“Germany is one of several countries where sales of unauthorized and usually poor-quality illegal bootleg CDs are rife, which harms both the industry and purchasers of inferior product.
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… This case could have been disposed of quickly at minimal cost, but unfortunately in response to the German lawyers’ first standard letter, the individual’s reply included the line (translation): ‘Feel free to file a lawsuit if you insist on the demands.’ In the case of an individual selling unauthorized items from a personal collection, if following receipt of a ‘cease and desist’ letter the offending items are withdrawn, any costs would be minimal, or might be waived. “It is not the intention to target individuals selling isolated CDs from their own collection, but rather the active bootleggers manufacturing unauthorized copies for sale. Also, he hopes the individual will not herself incur any further costs.
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“hen the full facts of this particular case came to light and it was clear the individual is not the type of person Eric Clapton or his record company wish to target, Eric Clapton decided not to take any further action and does not intend to collect the costs awarded to him by the court. They released a statement to Clapton’s fanclub. UPDATE: Yesterday (December 22), Clapton’s management kinda sort expressed regret for what happened. He has a history of racist rants and has become a whacko anti-vaxxer. Should she continue to keep the listing up on eBay, she could face US$283,000 in fines and six months in jail.Ĭlapton is nuts. She appealed the injunction, but the court didn’t care.Įven though the CD was never sold and removed from eBay, the woman now has to pay legal fees of US$3,500. The woman said she had no idea that the CD was a bootleg, given that (a) she didn’t buy it, (b) it was one of the high-quality, good-looking bootlegs that were widely available because of a German copyright loophole back in the 80s, and (c) isn’t a Clapton fan. He then sued the woman in a Düsseldorf court, pointing out that this was a bootleg and was thus illegal. Not wanting it anymore, she listed it on eBay for €9.95, which is about CAD$14.įor some reason, Clapton was trolling German eBay and noticed it.
Here it is by the composer, Eric Clapton:Īn sensitively phrased performance of this piece.A 55-year-old German widow was cleaning the house and stumbled upon an Eric Clapton CD from thirty years ago that her husband purchased at a department store back in 1987. The pace needs to be very much like the actual song. It is a love song with a memorable lyrical line. The style of the original piece is that of a nostalgic ballad. This would not be a suitable piece for a student who finds it difficult to co-ordinate rhythmically different parts. However it is not easy at this level, mostly on account of the textures which are very satisfying but do demand a lot of detailed playing - at one point in four parts. The opportunity to play a piece which is 'famous' always appeals. The appeal of this arrangement will be wide ranging, although possibly less popular with younger children. Oh my darling, you were wonderful tonight." Pupil Match & Suitability I say, "My darling, you were wonderful tonight.
So I give her the car keys and she helps me to bed.Īnd then I tell her, as I turn out the light, It's time to go home now and I've got an aching head, Is that you just don't realize how much I love you. This beautiful lady that's walking around with me.Īnd then she asks me, "Do you feel all right?"Īnd I say, "Yes, I feel wonderful tonight." We go to a party and everyone turns to see She puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair.Īnd then she asks me, "Do I look all right?"Īnd I say, "Yes, you look wonderful tonight." It's late in the evening she's wondering what clothes to wear. The lyrics are useful for making sense of the rhythms in the piano arrangement. Eric Clapton wrote this song for his (then) wife Pattie Boyd.
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