Paws Down just posted this remarkable act of "homage" to Italian singer Filippa Giordano by Lady Gaga. Filippa has done very well for herself worldwide and she's not some obscure singer to steal from; thus upping the odds that no one would notice. Filippa has worked with Italian musical heavy weights such as Andrea Bocelli, Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini.
Now a comparison is being made between Giordana's cover song Mambo Italiano and Gaga's song Americano. Mambo Italiano was originally penned by Bob Merrill in 1954. Can you hear the similarities of the two songs? Make sure to check out Paws Down's post as well.
Now a comparison is being made between Giordana's cover song Mambo Italiano and Gaga's song Americano. Mambo Italiano was originally penned by Bob Merrill in 1954. Can you hear the similarities of the two songs? Make sure to check out Paws Down's post as well.
UPDATE TO MY PREVIOUS UPDATE:
I decided to listen to Americano and Rosemary Clooney's version of Mambo Italiano. The opening of Americano is an obvious tribute to Mambo Italiano. Although, the constant accusations of alleged plagiarism on Stefani's side doesn't serve her well when she actually does homage. The problem here is that Stefani did not credit Bob Merrill as composer of the song. The only credits went to her, Fernando Garibay, Brian Lee, Paul Blair and Cheche Alara. Stefani did not "cover" Mambo Italiano. She took the melody and changed the lyrics. That would be plagiarism, no? Thanks Anon for clearing that up.
A legit act of plagiarism from Lady Gaga would be this.
