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Nadine3892's avatar

Thanks for another fun post Sonny! I love how you elucidate all these facts about these songs, interesting tidbits I was previously unaware of. I don't think the flute solo resembles Kookaburra in the slightest. Whoever adjudicated that case must have been a jerk. Also, I do not condone plagiarism of course, but if there is a tiny riff in a song that slightly resembles another song, but every other component of the song is musically unique, it seems inordinately punitive to litigate that. Thanks for another interesting deep dive! xx

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Sonny Rane's avatar

Thanks so much, Nadine! And sorry for the late reply! Life got real and I had to unplug. ANYWAY, I couldn’t agree with you more. I don’t think it resembles Kookabura either. The whole thing feels (and reeks) like a cash grab. Thanks again for taking the time to read and for leaving such a thoughtful comment. It’s very much appreciated!

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Brian Forkum's avatar

A timeless classic song. Never gets old.

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Sonny Rane's avatar

Totally agree. I listened to the song for the first time in decades and was amazed by how great it still sounded.

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Brian Forkum's avatar

To be honest, I listen to it every weekend ☝️

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Dan Pal's avatar

Fascinating details! Thanks!

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Sonny Rane's avatar

Thank YOU, Dan!

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Daniel Helkenn's avatar

I didn’t know the lawsuit part of this. Thanks.

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Sonny Rane's avatar

My pleasure, Daniel!

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