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When artists rip off their own songs

Posted by: The Bourbon Whisperer ZOO FREAK on 9/12/2025 7:25 AM

Listening to Bachman-Turner Overdrive on The Zoo this morning, entertained to realize that their 1975 song “Hey You” is a direct rip-off of their own ‘74 hit “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet”. Same chords; almost identical chorus progression. I guess if you’re going to plagiarize, that’s the way to do it!

Which artists have you noticed over the years borrowing from their own hit song in an attempt to generate another? Ready, set, go.
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BW, Make a shout out about this thread and we'll put it on the air...
Added by PsychoBilly ZOO FREAK

The Unusual Story of John Fogerty Being Sued for Copyright Infringement of… John Fogerty.

https://americansongwriter.com/the-unusual-story-of-john-fogerty-being-sued-for-copyright-infringement-of-john-fogerty/

Sued by his own (previous?) Fantasy Records owner Saul Zaentz.

Long story short: The judge ruled that you can't (legally), plagiarize yourself!
Added by Wildcard ZOO FREAK

Great example @PsychoBilly!

Yeah I think it took him 40 years to gain right to his own music. Insane. Those early contracts that up and coming artists sign usually favors the label. And that is usually their most valuable content. Record companies know this and it's a proven model.
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