It's not just self interest you know. As the son of an old fashioned socialist I was brought up to believe that all labour should be fairly paid for and all talents respected. A songwriter or singer is no different to any other worker if they are paying their bills through their own efforts. All I ask is that they be seen to be as honourable as the plumber who presents his bill for the labour he has carried out to enrich and improve the life of those who enjoy the fruits of his labour.
( Now I'll go back to cloud cuckoo land)