Could 80’s Rock Hit Be Rip-ff of Classic Children’s Song?
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- Could 80’s Rock Hit Be Rip-ff of Classic Children’s Song?
- Guitar Hero contest lands Staten Island man on Aerosmith’s stage
- RASS Syndicates Smokin Bluz
Could 80’s Rock Hit Be Rip-ff of Classic Children’s Song?
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The other is a more dignified affair a favorite of youth choirs and choral groups. Now as unlikely as it seems the classic children’s song “Kookaburra” and the Men At Work hit “Down Under” are set to go head-to-head in court amid accusations part of the rock anthem is a rip-off the Daily Telegraph reports. Music publishing company Larrikin owns the “Kookaburra” song and claims the melody that accompanies the line “Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree” is reproduced in “Down Under. ” The case is due to start in full within days. A fresh battle erupted yesterday with lawyers for “Down Under” songwriters Colin Hay and Ron Strykert and music giants Sony BMG Music Entertainment Sony DADC Australia EMI Songs Australia and EMI Music Publishing claiming Larrikin doesn’t actually have copyright to “Kookaburra” – the Girl Guides an Australian scouting group do. The part of the “Down Under” song that is alleged to have breached copyright is the distinctive flute riff.
Guitar Hero contest lands Staten Island man on Aerosmith’s stage
New York Daily News
It was like a drug to me. I?ve gone to 25 or 26 shows of theirs ? any one within a two-hour driving distance. My father who?s a big classic rock ?n? roll fan took me to my first Aerosmith show in ?92 or ?93. That was the best one because it was a chance to have a real buddy experience with him. ?My father actually was at the show at Max?s.
RASS Syndicates Smokin Bluz
Streaming Magazine
The show hosted by Rick Ballew is the highest-rated weekend program in the market RASS said. “The quality of the show its consistent ratings success and most of all Rick’s passion for the product made my decision to launch it it nationally an easy one” said RASS President Scott Gilreath. “The growing popularity of the blues with the 18-34 market plus the loyal support of the 35-54 market makes this both a ratings and revenue winner. “The show is suitable for Classic Rock and Classic Hits stations said RASS with older and current music and on-air artist interviews.
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