In 2013, “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. And Pharrell Williams peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
They got sued in 2015 by the estate of Marvin Gaye who claimed that the duo stole from "Got To Give It Up" when they wrote and recorded the smash hit "Blurred Lines."
A jury sided with the Gaye family, which won $5.3 million in damages.
Robin Thicke was the son of the late Alan Thicke who starred in Growing Pains.
In 1985, “Heaven” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Living In The U.S.A.” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1991, “Losing My Religion” by R.E.M. peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rebel Rebel” by David Bowie peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1991, “Strike It Up” by Black Box peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Wake Up (Next To You)” by Graham Parker peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart
and at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina And The Waves peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart
and at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1991, “Where The Streets Have No Name (I Can't Take My Eyes Off You)” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1957, “Young Blood” by The Coasters peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Angel” by Madonna peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1991, “Couple Days Off” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Forever Young” by Alphaville peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart. DANCE MIX!
In 1985, “Kiss Me” by Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 2002, “A Little Less Conversation” by Elvis Presley vs. JXL peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Another Saturday Night” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jumpin' Jack Flash” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the U.K. and Netherlands pop singles charts.
In 1991, “Poundcake” by Van Halen peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shadows Of The Night” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Word Girl” by Scritti Politti peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Wicki Wacky House Party” by Team peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart. This song has never been heard by me and no radio station
in my town ever bothered to give this rare gem a chance to shine on the local airwaves. Here is the song I dug up.
In 1991, “Rush, Rush” by Paula Abdul peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “So Far Away / Walk Of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1991, “3 A.M. Eternal” by The KLF peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1991, “O.G. Original Gangster” by Ice-T peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Perfect Kiss” by New Order peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “A View To A Kill” by Duran Duran peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Crazy For You” by Madonna peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Dancing In The Dark” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart. DANCE MIX!
In 1991, “Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)” by Crystal Waters peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Heat Is On” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.