File:Kelly Clarkson - Because Of You.ogg

Summary
21 second sample of the song "Because of You" by Kelly Clarkson.

Source: CD copy of the album Breakaway.

Songwriters : Kelly Clarkson, David Hodges and Ben Moody.

Producers : David Hodges and Ben Moody.

Copyright : 2004, RCA.

Fair use rationale for Kelly Clarkson
This is a sound sample from a commercial recording. Its inclusion here is claimed as fair use because:
 * 1) It illustrates an educational article about the performer, and co-writer of this piece of music, Kelly Clarkson.  The section of music used is discussed in the article in relation to the song's lyrics, specifically in relation to the real life events that inspired the song, and the highly personal nature of the lyrics.
 * 2) It is a sample of no more than 30 seconds from a much longer recording, and could not be used as a substitute for the original commercial recording or to recreate the original recording.
 * 3) It is of a lower quality than the original recording.
 * 4) It is not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted sample of comparable educational value.
 * 5) It is believed that this sample will not affect the value of the original work or limit the copyright holder's rights or ability to distribute the original recording.

I believe that this use of the excerpt is in good faith, and that its inclusion enhances the quality of the article Kelly Clarkson, without reducing the commercial value of the recording from which it was drawn. Rossrs 10:03, 14 April 2006 (UTC)