SHE HIDES COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IN A BURRITO:NPR examines the striking similarities between Lady Gaga's "Alejandro" and Ace of Base's "Don't Turn Around."
The fun part of this was the two discussants talking about whether there should be a bibliography in Gaga's disc liner notes. I understand the futility of that idea, but man, I wish that was required of all CDs. What fun! "My influences are..."
Wow, I am shocked to find out that the group was called Ace of Base and not Ace of Bass. I don't recall ever seeing the name written, but I always kind of assumed they had gone with the musical pun.
The fun part of this was the two discussants talking about whether there should be a bibliography in Gaga's disc liner notes. I understand the futility of that idea, but man, I wish that was required of all CDs. What fun! "My influences are..."
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling a little old - can't believe believe that Ace of Base is from 16 years ago.
ReplyDeleteWow, I am shocked to find out that the group was called Ace of Base and not Ace of Bass. I don't recall ever seeing the name written, but I always kind of assumed they had gone with the musical pun.
ReplyDeleteI'm more shocked that NPR is just getting to a story every goofy morning show in America cracked weeks ago.
ReplyDeletehttp://mix1065fm.radio.com/2010/06/14/lady-gaga-v-ace-of-base-the-mash-up/#more-7037
The beginning of "Alejandro" is a pretty good squat routine. Throw in some sit ups and push ups and it's a decent body weight workout.
ReplyDeleteI always think of "La isla Bonita" when I hear "Alejandro"...
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