Famous Musicians Who Allegedly Stole Their Number One Hits

Stolen From Cat Stevens

The song underwent a legal suit due to the nearly copied melody. To appease both parties, the song split the rights to publishing with Cat Stevens, who is today known as Yusuf Islam. Wayne Coyne, the frontman for the Flaming Lips band, admitted that the songs were remarkably close but it was never his intention to rip off the incredibly successful tune. 

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