Sunday, October 30, 2011

Vanilla Ice was Under Pressure

One of the most widely known cases of plagiarism in music was that of Vanilla Ice stealing the melody to Queen's ever so popular song, "Under Pressure".  Not long after the song was released did listeners and the band alike out the 90's rapper.  Fortunately for him, there were no lawsuits filed, but the two were said to have settled out of court.  Given the choice, I think everyone would choose "Under Pressure" as the better song... though I can't help but sing along to the undeserving (of the melody) lyrics to "Ice, Ice Baby".

"Under Pressure" performed by David Bowie and Queen


"Ice, Ice Baby" performed by Vanilla Ice

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