December 17, 1991 –
Gilbert O’Sullivan’s Alone Again (Naturally) was ‘sampled’ in Biz Markie’s Alone Again, and the United States Federal Court for the Southern District of New York agreed with the 70’s artist that Biz needed to get permission to use his music in a very landmark case.
That permission typically involves direct payment or a portion of the net profits today. The case is decided quickly and decisively – The judge delivers a harsh repudiation of Warner Bros., opening his ruling by quoting the book of Exodus: “Thou shalt not steal.”
The Haus of Dcaligari 