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Gretchen Wilson : Black Crowes Rip Off?
Gretchen Wilson has been served a copyright infringement notice by the Black Crowes. As reported by Billboard, Wilson, TNT, Sony BMG and publishing company J Money Music were served copyright infringement notices regarding the song “Work Hard, Play Harder.” Lawyers for the Black Crowes claim the track exploits the band’s 1991 hit “Jealous Again.” The song has been used by TNT to promote the television show “Saving Grace.” “We find the musical verses of Wilson’s song to be such an obvious example of copyright infringement that I expect all parties to reach a relatively quick resolution to avoid litigation,” Crowes manager Pete Angelus says in a statement. Watch the clips and decide for yourself - Working Hard or Ripping Off? Gretchen Wilson “Work Hard, Play Harder” Saving Grace TNT promo:
Black Crowes “Jealous Again “ video:
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Comments
Come on!! That’s ridiculous. In my opinion, it is NOT a rip off from the Black Crowes.
By Dotti Spina from Sauquoit, NY on July 31, 2008
Wow. Directly lifted, melody, cadence and all. Total ripoff, and no way she didn’t know it. Tune is still played endlessly on radio.
By BillyJoe on July 31, 2008
The Crowes were robbed! Exactly the same as Jealous Again!
By ceedy72 from Texas on August 01, 2008
Yes, this is a blatant rip off. But kiddies, you all need to go back and do your homework, because this is not the first time this has happened in the music world and it sure as hell won’t be the last. As for Gretchen, she is a no talent clown. I don’t care if she is laughing all the way to the bank. She’s been a phony her whole career. There is a country legend who made her career out of being a female redneck and it was cool when SHE did it. All Gretchen did was rip her off too. And if y’all don’t know who I am talking about, then you are not TRUE country music fans.
By Eric Smith from Nashua, New Hampshire on August 31, 2008
I know who y’all talkin’ ‘bout, Eric.
After all, compared to you, I’m in the Deep South.
But yer right.
By joe from Trenton, New Jersey on September 10, 2008