You may have heard that [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Cyndi Lauper[/lastfm] has gone to the Blues side of things with her current performances and wow, she’s good at it. But now, she’s singing that genre of music with good reason. A certain political campaign started using her song, True Colors, without even asking first. Cyndi is not alone. Here’s a look at other artists whose music has been used without permission and what they did to stop it.

True Colors – Cyndi Lauper
From her Twitter page: “Got a phone call saying my version of ‘True Colors’ was used in commercial trashing Romney. 1st, I never approved it. Not that I am a supporter, I’m not. But I wouldn’t have wanted that song to be used in that way. Whoever used my song should have asked, and 2nd, realized that Mr Romney can discredit himself without the use of my work.

Take A Chance On Me – ABBA
In 2008, John McCain used this group’s hit, which [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]ABBA[/lastfm] objected to and asked him to stop using.

Running On Empty – Jackson Browne
An ad for John McCain’s campaign in 2008 had to be pulled after [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Jackson Browne[/lastfm] complained his song was used to attack Barrack Obama. McCain later issued an apology to the singer.

Barracuda – Heart
Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin used this song just before her speech at the Republican National Convention in 2008. Ann and Nancy Wilson objected and told Entertainment Weekly that Palin’s “views and values in no way represent us as American women.”

Brand New Day – Sting
In 2000, it was difficult to find any musician who supported the Bush campaign, with a list of several artists asking GW to stop using their stuff, including [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Sting[/lastfm], who threw his support behind Al Gore.

Still The One – Orleans
[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Orleans[/lastfm] singer, John Hall, had to stop George W. Bush from using the song during his campaign in 2004. Two years later, Hall would become a Democratic congressman from New York.

Soul Man – Sam and Dave
Even though Sam (Moore) changed the lyrics to “Dole Man” for Bob Dole in 1996, the publishers of the song objected and had the song pulled.

Born In The USA – Bruce Springsteen
Ronald Regan completely missed the fact that [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Bruce Springsteen[/lastfm]‘s rock classic, “Born In The U.S.A.,” is actually an anti-war song against the government. The Boss said NO.

More Than A Feeling – Boston
Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee got [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Boston[/lastfm] member, Barry Goudreau, to sing “More Than A Feeling” with him on the campaign trail in 2008 but band boss and lead guitarist, Tom Scholz, objected and asked that the song be dropped as his theme.

I Won’t Back Down – Tom Petty
[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Tom Petty[/lastfm] actually threatened to sue governor George W. Bush if he didn’t stop using the tune in his campaign. Just minutes after Al Gore conceded defeat, Petty performed the song at Gore’s house, with wife, Tipper, playing the drums.