Songs that blatantly stole from others?

I was listening to this today, and - as much as I love McLaddie - I do recall an interview with Noel Gallagher where he said he couldn't believe he wasn't sued by the estate of T Rex.

Prince did the same rip off of "Get In On" with "Cream", but this is far more blatant... I actually admire the sheer BALLS of it:

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Almost every P Diddy song.

[takingaim]

I guess technically that doesn't count as it's a sample.

Here's the original Ghost Busters, of course:

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I guess technically that doesn't count as it's a sample.

'sample' is just a cute way of saying 'thieving'.

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lol McCartney cannot sing.

[SlySlickSmooth]

I agree with you, re: sampling, but the intent is different. There they're upfront about borrowing another's work... in something like Freedom's (excellent) choice, it's shocking.

[takingaim]

I agree with you, re: sampling, but the intent is different. There they're upfront about borrowing another's work

Not in the example I gave. They gave no credit & Enya sued them, but it was settled out of court.

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