@Cathy001
The royalties go to the songwriter Bob Dylan. Except in this case Bob liked Jimi's version better than his, so he started playing Hendix's version live, giving him credit and royalties for the cover.

@avclub-bdd1b613ee6fcac7694cf648430358ce:disqus   I'm am very happy to admit my ignorance on the subject. If that disqualifies me from having an opinion about the surrounding brouhaha and its lack of perspective, then I'll be a monkey's uncle. Besides, I inferred I had at least heard of Glee.
It doesn't matter anymore…

Anyway, I've changed my mind about the whole thing since Coulton is playing this up for charity. His humor and heart are obviously in the right place…

…besides, hostility and condescension are so much fun! :)

"…its ironic"

…a completely original musical arrangement…
Why call it Baby Got Back then? Why not title it yourself and not attribute anything to another artist, Sir MIx a Lot in this case? That way, when someone else covers it, you can have a legal claim.
I really can admit I just don't get it. Perhaps its ironic or something…

And I'm different than you how?

Its the stink people are raising about it that bothers me. Who really cares, unless they stole an original song of Coulton's. The fact its not originally his song makes all the difference.
I can guarantee you that Jimi Hendrix wouldn't mind a bit if someone covered his cover, and his fans wouldn't throw a hissy fit if…

What does my name have to do with this?
Being wrong about this won't sting at all. Its the internet, dummy, and I've been wrong before…

Did Johnathon Coulton pay Sir Mix a Lot to cover Baby Got Back? If so, you might have a point.

I've never seen Glee and I've never heard of Johnathon Coulton. But for anyone to complain about a cover of their cover is the most asinine, pretentious BS I've ever heard in my life! Johnathon Coulton rode Baby Got Back's coattails. The rest you should be able to infer, unless you are a mental midget, JC fan boy.

Nevermind…

Me too! Thats because JJ Abrams is awesome! Haters and all that…

For eons, people have been complaining about Lucas' stewardship of Star Wars. Now that he gives it up to someone else, what happens? More fucking complaining, of course. People of the internet! You suck balls. Its your right to suck balls if you want to so go ahead and keep sucking balls. But it is likely very…

The first time I heard bad brains, I Against I, I got chills!!! 20+ years later Build A Nation and this Into the Future make me smile for the future of music kind!

The first time I heard bad brains, I Against I, I got chills!!! 20+ years later Build A Nation and this Into the Future make me smile for the future of music kind!

Do you think the stuffed bear is with them? I hope so.

A very popular viewpoint. An old Rush fan once told me the world is divided into two categories, those who love Rush, and those that hate Geddy Lee's voice. Sounds right to me…

I just started watching the series Sons of Anarchy this last month and I agree that Sons' third season was the weakest by far. 'The Sons Go To Ireland' thing was a bit goofy. The first two seasons were absolutely fantastic though. I guess I'm looking for the show to get some recognition, especially Katey Sagal, Ron…

Not only did Han shoot first, but that is what I loved about him. My seven year old self said, "Damn! He's a badass motherfucker! Don't fuck with him!"