Robin Thicke asks federal judge to rule ‘Blurred Lines’ doesn’t copy from 2 other songs
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Robin Thicke is asking a federal judge to determine that his song “Blurred Lines” doesn’t copy from elements of two other songs.
Attorneys for Thicke and the song’s producer and co-writer, Pharrell Williams, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles on Thursday asking a judge to determine their song does not copy songs composed by Marvin Gaye and George Clinton.
The suit states that representatives of the owners of copyrights to Gaye’s song “Got to Give It Up” and Clinton’s song “Sexy Ways” have warned Thicke and Williams that they have used elements of the songs in “Blurred Lines.”
A representative for one of the defendants, Gaye’s son Marvin Gaye III, didn’t immediately reply to an email seeking comment.
“Blurred Lines” has been No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for 10 weeks. It has sold 4.6 million tracks.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.