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The Supremes vs. The Coral

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English band The Coral released their popular track “Dreaming of You” in 2002. But some would say it closely resembles The Supremes “My World Is Empty Without You,” recorded back in 1965. Check out the clips below. Gloomy melodies, angsty lyrics, and everything you need for a great breakup song. They even have similar imagery:

“Inside this cold and empty house I dwell… My world is empty without you, babe.” (The Supremes)

“Up in my lonely room, when I’m dreaming of you… Oh what can I do? I still need you.” (The Coral)


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Jennifer Lopez vs. Los Kjarkas

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“On the Floor” is an incredibly popular dance song, and the second most-viewed video on Youtube, ever. But that catchy melody in J.Lo’s hit actually originated from Bolivian folk band Los Kjarkas, with their 1981 recording of “Llorando se Fue.” The original song has been sampled a few times, including Don Omar’s “Taboo” and Kaoma’s “Lambada”. Kaoma recorded “Lambada” in 1989, before Los Kjarkas had authorized the sampling of their music. Kaoma got sued, but J.Lo and Don Omar legally sampled the tune.




Further reading: Article on the lawsuit and comments from Los Kjarkas. (spanish)

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Britney Spears “Oops! …I Did It Again” sounds like a Barbra Streisand song

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Britney Spears’ “Oops!… I Did It Again” was an international #1 hit in 2000. So was Barbra Streisand’s “Woman in Love” in 1980. These melodies are very similar. But don’t blame Britney, she didn’t write the song.  Credits include Max Martin who has also worked with Dr. Luke on tracks like this.


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