There is a London, Ontario band called Bobnoxious that uses the same melody line in a song called “Big Cannons.”
Their song pre-dates both of these. Interestingly, they shared their first demo tape (which includes this song) when they opened for Kid Rock at a festival. No evidence he lifted it from there – but it is suspiciously similar.
I consider a story linking the two as evidence, and if this could be proven, I think it would be accepted in court.
Anyway, here’s another: Spark by The Church (1988).
I consider a link between the two as evidence and if it could be proven, I think it would be accepted in court.
Anyway, here’s another: Spark by The Church (1988).
Sorry about the double-up. I was counting on the website to tell me if the first comment had gone through, but I guess it didn’t because I used different words the second time.
absolutely – he just took the main guitar riff and pretty much the tune/title from ‘Born to Run’. I ain’t a springsteen fan but kid rock – jesus, what a fuckin crock ‘a shit that guy is. and jack white is no prolific original either – he lifts a LOT of stuff, but i’m disappointed that he’d rip from Simon + Garfunkel like that. one of their best tunes.
I think all these songs actually sound a lot like the verse from the Sly and the family stone’s classic, Stand! (1968) , which pre-dates them. Have a listen!
nice match up
And the White Stripes song is ripped straight from Bob Dylan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bobPE8KjSWw
Nice!
Bob Dylan – “I Believe in You” (1979)
There is a London, Ontario band called Bobnoxious that uses the same melody line in a song called “Big Cannons.”
Their song pre-dates both of these. Interestingly, they shared their first demo tape (which includes this song) when they opened for Kid Rock at a festival. No evidence he lifted it from there – but it is suspiciously similar.
Thanks for the story. That’s kind of amazing.
I consider a story linking the two as evidence, and if this could be proven, I think it would be accepted in court.
Anyway, here’s another: Spark by The Church (1988).
I consider a link between the two as evidence and if it could be proven, I think it would be accepted in court.
Anyway, here’s another: Spark by The Church (1988).
Sorry about the double-up. I was counting on the website to tell me if the first comment had gone through, but I guess it didn’t because I used different words the second time.
Simon & Garfunkel – Homeward Bound (Chorus)
Excellent addition!
the Kid Rock song reminds me of Australia by Manic Street Preachers
Nice! This is also reminding me of the chorus of Weezer’s “Glorious Day” (2001)
^ here’s the link for the MSP song for comparison
And they both sound like every Bruce Springstein song ever.
Absolutely agree on this one. Good catch.
absolutely – he just took the main guitar riff and pretty much the tune/title from ‘Born to Run’. I ain’t a springsteen fan but kid rock – jesus, what a fuckin crock ‘a shit that guy is. and jack white is no prolific original either – he lifts a LOT of stuff, but i’m disappointed that he’d rip from Simon + Garfunkel like that. one of their best tunes.
He probably didn’t think of it that way. After all, if you’re going to steal music, why not steal from the best?
I think all these songs actually sound a lot like the verse from the Sly and the family stone’s classic, Stand! (1968) , which pre-dates them. Have a listen!
Nice find!
Seems like S&G have the earliest version. Homeward Bound was released in February 1966, while “Stand” was released in May, 1969.
Also Thin Air by Pearl Jam (2000).
And When by Shania Twain (1998).
Never Be You by Guy Sebastian (2009).
And maybe Without Love by Bon Jovi (1986).
And the piano lines of Burned by Buffalo Springfield (Dec 1966).
Sorry, Burned was recorded in Aug and released as a single in Nov ’66, but even the recording date is six months after Homeward Bound.
And Ride the Night Away by Jimmy Barnes (1985).
And Barnesy’s Out in the Blue (2007), which also sounds like Country Comforts by Rod Stewart (1970).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB2rdEHjQRM
I Think I Found the Culprit off of Jack White’s new album sounds like The Real Thing by Russell Morris (1970?). I think we’ve found the culprit too.
And MacArthur Park by Richard Harris (1968).