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- Who did the Beatles steal from?
- Did the Beatles copy Chuck Berry?
- Did the Beatles plagiarize?
- What time signature is Don't let me down?
Who did the Beatles steal from?
The lawsuit also directed Levy to pay Lennon $42,000 in damages for harming his professional reputation. The entire episode made for a bizarre conclusion to the Beatles' longstanding plagiarism of Berry's words and music—a series of infractions that resulted in a trio of unmistakable rock classics.
Did the Beatles copy Chuck Berry?
Overall, The Beatles plagiarized some small slices of Chuck Berry's music, but in most cases you would say they wore their influence on their sleeve.
Did the Beatles plagiarize?
The Beatles, the original British super-group, had their own share of plagiarism charges in their day. From the lawsuit over “Come Together” to the $587,000 George Harrison paid over “My Sweet Lord,” The Beatles fought (and sometimes lost) their copyright battles.
What time signature is Don't let me down?
One unusual feature is an extra beat in the tune "Don't Let Me Down" that breaks the prevailing 4/4 signature in a lead-up to the chorus. The five beat bar precedes the word "does" in the chorus line "like she does."
