In conversation with singer Oleg Likhachev mk.ru He accused People’s Artist of Russia Alla Pugacheva of stealing his song.
Likhachev noted that in his composition “They beat us, we are flying” he borrowed the melody of one of Pugacheva’s songs. According to Likhachev, there are similar arrangements in the works, especially in the chorus.
“It turned out that my song ‘They beat us, we are flying’ was released in October 2013, and my song ‘They beat us, we are flying’ in May 2014. I remembered that at the end of 2013 I was actively sending the song to production centers in Moscow,” the artist said.
Likhachev noted that each author has his own unique intonation and “melodic soul.” The singer wants Pugacheva to share royalties with him (compensation for the use of copyright).
Likhachev noted that he did not plan to take the story to court yet due to lack of money. He explained that the examination to detect plagiarism cost 50 thousand rubles.
“I will try only if I get rich. Or I will call Alla Borisovna’s ill-wishers so that they can help me financially,” said the musician.
Oleg Likhachev is known for his song “Vladimir Putin – Well done!”, Which became a meme among Russians.
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