The lawsuit involving George Harrison and his song “My Sweet Lord,” is perhaps the most famous example of copyright litigation in popular music. This video goes beyond the basics of the case, exploring not only interesting legal details, but also how the suit unfolded, Allen Klein’s conniving role, and George Harrison’s personal recollections about the experience.
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A big thanks to Mr. Joseph Self who was of tremendous help in putting this piece together. He wrote a deep analysis of the case in 1993 (before the case officially concluded!), and was kind enough to dig back into things with me. He’s an attorney and a Beatles fan, and his article does an incredible job at clearly explaining the many facets of the suit.. You can read it online here: http://www.abbeyrd.net/mysweet.htm Thanks Joey!
Mashup of "He's So Fine" and "My Sweet Lord" by foxmass58: • My Sweet Lord vs. He's So Fine
1976 George Harrison Interviews:
From the LP: “Dark Horse Records Presents A Personal Music Dialogue With George Harrison At 33 1/3,” Dark Horse Records. (More info: https://amzn.to/35BsqH9 )
Description: “A conversation between George Harrison and Radio & Records Editor Mike Harrison in 1976 to promote the 33 1/3 album.
From Old Grey Whistle Test, BBC2.
Description: Former Beatle George Harrison, promoting the release of his album ThirtyThree and 1/3. Interviewed 30 Nov 1976 by Bob Harris at 40 Royal Avenue in London.
Book: “Decisions of the United States Courts Involving Copyright 1983" by Mark A. Lillis
Images of Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, Manhattan, New York by Ken Lund. https://flickr.com/photos/kenlund/alb..., https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Background music by Lekhan, “Aftermath,” used with permission. • Aftermath | Ambient Cinematic Music L... , / @lekhan05
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