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It appears Ann and Nancy Wilson of the group "Heart" have sent a cease-and-desist letter to the McCain campaign for violating their intellectual property rights.  Soon after the presidential nominee finished his acceptance speech late Thursday and running-mate  Sarah Palin joined him on the Republican National Convention stage in St. Paul, the song "Barracuda" began to play.  EW.com received this statement from the Wilson sisters...

"Sarah Palin's views and values in NO WAY represent us as American women. We ask that our song 'Barracuda' no longer be used to promote her image. The song 'Barracuda' was written in the late 70s as a scathing rant against the soulless, corporate nature of the music business, particularly for women. (The 'barracuda' represented the business.) While Heart did not and would not authorize the use of their song at the RNC, there's irony in Republican strategists' choice to make use of it there."

WSJ says they heard from the McCain campaign which issued this statement: “The McCain campaign respects intellectual property rights. Accordingly, prior to using ‘Barracuda’ at any events, we paid for and obtained all necessary licenses.”

Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen and other artists have had similar problems in the past.