This is becoming tiresome! What Miles says is no doubt true, but it must be obvious to anyone who understands this business that I have no control over Francoise Hardy's album cover design or her lyrics website. I was not even aware of it. It is the publisher's job to control these things (this is one of the reasons Miles and I signed the publishing contract more than 40 years ago) - I do not control any of the songs Miles and I wrote together; I have never claimed sole authorship and I have no control over how the royalties are paid - this is solely controlled by the publisher, PRS and MCPS. As far as I know there are no royalties due on any of the songs Miles and I wrote together but if there are they will be paid by the publisher, PRS and MCPS.and shared equally. Also I have no control whatsoever over how our songs are accredited in public.
Finally, I would ask anyone (srothman?)who feels they have to involved in this (surely there must be other things to do in your life) not to make unsubsantiated accusations, but to check your facts, identify yourself, stand by your statements and prepare to be sued.
Once again, Zimmerman's apology was appreciated. This will be my last communication on the subject.
Allan Taylor