Bellamys weigh legal action against Britney
Thursday, January 13, 2011 – The Bellamy Brothers seem to be mulling over whether to take legal action against Britney Spears over her new single, which the brothers claim is similar to their hit If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me.
Spears' song is Hold It Against Me, and the grinding and musical qualities of the song have nothing in common with the Bellamys Tex-Mex country feel.
After releasing a Tuesday statement directed at Spears and questioning her ethics in recording the song, the Bellamy Brothers said in a press release Thursday night, "Most are asking the question, 'Will we see a lawsuit?' It's possible. Earlier today, the brothers' Nashville publicist confirmed the group has indeed decided to 'weigh their legal options.'"
"The country music duo is claiming Spears 'ripped off' their 1979 hit, If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me" the press release said.
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Angels & Outlaws, Volume 1
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The Reason for the Season
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Redneck Girls Forever
The Bellamy's first release on Curb records since 1990, (and part of a settlement in the lawsuit the brothers filed against the label, draw your own conclusions) is a mixed bag. The disc offers something old, something new, something borrowed and will cause some blues in the hearts of those who expect more from the geniuses behind "Old Hippie" and "Lovers Live Longer."
The new stuff ranges from the sublime ("What I Used to Do All Night" is a good-hearted diatribe against some of the more »»» |
Editorial: Walking the talk –
When names like Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Waylon and the Hag are invoked, you're talking hard core country. These are the touchstones of country , the guys who made country music what it was and still is (or maybe can be). When these folks would sing about being down-and-out and the rough-and-tumble, they knew of what they were singing about. Fast forward a few years to the country singers of today. »»»
Concert Review: Size doesn't matter to Winslow-King –
Luke Winslow-King may have a fine new CD out ("The Coming Tide") on a long respected indie country/roots label (Bloodshot), but that didn't mean the throngs were going to fill the club. In fact, in a second night of shows in the Boston area, Winslow-King drew a handful of people. Well, make that literally two handfuls of people.
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Concert Review: McGraw has plenty of fight left –
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