Linda Perry criticises Lady Gaga Oscar nomination, claims she only wrote one line of song

Singer-songwriter Linda Perry has taken to Twitter to claim Lady Gaga doesn’t deserve her Oscar nomination for ‘Best Original Song’, claiming that the ‘Born This Way’ singer only altered one lyric in the song.

Gaga has been nominated alongside her co-writer Diane Warren for the song ‘Till It Happens To You’, a haunting ballad sung from the perspective of a rape survivor which featured in sexual assault documentary The Hunting Ground.

Former 4 Non Blondes member Perry, who has herself enjoyed songwriting success with Pink, Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani, claimed on Twitter last night (January 17) that she has Warren’s original demo for the song, and that only differs from the finished version, on which Gaga is credited as a co-writer.

Despite opining that Gaga’s ensuing accolades are undeserved, she maintains her revelation is not an attack on either of her peers, but rather an insight into the necessities of promoting a song, and guaranteeing commercial success.

Normally I wouldn’t respond to all this but I don’t know Im feeling spunky. There was another artist that originally was gonna sing #TIHTY

— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016

I have Diane’s original demo with her singing. The only line that has been changed “Till you’re at the end, the end of your rope”

— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016

Originally was “TIL YOU GOT A HOLE RIPPED IN YOUR SOUL”. So I guess technically one line was changed so sure Gaga possibly “rewrote” a line

— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016

But chances are Diane still took part in rewriting that line which means Gaga contributed a few words. Is that writing? Not in my book.

— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016

I love Gaga so much respect and love this song that has nothing to do with anything. Why did Gaga get credit? Maybe because …

— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016

Diane wanted to ensure her support in promoting the song. Gaga is a very smart business women she knew a song written by Diane Warren

— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016

Would be up for an Oscar. And you know it’s hard getting music out there and heard. Especially a song from a documentary , so Diane knew

— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016

If she gave Gaga writing credit it would ensure the support this song needed and deserved. And Gaga knows her power. I’m not putting anyone

— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016

Or anything down. I’m stating the truth . I credit Diane for writing this song, it is her experience her pain her words. That’s it kids.

— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016

Needless to say, many Little Monsters took great offence at Perry’s words, leading Perry to ultimately comment that “you can’t win on Twitter.”

There’s no bitterness, I’ve stated Gaga killed this song so powerful so blown away by her performance.

— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016

Don’t turn things negative. I’m stating my truth that’s it if you don’t like it, it’s ok just don’t spend anytime here.

— LINDA PERRY (@RealLindaPerry) January 18, 2016

‘Til It Happens to You’ is Diane Warren’s eighth Oscar nomination for ‘Best Original Song’, which she has never yet won, despite that list including iconic movie songs like ‘Because You Loved Me’ (Celine Dion), How Do I Live (LeAnn Rimes), and I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing (Aerosmith). This year, she and Gaga are nominated alongside Sam Smith, The Weeknd and Antony Hegarty.

This is Lady Gaga’s first Academy Award nomination, which comes hot on the heels if the 29-year-old’s Golden Globe win last week for her lead role as The Countess in American Horror Story: Hotel.

The 88th Academy Awards will take place on February 28 in Los Angeles.

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