PHARRELL'S 'Happy' May Be Facing a Copyright Lawsuit
Not long after the recent legal battle over the popular funk tune "Blurred Lines", iconic rapper and producer Pharrell Williams may have another law suit on his hands. A few weeks ago, Pharrell was sued along with his collaborators Robin Thicke and T.I. by Marvin Gaye's estate, who claimed the song "Blurred Lines" infringed the copyright of Gaye's 1977 track "Got to Give it Up". The court ruled in favor of the Gaye estate, and three artists were fined 7.4 million dollars in damages.
The Gaye family has now noticed some similarities between Pharrell's mega-hit "Happy" and one of Gaye's signature songs, "Ain't That Peculiar ". But in an interview with CBS, Marvin's ex-wife Janis Gaye stated the family are not planning another law suit just yet.
"We're just in the moment today and we're satisfied," she noted. "I heard the mash-ups -- but I didn't really need to hear them. I know 'Ain't That Peculiar' and I've heard 'Happy.'"
Pharrell's "Happy" has sold over 12 million copies, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. The song has won numerous awards, including two Grammys for Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Music Video. As of today, the song has remained on the U.K. Top 75 chart for 67 consecutive weeks.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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