That’s the latest debate brewing over Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.” After being warned that the lawsuit ended up being possibly forthcoming, Thicke preemptively sued the copyright holders for Marvin Gaye’s “Got to offer it Up” and George Clinton’s “Sexy Ways,” asking a judge that is federal figure out that the track just isn’t derivative associated with other two works. It is possible to choose for yourself: Thicke vs. Gaye.
Thicke is not even close to alone, though: There’s a line that is long of and accused who have discovered by themselves in comparable circumstances.
1. My Sweet Lord/He’s Therefore Fine
The matter: though it included some decoration, Harrison’s 1970 solo effort “My Sweet Lord” fundamentally had the actual exact same melody as The Chiffons’ 1963 hit “He’s So Fine.”