the meaning of the song, and still believes it to be anthemic, then he is just too stupid to be a leader.
It's a pity Trump doesn't understand Spanish. We also have songs for him.
He's still searching for a Heart of Gold... and he's old 🙏
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Sue!
File a lawsuit..join the Rolling Stones' lawsuit...make it a class action
Peace, Love and Donald Trump!
Dianame67242457 Trump does whatever he wants. That's the problem.
Music belongs to everyone.
Lol waaaahhh
So many music artists have had their work used by trump without permission. Maybe musicians pre-emt trump by sending legal papers telling trump if he is considering using their work not to.
Why can’t Trump use music from musicians that support him? Neil’s not the only one complaining about Trump using their music.
Has Young licensed his music through BMI or ASCAP? If so, Trump has the rights to play them.
Big deal who gives a rats ass
What’s up with this news thing about Trump not saying that desert storm was in Vietnam? Weird. Said snopes CNN confirmed?
Since they seem to disregard cease and desist orders, what next
Sue him he should be getting permission
Well of course realDonaldTrump contorted the message of “Keep On Rocking in the Free World” —- which is a protest song —- for political gain
I don't understand it. Shouldn't they've to get permission 1st? Wouldn't that be the right way? I mean the song has already been used. Is the artist's work public domain? Shouldn't they have a saying in who's going to use their work? 🤔 Surely that makes sense
Who cares!
Old news. Real news. Trump is Done.
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I have a problem with his songs too they force feed them to me on the radio. What’s the best Neil Young song? Theshortone
Their music sucks.
Neil needs to come home.
LEGEND
🎶Old man look in my eyes I'm not like you were 🎶
Yep and these ppl want unity 👍👍🤪
No one cares Neil
By now trump and his campaign mgmt know they are not allowed to use music and other media etc., without permission. They have had their hands slapped more than once and yet they continue to disrespect the rules and use whatever and whomever they choose w/o permission. Amazing!
Well, tough sh t.
Many people listen to that song when pooping😅
Remember when people cared what Neil Young had to say? Me neither.
Good on you man
Have another beer Neil and chill!!!
Definetly NBC newsworthy info here
Dont give a rip about what Neil Young has to say
I used to like Neil Young’s music — he is hate-filled. Too bad.
So he is missing out on pennies for 1 song being played once big whoop. Just an FYI Neil. Your record labels and music publishers own you and get more than 75% of your profits.
Using your songs just made you actually relevant for a minute. You should be appreciative Neilyoung .
If you don’t want your music used, you should not record it for the public. privilegemuch? Neilyoung
Pound sand Neil. The event was already held.
SUE!!!!!
Yeah let's give it to the libs by playing their songs that repudiate us written by artists that find us repugnant!!! High five conservatives! stickittodalibs!
Poor baby
For real? Y'all need to shut up who cares
Why didnt trump call Ted Nugent?🤣
U Fellow Musician who is IDIOT LIBERALS you need to SHUTtheHELL UP! If it wasn't for Republicans since 1800s you wouldn't have Freedom to Sing or play Music Democrats probably Ruled with COMMUNISM since 1800s If it wasn't for Republicans Fighting for Freedom!
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Oops.
Trump is worse than the Chinese are when it comes to pilfering registered intellectual property
And we care why?
Don’t be so “Petty”.
You go Neil, your great music should not be tainted by that nasty man and his brainwashed minions
People that are attacking Neil for saying this need to chill. Like seriously, maybe he doesn't want his music to be involved in any sort of political fashion.
Was it a campaign rally with the military there or a tribute to America Neilyoung ?Im a Veteran and it was beautiful! Independence Dayrespecting our Nation isn’t about ANYpolitician and to note 📝 no matter how unpopular any is, there is a moment to pause and HONOR this country!
'We got a thousand points of light For the homeless man We got a kinder, gentler, Machine gun hand We got department stores and toilet paper Got Styrofoam boxes for the ozone layer Got a man of the people, says keep hope alive Got fuel to burn, got roads to drive.' Not patriotic.
I hope Neil Young will remember.....
Copywrited songs cannot be shared without the consent from the artist
Ironic that the LAW AND ORDER prez has used so much music without permission. At least Mr. Young is in good company.
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Another misunderstood song. (see also: 'Born In The USA')
cool people hate trump
“Blasts” 😂 This old hack got a spotlight put on him and has seized the opportunity by flailing as much as people will listen. Total joke.
Neil is A Simpleton
As if the song was getting any playtime elsewhere 🙄
Whiney old men are boring.
Well, Neil rocks and realDonaldTrump sucks balls so I gotta side with Neil.
In a related story, nobody cares what Neil Young thinks.
Sue the orange bitch Neilyoung !
Not the first artist.
Grow up
Sue the bastard..who would want that association?
Will you be donating the royalties from them using your songs to the Indians? I'll bet you don't mind pocketing the money or the exposure since your career is so yesterday I'm surprised anyone remembers who you are.
He is just another sick Dem=Liberal low life that wants America destroyed.
Thank GOD, because I like the song.
So petty. Happy Independence Day! Trump2020Landslide GodBlessAmerica GodBlessPresidentTrump GodWins
Get off your high horse and you should be proud he chose it!!!
Take your music and eat it. Why people have to be so difficult.
Neil Young should be greatful Trump used his music . Young is a half talent anyway.
The four imposing Rushmore presidents stare down on the Lakota in the sacred Black Hills
Republicans: Look, even we don't want to listen to Ted Nugent.
You unappreciative has been!, aren't you a patriotic! Your misic wasn't that great, you should be happy, you are not a young kid anymore, be a man and stand with Americans!
We are all tired of the snowflake whining liberals.
So it was during the fireworks show celebrating America. You have a problem with that? Celebrating America? Sad. I wasn’t familiar with your music. Loved the song. Not so much anymore 😢.
annableigh But he is Law & Order Trump.😅
Sue him!
Give it up neilyoung.
What a jerk Neil Young! Thanks to your ignorance, you just lost lots of people listening to your songs! REALLY Trumo 2020 ❤️🇺🇸💙
Just another artist I will eliminate from my playlist. I would think exposure is good, and be assured there are many patriots that are NOT okay with you now, either!!
Every song writer should send a cease and sexist order now before the next rally (and don’t kid yourself it was a rally on taxpayers dollars)
Trump changed the estate taxes that were destroying family farms which Neil young wanted but could never get done with his progressive supporters. Neil should have the guts to thank Trump. Instead he worries about his brand
He can’t be stopped. PLUS, it’s already done. He’ll just steal from someone else next time. He’s been doing this for 5 years.
Well... asking. Who owns the song Taylor Swift sold her songs. The Beatles catalog is owned by the Michael Jackson estate. So, who owns the rights to the song? I am honestly asking.
I hope Neil Young will remember, America don't need him around anyhow.
Screw Neil young has been
NeilYoungNYA Get the Hell over yourself. Music is played to inspire and make people feel a little more free and good about themselves. realDonaldTrump played your music. Big Fucking Deal. Millions of Conservative's (myself as well) paid money to you. So Sit on it shmonzie
I thought he wanted millions of people to hear his songs. He decided to make them...
I wouldn’t use your music either
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Sue him he would you!
Too bad Neil.
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I wonder where this freeloader would be without daddy’s money?
To bad. I’m sure you can bring it up with ASCAP or BMI. Once you give it to them if I have a license with them I get to play it no matter what you think or say.
Is parler down? Yikes!
Be Happy....no one else is listening to them....
Neil Young is Great. Trump steals Everything!
Too bad, he sold his soul to ASCAP.
It doesn't matter if it's not ok with you. No one cares. TRUMP 2020.
SUE HIM til a fly won’t lite on him ! He would you! And he’s gonna be a private citizen soon
The irony here is that there’s no way you can “rock In the free world” with the democrats. 🤷♂️ marxists
Sue him... Trump doesn’t listen until he is confronted with a lawsuit. That’s the only language he understands is hauling his ass to court.
I hope he sues for a LOT of money!
...and no one cares...
We don’t need Neil Young around anyhow
big deal
Why is the “America First” president using Canadian music?
Then you are NOT ok with me!
And who is Neil Young?
Funny because it's a protest song about how fucked up this country is. Listen to the words
Another example of deadbeat Donald’s dishonesty and his disregard for others and their rights.
Omg get over it. No one gives a damn about the music or who’s song it is anyway
Wow that’s a “blast” not ok with me, he really laid it to the President on that one
Sue them.
We don't care what you think! Be lucky someone is still playing your music!
Well screw you Neil.
Neil Young can suck it.
Has he been to EpsteinIsland?
Rage Against Machine should show up across the street from a Rally....be so great!
From what I have read by those claiming a conservative bend is that copyright holders and the musicians who own the rights to the music used by the Trump administration should just shut up and take it.
u r NOT OK with me neil!!!
He should be happy anyone is still playing his stuff.
LidstonePeter Has any artist actually given the Trump campaign approval to use their music? This happens after every rally. Why doesn’t every music artist just put a cease and desist against him for their music?
Than why didn't you say NOOO!
Everybody against someone who risk his life daily for the American people...this country is SO UNGRATEFUL
It's a dark and critical song about the US. It shows how stupid the campaign is that they don't even know this.
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I can't believe his staff would play this anti American piece of shots music anyway.
Neil is Canadian, his opinion does count here! Poor whining Neil had to object because he's trying to stretch out his 15 minutes of fame to the crybaby left!
Trump believes he can take what he wants, lie about any and everything, and abuse whoever he pleases. The sad thing is he gets away with it because the crooked GOP feel they have everything to gain with him. Vote blue and vote by traceable paper ballots.
As generations of young people say to themselves... Who the fuck is Neil Young? 😂
Waaaa! Whiny baby leftists crying as usual. Neil Young is a damned liar, anyway. I just keep laughing at the pathetic attempts of these commies trying to cancel the most powerful man in the world.
As soon as I heard the Neil Young song I knew that the boss was trolling the little commie bastard. 😆
A cop was murdered last night NBC could care less they are the virus
It’s seems easy enough for artists Managment to send the Trump campaign the full catalogue of music, with a royalty of $1 billion per use.
Is this okay though, and CNN?
Heard him sing lately ? he should be happy
Ok, Noted.
AllLivesMatter
Indian accuse Arnab Goswami for spreading message of hatred .
LOL FU
Sue them.
Hey Neil, you are a Sell out Simpleton, keep quiet...no one like you or your songs, it was probably a mistake.
Your song in not that good Neil.
Don’t care.
It wasn’t a campaign rally. It was an Independence Day celebration.
lol you sold that music so.. ya anyone can play it, even people you don't like go check the mailbox for your royalty check
Trump is ripping off The Stones and the legacy of Tom Petty, too. How bent is that to steal from a man who's passed away only to make his family suffer for it to try and stop him. He's a cheat through and through.
Don't sell your work then....
Neil Young needs to act his frickin age! Leftists like him have destroyed this country.
Not only you - the whole world is not OK with him
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