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Song writing credits, collaboration, plagiarism

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  • 12-08-2023 1:32pm
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    littlevillage
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    Was listening to a quite good interview on RTE Radio1 with Christy Moore during the week.

    He talked about "collecting" songs. It got me thinking. I'd estimate 60-70% of Christy's output is cover versions of previously released material by other artists and songs given/collected by him from various other songwriters.

    At no point does any reporter ever broach the topic of payment, writing credits and downright plagiarism.


    Suppose for a minute, I write a song and send it off to Christy Moore's Management etc. (I'm using Christy as a example, it could be any famous artist). He takes a look and rejects it. But maybe keeps a few lines or uses the general idea later for a song of his own. Does he credit me? Not being particularly au fae with the business I imagine it comes down to a subjective judgement eg. Did he steal the general idea, did he steal one line, did he steal a few lines etc.


    Or is this where I get my solicitor involved?



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