Clare Torry Suing Pink Floyd?

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   She must have fallen on hard times.The 'suing culture' so prevailent in America is becoming more obvious in the UK with a number of high profile cases getting publicity.£30 seems a paltry sum to be paid though for making such a significant contribution.However the fame she got from just appearing must have helped her career I would think.If any common sense is to prevail then this will be thrown out of court.
BTW I can't stand her singing on DSOTM.Sounds like she's got a piano stuck on her foot. I think I'll sue her for giving my ears aggravation!

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richardh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 18 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 27948	Posted: July 12 2004 at 15:44
	She must have fallen on hard times.The 'suing culture' so prevailent in America is becoming more obvious in the UK with a number of high profile cases getting publicity.£30 seems a paltry sum to be paid though for making such a significant contribution.However the fame she got from just appearing must have helped her career I would think.If any common sense is to prevail then this will be thrown out of court. BTW I can't stand her singing on DSOTM.Sounds like she's got a piano stuck on her foot. I think I'll sue her for giving my ears aggravation!

Joren Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 07 2004 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 6667	Posted: July 12 2004 at 06:15
	"If the story is correct, it is rather strange that she has waited until now to pursue the matter." You can say that again!

emdiar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 05 2004 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 890	Posted: July 12 2004 at 06:13
	If this is true, it's sad. As a session bassist I have often been called told "here's the chords, write yer own part." It's part of the job. Clare did her bit in one take, and promptly apologized to the band for her effort, which she didn't think was what they were after. It was, of course, exactly what they were after, but that doesn't mean they owe her royalties.
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threefates Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 30 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4215	Posted: July 12 2004 at 03:02
	If this is true... talk about bad timing... CLARE TORRY TO SUE PINK FLOYD? Brain Damage reports: Brain Damage: A rather strange report has appeared in today's UK Daily Express newspaper. They report that vocalist Clare Torry is taking Pink Floyd and its record company EMI, to court, suing them for damages and lost earnings. Clare Torry, vocalist on Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon, 1973 Torry provided the improvised vocal on The Great Gig In The Sky, and was paid the standard fee of £30 for her work on January 23rd 1973. However, some thirty-one years later she is now claiming that she composed the song, and has asked the High Court for monies she believes are due to her, a half-share of copyright ownership and a 50 per cent share, possibly worth millions, of past and future income. Torry says they (the band and EMI) have breached her copyright and is asking for damages and for "all illicit copies of the song to be destroyed". This could result in the album being withdrawn from sale temporarily. EMI declined to comment on the matter. If the story is correct, it is rather strange that she has waited until now to pursue the matter. The album has, since release, been a high seller, and one of the most well-known releases of all time. She has also previously been on very good terms with the band, including an appearance at both nights of Roger Waters' 1987 Wembley shows as part of his encore.
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