Yeehaw....

[squidlips]

Chits, you lil devil, you!! I'm always the last ta know!Waytago, girlfriend! I bet you're past the bust-the-buttons stage and into the "this looks about as long as a government contract and what do they mean by this term and that term? And how much will this really cost me?" phase. Ack!!I think Casey might have a point. You and I both know how the network is down heah. I'm so PROUD of you!!

[jchitty]

Quote:Chits, you lil devil, you!! I'm always the last ta know!Waytago, girlfriend! I bet you're past the bust-the-buttons stage and into the "this looks about as long as a government contract and what do they mean by this term and that term? And how much will this really cost me?" phase. Ack!!I think Casey might have a point. You and I both know how the network is down heah. I'm so PROUD of you!!Aww, you're so sweet, Squid...I was gonna mail you but I'll figure we'll chat about it pretty soon anyway. Well, I did end up calling a Nashville attorney today.....but he was extremely professional and knowledgable.....I think I may go with him. I do take everyone's advice to heart, but this guy really seemed to look out for the songwriter's interests. The main reason I liked him is because he took the time to talk with me and answer questions. He wasn't pushy, just helpful. I did call a few more attorneys....one was based in Maryland, and the other was based in New York, and these people didn't even return calls or give me the time of day. So I like this guy. He works at a firm, and their website looks good. Plus, I think it might be important to establish a relationship with an attorney in Nashville anyway....since I tend to write country music a lot, and I might need his services in the future, who knows.

[squidlips]

I'm all good with that. You want someone in your corner and that's a fact. Might as well be there as anywhere. Besides, all he's gonna do is peruse the legalese anyway. No need to lock horns with anyone, right? I wish you nothing but HUGE success, swee'pea. Can't wait for it to happen! I can leave annoying messages on your phone and have you ignore them!

[jchitty]

Quote:I'm all good with that. You want someone in your corner and that's a fact. Might as well be there as anywhere. Besides, all he's gonna do is peruse the legalese anyway. No need to lock horns with anyone, right? I wish you nothing but HUGE success, swee'pea. Can't wait for it to happen! I can leave annoying messages on your phone and have you ignore them! LOL, you are the one with the HUGE talent here, girl. Hey, if I get messages from you, you know I'll return them promptly....I predict you'll be the successful one. Just because I have a songplugger interested...well, there are tons of people who have their songs plugged in Nashville, and they don't get a cut, but it's hard to get a plugger interested, so I'm glad I got in the door....I've tried this before, and many songpluggers won't take your stuff. I just have to determine if I can afford this. I am not a wealthy person, and I will have to use my credit card....go into debt again to hire the lawyer and the songplugger. I read on one site that mostly established songwriters who've had hits in the past hire pluggers because they can afford them, and also, they have more of a chance. This person will sit down in meetings and plug my stuff.Plus, I used to fuss about TAXI's critiques, but you know, they sort of turned me onto to some of the flaws in my work (actually ended up being a good thing) so I know these flaws, and while New Girl got a foward, the other two songs the plugger wants didn't get one. Those two songs did get good marks from the screeners though. It just worries me that when this person plugs them, the people listening to them will find the same flaws...oh well, maybe the plugger can talk people into rewrites, hehe. That being said, if I can't afford all this, or the contract is too scary, then I could fold.......I don't want to mortgage the house for this....those back end bonuses could be a problem. I'm not griping. Songpluggers deserve to be compensated for their services....it's just that if a song didn't make much money after it all played out (I always think ahead) you still have to pay those bonuses, I believe.So this is not something to take lightly....anyway, I've typed a book here....thanks for all the info and comments....I'm gonna sign off for a while. Y'all have a good day.