I always thought that was a bad judgement. The title phrase is similar but you can't copyright such a universally recognized phrase. The music isnt very similar; the style is, but you can't copyright a style either. Many black artists were ripped off by some white guy in the music business; it just doesn't seem to have happened in this case
You could make a video on "Love Is in The Air" suing Glass Candy for simply having the song "Warm In The Winter" saying: "Love is in the Air" in it. Both songs sound nothing alike.
The award of $5 MILLION was crazy high. They are two different tracks, with different lyrics. At the very most, a small, but fair percentage of publishing could have been given. 100+ songs released in the USA have the same title. Stupid case this.
Can anyone find the Isley Brothers version of the song that matches ANY of the lyrics you can find on the web? All of the lyrics are more of Michael Bolton's version with slight variation. But when you listen to the Isley version, it doesn't come close to what is supposed to be those lyrics.
I just found out about this case, and I agree with most of the comments here, it was a horrible decision by the court. Michael Walsh of Time-"The two songs bear no resemblance in any significant musical way." 100% agree. Bolton's version is better too lol.
"The verdict's an utter travesty rendered by unmusical jurors. Aside from the fact that they have the same title, and the melody begins on the third note of the scale, the two songs bear no resemblance in any significant musical way." (Michael Walsh, Time Magazine)
Why would he even TRY this??? Just go into it with an upfront ask and offer!!! No one is gonna refuse an offer for a sound alike song with the same title….it's free money for an old old song!
Of course a video discrediting a white boy isn’t up here. But if it was some bs against a black man they would post everything. Michael Bolton was a thief. Fuck dude while legacy
@musiclistsareus1029
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
I always thought that was a bad judgement. The title phrase is similar but you can't copyright such a universally recognized phrase. The music isnt very similar; the style is, but you can't copyright a style either. Many black artists were ripped off by some white guy in the music business; it just doesn't seem to have happened in this case
@scraggledy
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
The amicus bruefs say so much
@scraggledy
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
Absolute bullshit cash grab by Ron Isley. I love the Isley Brother's music, but this was just wrong.
@thadiesel7655
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
Somebody thought they could steal from the black man. Not this time lol
@cedricliggins7528
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
Michael Bolton has a great voice
@chouchoue
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
You could make a video on "Love Is in The Air" suing Glass Candy for simply having the song "Warm In The Winter" saying: "Love is in the Air" in it. Both songs sound nothing alike.
@flashback1123
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
The award of $5 MILLION was crazy high. They are two different tracks, with different lyrics. At the very most, a small, but fair percentage of publishing could have been given. 100+ songs released in the USA have the same title. Stupid case this.
@sugarwheats
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
Can anyone find the Isley Brothers version of the song that matches ANY of the lyrics you can find on the web? All of the lyrics are more of Michael Bolton's version with slight variation. But when you listen to the Isley version, it doesn't come close to what is supposed to be those lyrics.
@Mrj22222
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
I just found out about this case, and I agree with most of the comments here, it was a horrible decision by the court. Michael Walsh of Time-"The two songs bear no resemblance in any significant musical way." 100% agree. Bolton's version is better too lol.
@karenharris3183
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
I do not feel it same song at all. I was not invited.
@ccoffey
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
This is a wonderfully made and informative video. Subbed.
@tedklampett1737
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
sheesh imagine if they patented the drum beat . that's why so many artists like Michael Jackson never confess to liking artists close to their era …
@Themixfixer1965
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
The verdict was ludicrous and outrageous. Other than the title the two songs have nothing in common. Justice was not served on that day.
@crw3736
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
"The verdict's an utter travesty rendered by unmusical jurors. Aside from the fact that they have the same title, and the melody begins on the third note of the scale, the two songs bear no resemblance in any significant musical way." (Michael Walsh, Time Magazine)
@crw3736
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
I agree 100% with the presenter's analysis.
@brandikirk6069
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
2 different songs Bolton did great . Get off Bolton back
@atlanta2076
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
Bolton did nothing wrong. The Three Boys can ** themselves, yes!
@TheFartGallery
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
Great stuff again. Can’t stand Bolton but took the missus to Royal Concert Hall last year to see him! Interesting story. Boring singer-bloke 😀
@dignifiedblackman4742
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
Thank you sharing this was pretty amazing
@stephanie3506
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
Why would he even TRY this??? Just go into it with an upfront ask and offer!!! No one is gonna refuse an offer for a sound alike song with the same title….it's free money for an old old song!
@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
Michael Bolton tried it and the Isley Brothers denied it. Obvious plagiarism.
@joeh8849
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
Of course a video discrediting a white boy isn’t up here. But if it was some bs against a black man they would post everything. Michael Bolton was a thief. Fuck dude while legacy
@betsy5889
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
I'm surprised your channel doesn't have at least 100k subbies. Anyway, new subbie here. Great music history channel
@time2shinex707
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
Wonderful content, white artist always steal off Black artists…
@RasMix1
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
"lets hunt and kill michael bolton" bill hicks
@BigSmokinJoe
April 18, 2024 at 8:39 pm
Big Daddy Lotek with a Fathers Day upload!! LETS GO!!! 🙂