Line up the Fly

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07/05/2007

Line up the Fly

Cristina requested a comparison between Elastica vs Wire. So here it is:

There's really no doubt about it, Elastica ripped off that "I am the Fly" chorus in their "Line Up" single. Would a 10 second rip off warrant a lawsuit? That's exactly what I think is happening in the Rubinoo's lawsuit: they are suing for one alleged copied line in a song.

So listen to The Rubi-boos' version and Avril's "Girlfriend" (in Japanese) and can you honestly tell me they are the same song or that Avril deliberately stole their chorus?

The Rubinoos - I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend

Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend (Japanese)

July 05, 2007 08:08 AM vu vu@weheartmusic.com elasticated.org avrillavigne.com rubinoos.com

Posted at 08:24 AM in Britpop, Elastica, Vu, Wire | Permalink

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