Thursday, June 25, 2009

Could 80's Rock Hit Be Rip-Off of Classic Children's Song?

One's a pub classic, belted out at top volume by tipsy patrons around closing time. The other is a more dignified affair, a favorite of youth choirs and choral groups.
Now, as unlikely as it seems, the classic children's song, "Kookaburra," and the Men At Work hit, "Down Under," are set to go head-to-head in court amid accusations part of the rock anthem is a rip-off, the Daily Telegraph reports. The part of the "Down Under" song that is alleged to have breached copyright is the distinctive flute riff. The flue does sound inspired by the kid's song but, I think if they stole the vegemite sandwich line there might be a case.


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