Hi, Bill.

I think the other thing that enters into the "I want writer credit even if I can't spell my own name" routine is that all the performers (at least the ones who haven't been around since Creation) are in thrall to their record companies--all their income is really just an "advance against future earnings," which earnings may never happen if the record company cooks its books right. The writer credit at least ensures the performer is going to get *some* money that's his or her own, that nobody can take away.

Nasty business. And it does discourage one from wanting to be part of it--or at least set up mechanisms to protect one's self if one does become part of it. That may be where all these little labels come in--at least, the little labels that aren't owned by the big labels.

Nashville is a neat place to visit, but I don't think I'm prepared to go live there until and unless they do something about the humidity. I doubt they can or will do that. On the other hand, I rather doubt they're going to be interested enough in me or my stuff to care.

Joe

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