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We all thought Linda Perry and lady Gaga were friends, but Linda went out on a limb and slammed Gaga’s Oscar nomination for Best Original Song. Perry claims that Diane Warren wrote most of the (documentary) song, ‘Til It Happens to You’ but is upset that Lady Gaga got a writing credit and Oscar nomination for the song along with Warren. Linda took to Twitter to show her disapproval in the system, “I’m stating the truth . I credit Diane for writing this song, it is her experience her pain her words. That’s it kids,” Linda said. “If she gave Gaga writing credit it would ensure the support this song needed and deserved. And Gaga knows her power.”
Normally I wouldn’t respond to all this but I don’t know Im feeling spunky. There was another artist that originally was gonna sing #TIHTY
— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
I have Diane’s original demo with her singing. The only line that has been changed “Till you’re at the end, the end of your rope” — LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
Originally was “TIL YOU GOT A HOLE RIPPED IN YOUR SOUL”. So I guess technically one line was changed so sure Gaga possibly “rewrote” a line
— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
But chances are Diane still took part in rewriting that line which means Gaga contributed a few words. Is that writing? Not in my book. — LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
I love Gaga so much respect and love this song that has nothing to do with anything. Why did Gaga get credit? Maybe because …
— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
Diane wanted to ensure her support in promoting the song. Gaga is a very smart business women she knew a song written by Diane Warren — LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
Would be up for an Oscar. And you know it’s hard getting music out there and heard. Especially a song from a documentary , so Diane knew
— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
If she gave Gaga writing credit it would ensure the support this song needed and deserved. And Gaga knows her power. I’m not putting anyone — LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
Or anything down. I’m stating the truth . I credit Diane for writing this song, it is her experience her pain her words. That’s it kids.
— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
Listen, one of you Gaga kids got upset when I said Diane wrote a great song. You can’t win on Twitter. I’m stating why I didn’t include.
— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
Listen, one of you Gaga kids got upset when I said Diane wrote a great song. You can’t win on Twitter. I’m stating why I didn’t include. — LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
Don’t turn things negative. I’m stating my truth that’s it if you don’t like it, it’s ok just don’t spend anytime here.
— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
Breathe everything is ok! Interesting what we react to. We could learn a lot about ourselves by just observing our reaction to things. — LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
I just want you guys to know I’m reading your tweets. I see you! Good night….
— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016
Update: Linda has apologized.
“My sincere apologies. I made a mistake to comment. I wasn’t in the room when the#TIHTY was being written. More importantly, I wish the focus to remain on the great importance of the song and the message of the film.”
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