Lawsuit: Christina Aguilera's Hit Song Was Stolen

By Kelly Fisher Posted Mar 7th 2011 06:30AM

The hits just keep on coming for Christina Aguilera -- and we don't mean the chart-topping kind. The singer's label is reportedly facing a lawsuit surrounding her single, 'Ain't No Other Man.'

According to TMZ, Aguilera's song samples the 1968 song 'Hippy Skippy Moon Strut' (also known as 'I'll Be A Lucky Man') by Dave Cortez and the Moon People. According to a federal lawsuit filed in New York, the classic song's exclusive rights have been owned by TufAmerica since 2004. However, Sony Music went through Codigo Music and the Clyde Otis Music Group in order for Aguilera to sample the song on her album.

TufAmerica's lawsuit is asking for a court to declare it the rightful owner to 'Hippy Skippy Moon Strut' and put a stop to any other publisher's claims. And of course, TufAmerica is asking for punitive damages (aka money).

Luckily, it's her music label and not Aguilera herself facing the lawsuit, because the singer has had her fair share of bumps in the road recently. Though she recently joined the new NBC singing show 'The Voice,' she was arrested March 1 for public intoxication. She also infamously botched the national anthem at this year's Super Bowl and stumbled while onstage at the Grammys.

Listen to the two songs below!

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Monday 07 March

By Benwa

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I grew up during the 60's and 70's and I can honestly say that I never heard of the band or its "song." I also don't listen to Aguilera. So, the old folks who wrote and performed this garbage should get a couple of bucks, but she made it a hit, not them.

By Misty

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There are similarities but it is not the same.

By keke

that is why it is called a sample. Just a piece of it is used and they remix it into their own way.

By Pat

the only thing less interesting than Christina these days is Charlie Sheen - after the National anthem debaucle where an alleged professional couldn't even manage the words to her song (never mind that it was the national anthem of a country) there is little regard for her as a true performer...Both Aguilera and Sheen prove that talent alone is not enough to keep you on top - things crumble one screw up at a time....

By jimmy

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same music to me settle up little lady . i think when you steal from a other artis you need to pay up in a large some .so who think they can do that take there money and show them there wrong for stealing a other person work yes words are not the same but you cant say the same for the music .

By SG

Learn some grammar

By Mead

I only can hear one part of the song in her song over and over. Its just a beat did you want it to
just die out. They need to be happy its back!

By Holly

Well I don't like either song, both suck. I will say though that the first one should be grateful they are getting any sort of recognition in the form of Christina's song because it sucked anyway. Be glad for the attention your crappy song is receiving.

By Russ

What's all the fuss about?? These two pieces ain't even close to being the same!! All you gotta do is listen to them both objectively.

By bill

exact samples,the sexi genie in a bottle music souns same ,real close

By Luke

she should just stick to singing the national anthem, OOPS! she's proven she can't handle that either!

By Spikeit

I'm NOT a fan of Christina's. However, if it's the same song she did it MUCH better. To me, the song "Tighten Up" by Archie Bell the Drells, sounds more like the old song in question then does Christina's. Whether it is or isn't, win/lose/draw, she probably couldn't care less but then why should she? Just a barely, if at all, noticeable cloud in her day.

By joe paloka

lol
who cares, both song suck big time..

By Paul

It's the record labels fault for sampling the original track without permission. BUT, if Aguilera knew and/or was part of the picking the arrangements, then it's her fault as well. It's a tough call. Was she aware of it? Did she have a hand in creating the song? Was the piece created for her, and all she had to do was sing it?

By danielle

Well, if any of these so-called "artists" had any talent or creativity of their own . . .. instead of relying on their producers, then there wouldn't be a problem. . .music today is mostly junk anymore!

By mhenry39

Sadly, this very talented woman has turned into a nut case: from the batched National Anthem to the present.

By chavez

either way, this song is not original at all. 70's sound all played out. I believe Patti LeBelle should get a royalty as well. CA has talent okay but this song is all remake material

By Janis

Just think about all the songs that have been written throughout history. It's inevitable that some are going to sound similiar.

By lw

Why is the press attacking Christina so much lately? She is amazing. Give her a break.

By Mike

Give me a break.. although there are simalarities..The Cortez song actually steals licks from the old Archie Bell "tighten up" tune.. Anyway to make a buck..

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