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Daltrey Insisted On Film Screening Before Approving Songs
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Rocker Roger Daltrey insisted on seeing new movie "Pirate Radio" before
agreeing to allow director Richard Curtis to use The Who's hits in the
soundtrack - because he feared the moviemaker would take liberties with the
band's songs.
Curtis approached the singer and asked if he could use the group's "My
Generation" anthem in his film and Daltrey insisted on a screening before he
gave his blessing.
Curtis explains, "Roger Daltrey came to see the movie before he gave
permission to use The Who song and the reason he was doing that was to make
sure The Who songs weren't too prominent because they've had experiences
where they let the movie use their songs and when they've seen it, the movie
starts with a Who song, a Who song in the middle and ends with a Who song.
"They thought they were just selling casual cues, but they (filmmakers) were
using their music to support the movie."
Daltrey was very accommodating and enjoyed the film - but not everyone was
so interested in being a part of the movie, about the rise of high seas
radio station Radio Caroline.
Curtis explains, "Some songs are too expensive. The Doors wanted too much
money."
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Jack, and TWSO material in the movie?