3 Bright Tunes Music v. Harrisongs Music 3 Bright Tunes Music v. Harrisongs Music
Harrison said he was influenced by "Oh Happy Day" but the Chiffons' publisher sued him for copying "He's So Fine." The judge found that Harrison had "subconsciously" taken influence from the song.
3.1. Summary
3.2. My Sweet Lord
3.3. He's So Fine
3.4. Comparison of the two songs
3.5. District Court's opinion
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3.6. Harrison wrote "This Song" in response to the trial
3.7. Interesting supplementary info