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Robbie Williams · 2000

Robbie Williams

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 2, 2000Legal⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

The High Court of Justice in England ruled that Robbie Williams's song “Jesus in a Camper Van” used lyrics from Woody Guthrie's song “I Am the Way,” which had been adapted for parody purposes by Loudon Wainwright III. In 2001, it was decided that no punitive damages would be awarded, but the authors were entitled to 25% of royalties and 25% of legal costs.

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