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i somewhat agree. but really, there are so many songs that sound similar, so i can't 5 this

Songs sound similar, but not this similar. Sounding similar is influence, you listen to music you like and obviously you're going to generally strive to make music you like. This is an almost carbon copy.

Should be called "Jessica Simpson's songwriters aren't original."

you fail, please try again ^_^

The one where she sings "Boy I think I'm in love with you" is a far better example. She literally just rips the music from a 70s/80s song ( Not sure which one ) and sings over it. The lyrics don't even go with the f*cking music. It's terrible.

^ I told you, Kev. ;)

Has she even made one popular song that happened also to be original? Not just bought or plagerized?

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Didn't listen to either sounds before this site, now I know.

Something about that chord progression just really inspires mediocrity, I guess.

^ It's not so much actively listening to them (although the Smiths were pretty good) - it's just that at one point or another, each of those songs was (or is) unavoidable.

The 1st thing I thought of was Holiday by Madonna. Nice catch on The Smiths though.

Its pop music. Its not supposed to be good music, just catchy. When everything is in 4/4 with the same chords over and over stuff is going to sound the same.

( Response to earlier response ) Ah, I never knew that. In that case, 4/5. Good job.

^ again, that's different. vanilla ice SAMPLED queen and david bowie's "under pressure". anyone with ears can detect that, and i don't think vanilla ice made any attempt to hide his sources. the song in question here is much sneakier than a direct lift.

SAME SONG! Verdict for the Plantiff.

Didn't she steal a John Cougar song too?

old news... but 2 for effort

^ then her songwriters aren't original, as someone 50 posts up noted. the pastiche involved, which is the focus of this YTMND, remains regardless.

They were talking about this on the Mikey Show down in southern california a couple weeks ago.

nicely done!

Add 'Music sounds better with you' by Stardust to your list, also take note that 'wearwolves of london' is near identical to 'sweet home alabama'... Think about it

5'd for truth.

You WIN! Good DAY, Sir!

Lest we forget that these kinds of "stars" aren't the brains behind the operation-- for "A Public Affair", "The song was co-written by Simpson and Johnta Austin"- and we all know what that means. Bonus: Holiday, wasn't written by Madonna either, it was written by written by Curtis Hudson and Lisa Stevens. As to The Smiths.. well, I bet you can guess who wrote their song... - even still, your point is well taken and well researched. Bravo :)