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Hobbs v. John et al
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August 08, 2012
Elton John Says 'Nikita' No Rip-Off Of Songwriter's 'Natasha'
Elton John sought Tuesday to dispense with a South African lyricist's allegations that elements from his song "Natasha" were stolen and used in John's hit "Nikita," arguing in Illinois federal court that the works' similarities were merely general ideas shared by countless other compositions.
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April 27, 2012
Elton John Accused Of Poaching Lyrics To '80s Hit 'Nikita'
Pop megastar Elton John and longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin were hit with a copyright infringement suit on Thursday in Illinois federal court over allegations that the duo stole the lyrics to their 1985 hit "Nikita" from a South African lyricist.