12-07-2012, 02:35 PM
Yeah, he got the rights to 'He's so Fine' after the court case because his lawyer tried to screw him and got caught and he sort of had to sell it to George. His lawyer who had been working with him on the case went to the others and gave them all this information about their case and when Bright, the company who owned the song, went bust he bought the rights to the song. I think he was also banking on George losing the rights to 'My Sweet Lord' and getting that as well. As this was a big no no legally and ethically he was obliged to sell it to George for what he had paid, something around $500,000. So he made no money on it and just covered costs. So, George has the rights to both now. Took years in court though. I think it wasn't till the 1990's that it was sorted fully. I love 'My Sweet Lord' and I am sure many people over the years have found comfort in it.
Yeah, Patty is something special. Lucky men. I like Clapton's music but lost a bit of respect for him when I recently found he was a racist. Surprising for a blues man.
Yeah, Patty is something special. Lucky men. I like Clapton's music but lost a bit of respect for him when I recently found he was a racist. Surprising for a blues man.
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