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The Lion Sleeps Very Well Tonight Knowing That Millions Are On The Way

I didn’t know there was a court battle involving THE GREATEST SONG EVER WRITTEN. I did know, however, that Solomon Linda wrote it but is not credited in most cases. This floors me:

“In the 1950s, at a time when apartheid laws robbed blacks of negotiating rights, Linda sold worldwide copyright to Gallo Records of South Africa for 10 shillings — less than $1.70.”

Nice to see things being turned right.

3 Responses to “The Lion Sleeps Very Well Tonight Knowing That Millions Are On The Way”

  1. jules
    March 23rd, 2006 08:53
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    i was totally going to send you this article… damn you for beating me to the punch…

  2. druzba
    March 23rd, 2006 21:53
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    Jules: don’t mess. You did get me on that High School Musical thing though. I had never heard of it and apparently it’s some kind of phenom now.

  3. alisa
    March 24th, 2006 12:15
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    High School Musical was on the Disney Channel last night. Too bad you or I don’t have cable!

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