Top 10 Pop Songs That Caused HUGE Lawsuits
VOICE OVER: Patrick Mealey
WRITTEN BY: Cristina Otero
From bass lines to melodies, these chart-topping hits landed their creators in legal hot water! Join us as we count down the most notorious pop songs that sparked major courtroom battles over copyright infringement. When musical inspiration crosses the line into alleged theft, the consequences can be costly! Our countdown includes "Blurred Lines," "Ice Ice Baby," "My Sweet Lord," "Bittersweet Symphony," "Barbie Girl" and more! From massive settlements to lost royalties, these artists learned the hard way about copyright law. Which legal music battle surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below!
- #10: Uptown Funk (2014) Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
- #9: Shape of You (2017) Ed Sheeran
- #8: Ghostbusters (1984) Ray Parker Jr.
- #7: Come Together (1969) The Beatles
- #6: Barbie Girl (1997) Aqua
- #5: Surfin USA (1963)
- #4: Bitter Sweet Symphony (1997) The Verve
- #3: My Sweet Lord (1970) George Harrison
- #2: Ice Ice Baby (1990) Vanilla Ice
- #1: Blurred Lines (2013) Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell
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