At 11:30 AM -0500 12/5/01, John W. Kulig wrote: > Interesting tid-bit on George Harrison that involved religion. Soon after >he did "My Sweet Lord" he was sued for plagarizing the old pop song "He's So >Fine." The lawyers in court were holding up the 3 notes from each song on big >placards to the jury - and indeed they were identical. He lost the case, and >I remember him, interviewed, saying that if he stole anything it was the flow >and spirit of the gospel song "Oh Happy Day" despite the difference in notes. >The style and flow of "He's So Fine" was totally different from his song.
I believe that the term "unconscious plagiarism" was coined. I do find the similarity compelling -- I'm familiar with both songs too. * PAUL K. BRANDON [EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Psychology Dept Minnesota State University, Mankato * * 23 Armstrong Hall, Mankato, MN 56001 ph 507-389-6217 * * http://www.mankato.msus.edu/dept/psych/welcome.html * --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
