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yeahwho
09-18-2006, 07:16 PM
The Knack (yes, that group) have filed suit (http://www.musicrooms.net/cm/live/templates/default.aspx?a=3236&template=print-article.htm) over an unauthorized sample of "My Sharona" that was used by an obscure group called "Run DMC" in an obscure song called "It's Tricky” that was released 26 years ago. Knack member Doug Fieger claims that he only recently first heard the song.
kleptomaniac
09-18-2006, 07:21 PM
have they been living under a rock all these years? :confused:
HOTWIFE
09-18-2006, 07:22 PM
he must be low on cash
Whatitis
09-18-2006, 07:22 PM
Looks like someone needs some money. Between them, their record company or just people they hang out with by being in the music industry no one realized it until now? Come on!
Bob
09-18-2006, 08:15 PM
i wonder what the statute of limitations is on a thing like that
Documad
09-18-2006, 08:20 PM
^^ and so it begins . . . .
The Notorious LOL
09-18-2006, 08:23 PM
to my knowledge there wasnt any strict laws on sampling at that time, and to set a precedent by letting a court case of this nature proceed would basically mean that every single rap song of the 1980s would be subject to a lawsuit. It'll get thrown out of court.
Videodrome
09-19-2006, 05:59 AM
what a waste of time and tax dollars.
Ally Al
09-19-2006, 08:46 AM
it's tricky is obscure ?
icy manipulator
09-19-2006, 09:01 AM
where's this sample, coz i just listened to both songs and cant see any similarities
yeahwho
09-19-2006, 09:10 AM
where's this sample, coz i just listened to both songs and cant see any similarities

The MTV site has videos linky thingy (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1541151/20060918/run_of_run_dmc.jhtml?headlines=true)
mickill
09-19-2006, 09:44 AM
it's tricky is obscure ?
I believe that that was sarcasm.
QueenAdrock
09-19-2006, 10:51 AM
(y) hahaha

wow.
Ally Al
09-19-2006, 05:00 PM
I believe that that was sarcasm.

AAHHHHHHH riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight, i missed the other obscure before run dmc
yeahwho
09-19-2006, 06:24 PM
It was sarcasm, I apologize. I've been pretty full of myself and need to take a break from the sarcasm.

Sar-casm; Greek: to tear flesh like dogs,to speak bitterly, to sneer.

As much as I enjoy reading sarcasm and using more than my fair share of sarcasm here (because it's easier to do than actual thought out posts) I am going to refrain in as much as possible in future posts.
Helvete
09-19-2006, 07:05 PM
What a coincidence, I just downloaded that Sharona song but 3 days ago. I like it.

edit: I listened to both tracks and I think I spotted the sample. It's slower in the Run DMC version, but it's very noticable. It's like a small guitar riff.
Ally Al
09-20-2006, 07:27 AM
It was sarcasm, I apologize. I've been pretty full of myself and need to take a break from the sarcasm.

Sar-casm; Greek: to tear flesh like dogs,to speak bitterly, to sneer.

As much as I enjoy reading sarcasm and using more than my fair share of sarcasm here (because it's easier to do than actual thought out posts) I am going to refrain in as much as possible in future posts.


nice try but my sarcasm-o-meter has been set back to high, i see you yeahwho
Mr. Smacktackle
09-20-2006, 07:47 AM
he must be low on cash
to my knowledge there wasnt any strict laws on sampling at that time, and to set a precedent by letting a court case of this nature proceed would basically mean that every single rap song of the 1980s would be subject to a lawsuit. It'll get thrown out of court.
Yep (y)