MUSIC NEWS - Not one to shy away from controversy, we have to bring this to your attention... It seems that questions have risen about the origins of Lady Antebellum's 'Need You Now' tune and the similarities to a 1982 Alan Parsons Project hit.
The NashvilleScene.com reports that they received a letter from a Lisa Marie Parsons who identified herself as the Executive Personal Assistant to the noted musician, producer, recording star Alan Parsons, saying that many of Mr Parson's fans have been complaining that Lady Antebellum's country and country pop hit Need You Now
"Ms Parson" referred to a short YouTube piece posted by an fbullington that mashes up the two songs, making a very convincing case for the similarities. We wonder?? Check it out below and let us know your thoughts.
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WOW. I love APP. And when I first heard LA I thought it was a 10. Now I know "why". I already liked the structure. Total rip. No doubt none. It may not be on purpose, but subconscious, still, time to PAY UP LA. APP wrote this melody and royalties are the answer.
Posted by: RachelFaith | Nov 20, 2010 at 12:32 AM
I disagree! Whoever matched these songs together slowed down and lowered the melody of Need You Now to make it match the APP song. As an avid Lady A fan, I could tell the difference right away in the song used in this video. It may have a similar song in the back but I don't think it's enough to warrent copywrite infringement.
Posted by: Nichole | Nov 20, 2010 at 07:54 PM