Chapter Three: Musical Appropriation

Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (1994). This case concerned “Pretty Woman,” a track released in 1989 by the Miami-based rap group, 2 Live Crew. Luther Campbell based the song on lyrics and melodic material from the 1964 hit song, “Oh, Pretty Woman,” performed by Roy Orbison and co-written by Orbison and William Dees. ................
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