Famous Musicians Who Allegedly Stole Their Number One Hits

Stolen From Huey Lewis & The News

The 1984 theme was accused of copyright infringement and Columbia Pictures agreed to a settlement out of court. When Lewis accidentally publicized the details of the agreement, Parker sued him for breaking confidentiality. Lewis brought it up during a taping of VH1's Behind the Music. Though the song might be stolen, it seems both artists have some legal issues to work on. 

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