Copyright: Case study 1

Case Study One

George Harrison "My Sweet Lord" vs. The Chiffon's "He's so fine"

How he got sued for copyright infringement I'm not too sure, yes like every song out there you can find something that it is similar to in one way or another, but they aren't really the same at all, however George Harrison did end up getting sued for copyright infringement.

Rating System: 5= Exactly the same 4= V. Similar 3= Somewhat alike 2=Barely the same 1= Not at all the same

Melody: 3
Harmony/ Chordal Structure: 3
Rhythm:3.5
Tempo: 5
Lyrics: 1
Instruments: 2

The two songs are further similar in their back up singers melody which is very similar and the length of the verses and syllables but the songs are completely different in pitch, the style of music (instruments) and the lyrics are not alike in any way. While there are some comparisons I don't personally think there is enough to sue for copyright infringement.

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