Is Starbucks the new Wallmart in their effort to "censor" what they sell to the public? Since when is America's java juggernaut the new Conservative Police?
According to those involved in the matter, Springsteen was never involved directly in the potential deal, which was handled by Columbia Records. Columbia also refused to comment. However, those close to the deal—speaking on condition that they not be identified—told NEWSWEEK that Starbucks initially wanted a promotional link between the new Springsteen CD and the Starbucks brand. But Columbia Records, apparently without consulting Springsteen, balked out of deference to the artist’s longstanding aversion to becoming a pitchman. The sources said Starbucks countered with a proposal to merely sell the CD at its outlets. But after listening to the album, Starbucks executives stopped negotiations after hearing “Reno.”
Knowing Bruce's abject reluctance to pitch any product with his music, I can't believe he'd be happy with Columbia over this deal.
All this aside - go get the "Devils and Dust" CD - it's brilliant.
Hmm, that doesn't stop Starbucks from being one of the advertisers at A-Z lyrics (where, ironically, their ad banner was displayed above the lyrics to Reno:
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