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Yusuf Backs Off Claims Coldplay Violated His Copyright With “Viva”

After accusing Coldplay for ripping off his 1973 song “Foreigner Suite” with their own Grammy-winning “Vida la Vida,” Yusuf, or Cat Stevens as he was once known, has forgiven Chris Martin and company, acknowledging that any similarities between the two songs wasn’t intentional. “I stand by what I said. They did copy my song but [...]

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13:02 on June 16 2009

Yusuf Backs Off Claims Coldplay Violated His Copyright With “Viva”

Rolling Stone — After accusing Coldplay for ripping off his 1973 song “Foreigner Suite” with their own Grammy-winning “Vida la Vida,” Yusuf, or Cat Stevens as he was once known, ... more info

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14:06 on June 16 2009

Cat Stevens Forgives Coldplay

Stereogum — Don't worry Coldplay, you did copy "Foreigner's Sweet" with "Viva La Vida" but Yusuf forgives you and -- just to show there's no hard feelings -- you're invited to the Is... more info

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