Did Lady Gaga truly assist with the writing on “Till It Happens To You?” Linda Perry weighs in and says not so much, but Diane Warren says absolutely…
Last year Lady Gaga received critical acclaim upon the release of her Diane Warren-assisted “Till It Happens To You.” The track, which served as a contribution to The Hunting Ground, delves into the endless ways that sexual assault damages a person’s psyche, and the performance is so powerful that it has netted Gaga an Oscar nomination in the Best Original Song category.
Although Gaga’s performance on the track has received such glowing reviews, songwriter Linda Perry questions just how Mother Monster contributed to the song’s lyrics. The “Applause” siren shares a writing credit with Warren; however, Perry claims that Lady Gaga’s contribution to the lyrical content is minimal at best.
Feeling a little “spunky” Perry took to Twitter to humbly voice her opinion about the matter. In a series of tweets the songwriter revealed that she had heard an earlier demo of the track, which sounded shockingly similar to Gaga’s final version with the exception of one or two lines…
Check out what Linda Perry had to say about the matter below!
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
If true this is hardly the first time that a songwriter has had to give away writing credits to a musician in order to assure a track’s success. Thanks in large part to the general public’s hunger for musician’s to write as well as perform their hits, it has been rumored that many artists refuse to work with songwriters without receiving a writing credit on the track. Up and coming writers may sacrifice a credit for the exposure, but it is surprising to see someone of Diane Warren’s level accepting such a situation.
With this in mind, Perry’s claims that Warren shared the credit with Gaga for the good of the film make much more sense. As an accomplished songwriter herself, it seems unlikely that Lady Gaga would be so hungry for a false writing credit. It’s much easier to believe that she received the credit, knowing full well that such an important song would receive additional acclaim with her name behind the lyrics.
Either way, “Till It Happens To You” remains one of the most evocative performances of 2015, and both Warren and Gaga should receive respect for their work on the track. Linda Perry agrees…
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
Although some fans have taken Perry’s comments in a negative manner, the prolific songwriter was quick to clarify that she had no intention of stirring up drama and was just voicing an opinion. She went on to credit Gaga for an incredible vocal performance and continued tweeting per usual. No hard feelings!
Diane Warren begs to differ…
cred: idolator.com
Since the post has gone viral, Gaga’s collaborator Diane Warren has decided to voice her own (much more valid) opinion about the drama, and she continues to share all credit with the “Do What U Want” songstress.
Guess that wraps it up…
What do you think about Lady Gaga’s questionable contribution to “Till It Happens To You?” Do you think that she is still deserving of her Oscar nod, or should Warren have taken all the credit?
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