Unauthorized Edits to Grignani’s “My Story Among the Fingers” Spark Controversy
Rome, Italy – September 23, 2025 – A dispute has erupted over unauthorized alterations made to Italian singer-songwriter Francesco Grignani’s iconic song, “My Story Among โคthe Fingers” (“La mia storia tra le dita”), followingโข its use in a Sky TG24 broadcast. Grignani publicly โคvoiced his disapproval after discovering changes to the song’s lyrics during aโ segment aired by the news channel.
The controversy centers on modifications to the songโฃ used as background music for a report. Grignani alleges the editsโ fundamentally altered the artisticโ integrity of โhis work, a claim resonating โwith musicians and copyright advocates. Sky TG24 has not yet issued a formal statement addressing theโ specific nature of the changes or the authorization process.The incident raises questions about โฃthe rights of artists when their work is incorporatedโข into news and media productions, and the potential for unintended consequences when creative content is adapted without โexplicit consent.
“Myโข Storyโข Among the Fingers” originally released in 1994, remains a staple of Italian popular music. Theโข song’s unexpected appearance in a modified form โon Sky TG24 has ignited a debate about respecting artistic ownership and the importance of securing proper licensing and permissions. Grignani’s response hasโข quickly gained traction on socialโ media, with fans and fellowโฃ artists expressing support and calling for accountability. The situation is developing, withโค legal expertsโฃ suggesting potential copyright infringement claims could be pursued.
