THIS sounds like THAT.
Bob_Luken
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I heard somebody playing this song -Stay With Me- and I couldn't hear it very well from down the hall so, I thought to myself,...... "Sounds like somebody has done a cover of -I Won't Back Down- but they slowed it down a little". Then I heard it again later and could hear it better the second time time and I realized it wasn't a cover but the melody was nearly a complete mirror image of the old Tom Petty song. Then I meant to look it up online and I finally remembered to check and sure enough, I'm not the only one to notice it.
Update: 2/6/2015 - Tom Petty has been awarded a songwriting credit on Sam Smiths Stay With Me, which bears a close resemblance to Pettys I Wont Back Down. According to The Sun, the deal was settled out of court back in October, but is just coming to light now. Both Petty and singer/composer Jeff Lynne were given a 12.5% writing credit. The songs full writing credit now lists Smith, Petty, Lynne, and Jimmy Napes as the songwriters. When Sams track was originally released, it was clear to a lot of musicians that there were notable similarities between the tracks, a source told NME. After it was pointed out to Sams camp, they didnt try to fight it and amicably dished out royalties. It wasnt a deliberate thing, musicians are just inspired by other artists and Sam and his team were quick to hold up their hand when it was officially flagged.
Update: 2/6/2015 - Tom Petty has been awarded a songwriting credit on Sam Smiths Stay With Me, which bears a close resemblance to Pettys I Wont Back Down. According to The Sun, the deal was settled out of court back in October, but is just coming to light now. Both Petty and singer/composer Jeff Lynne were given a 12.5% writing credit. The songs full writing credit now lists Smith, Petty, Lynne, and Jimmy Napes as the songwriters. When Sams track was originally released, it was clear to a lot of musicians that there were notable similarities between the tracks, a source told NME. After it was pointed out to Sams camp, they didnt try to fight it and amicably dished out royalties. It wasnt a deliberate thing, musicians are just inspired by other artists and Sam and his team were quick to hold up their hand when it was officially flagged.
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That's what happens when a computer writes your music. The lyrics of Sam Smith's songs are AWFUL. Tom Petty FTW.ISO Ramrod and Ron Mexico0
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Damn right.youngryan216:Tom Petty FTW.0 -
I love to catch things like that. One that I always thought was too striking to have never sparked a lawsuit was this pair of tunes...
Aerosmith - Train Kept A Rollin'
Foghat - Honey Hush
"When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name." - Charles Haddon Spurgeon0 -
Funny thing is that's a Yardbirds tune. (The Aerosmith one)Puff_Dougie:I love to catch things like that. One that I always thought was too striking to have never sparked a lawsuit was this pair of tunes...
Aerosmith - Train Kept A Rollin'
Foghat - Honey HushISO Ramrod and Ron Mexico0 -
This one is pissing me off right now. I probably don't even need to post the "sounds like" song, it is so obvious. But in case you aren't aware of the original tune...LLA - Lancero Lovers of America0
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Funny, that second one sounds more like this...
Oh, wait. It is that. Still, while I see similarities, it doesn't rank up there with the other two pairs mentioned.
Then again, none of this surprises me considering this...
Intelligence is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.
I like Oliva and Quesada (including Regius) a lot. I will smoke anything, though.0 -
Bob Luken:I heard somebody playing this song -Stay With Me- and I couldn't hear it very well from down the hall so, I thought to myself,...... "Sounds like somebody has done a cover of -I Won't Back Down- but they slowed it down a little". Then I heard it again later and could hear it better the second time time and I realized it wasn't a cover but the melody was nearly a complete mirror image of the old Tom Petty song. Then I meant to look it up online and I finally remembered to check and sure enough, I'm not the only one to notice it.
Update: Tom Petty has been awarded a songwriting credit on Sam Smiths Stay With Me, which bears a close resemblance to Pettys I Wont Back Down. According to The Sun, the deal was settled out of court back in October, but is just coming to light now. Both Petty and singer/composer Jeff Lynne were given a 12.5% writing credit. The songs full writing credit now lists Smith, Petty, Lynne, and Jimmy Napes as the songwriters. When Sams track was originally released, it was clear to a lot of musicians that there were notable similarities between the tracks, a source told NME. After it was pointed out to Sams camp, they didnt try to fight it and amicably dished out royalties. It wasnt a deliberate thing, musicians are just inspired by other artists and Sam and his team were quick to hold up their hand when it was officially flagged.0 -
I was going to post this update the other day but couldn't remember the name of the thread.0
