Oasis accused of ‘ripping off’ Sir Cliff Richard’s song

Posted on October 12, 2008 | Category: Music

London, Oct 4 (ANI): Rock band Oasis have been accused of plagiarising a song by Sir Cliff Richard Cliff Richard for a track on their new album.

Richard fans claim that track called The Turning is similar to the legendary singer’s 1976 hit “Devil Woman”, reports the Mirror.

Lead singer Noel Gallagher has previously admitted plagiarising Burt Bacharach classic This Guy’s In Love With You for Half The World Away - better known at the theme music for The Royle Family.

One of their earlier hits “Cigarettes and Alcohol” was also similar to the classic T-Rex song “Get It On”.

While “Lyla” also sounded a lot like “Mona” by Craig McLachlan. (ANI)

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