Avril Lavigne Is Delusional

2007-07-07 by Dave de Sylvia EMERITUS | 28 Comments
Avril Lavigne has responded to accusations that her and songwriting partner/producer Lucasz Gottwald plagiarised a minor 1978 hit by power pop group The Rubinoos:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Avril Lavigne
You may have heard some news that two guys who wrote for some band from the 1970s I have never in my life heard of called the "Rubinoos" are trying to sue me. They have a song called "I Want To Be Your Boyfriend" that has no musical similarities to the song "Girlfriend" that Luke Gottwald and I wrote together. They claim that a small part of the lyrics are the same and are saying that I took these from them. I had never heard this song in my life and their claim is based on 5 words! All songs share similar lyrics and emotions. As humans we speak one language.

Off the top of my head, two other songs that I can immediately think of with this type of lyric are "Hey, hey, you, you get off of my cloud" by the Rolling Stones and "Hey little girl I want to be your boyfriend" by the Ramones. Simply put, I have been falsely accused of ripping their song off. Luke and I have done nothing wrong and there is no merit to their claim.


She also took time to respond to comments by songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk in Performing songwriter magazine last month:

Quote:


And slap in the face #2

I was going to be the bigger person and not reply when I read Chantal Kreviazuk's article in Performing Songwriter magazine. Now that all the media have caught on to her little interview, I need to speak. Chantal's comments are damaging to my reputation and a clear defamation of my character and I am considering taking legal action. Chantal has accused me of taking a song idea from her because I happen to have a song on my new record with the same title.

For the record, I wrote a song with Evan Taubenfeld which coincidentally has the same title as a song Chantal had sent me a few years ago. Our songs have no similarities and opposite meanings, i.e. different lyrics, different melody, different genres. In Chantal's own words "the only similarity is in the title." I originally wrote this with Evan for his record and I ended up with it. Funny enough when I decided to put "Contagious" on my album we had to change the words from "she" to "he" in order for it to work on my record. There are hundreds of songs out there with the title "Contagious," 75+ on iTunes alone.

Chantal has also made false accusations about my writing skills. I am so over this topic. This letter is not about this. I am not going to sit here and defend my writing skills. I don't have to prove anything to anyone. I know who I am and what I have done and accomplished and no one can take that away from me.

My decision to discontinue working with Chantal after co-writing together on my second record was simply based on the fact that we had no hits together. That is why her name is not on this record, despite her numerous attempts to be included, which were always denied. From my perspective this is a clear case of bitterness. Chantal is upset that she didn't get to be a part of my record. She did email me after the article came out apologizing and I forgive her but I have to put the truth out there so my fans are not confused by these false accusations.

Let it be crystal clear that I have not ripped anyone off or done anything wrong. I have never had to deal with anything publicly like this and surely never wanted to. I do not deserve this negative press and attention. I take pride in the songs that I write and appreciate the opportunities to work with some great writers and musicians.

My fans have been so dedicated to my music and it is because of them that I have this amazing career. Thank you again to my fans for continuing to be so supportive. This is a very positive time for me in my life. I have a very successful career and I feel very lucky to have accomplished all that I have. I am so thankful every day.

I would like to say more but my lawyers have advised me not to. Why is it when you get to a certain level people want to attack you?.... and now I have said my piece.


Read the background stories behind each of these pieces on Avril's Sputnikmusic artist page, and view the statement at Avril's official website:

http://www.avrillavigne.com/node/7175#comment_form

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Serpento
July 7th 2007
2351 Comments


Great title.

Well, ladies and gentlemen, place your bets. I'm guessing that the case'll get major media parasites on its ass and force the Canuck to settle out of court.

TheStarclassicTreatment
July 7th 2007
2910 Comments


Ooooooooooooh, She's angry.
Hell hath no fury...

astrel
July 7th 2007
2615 Comments


It might be only 5 words, but when they are used the exact same way in a chorus, it is a bit off-putting. I think it is especially funny that she acts as if this is only because she is super popular.

blackmilk
July 7th 2007
583 Comments


Well, ladies and gentlemen, place your bets. I'm guessing that the case'll get major media parasites on its *** and force the Canuck to settle out of court.


Yes, major media attention. I'm sure of it! The news will be everywhere. Bigger than OJ.

rustysurf84
July 7th 2007
327 Comments


Too bad Celebrity Deathmatch is not around anymore. This would be a funny one. I have been too lazy to actully listen to the other song, so could someone inform me if it is actully ripping off the first song from the 70's?

Bfhurricane
July 8th 2007
6284 Comments


The Rubinoo's chorus is too similar for a coincidence, but she brings up a great point about the Rolling Stones song too. I'm really not sure what side to take on that issue.
As for the Contagious issue, its pointless. It has the same title, oh well...

rustysurf84
July 8th 2007
327 Comments


I feel like I should side with Avril (shudders), but I really should listen to that song.

Tyler
Emeritus
July 8th 2007
7927 Comments


Dude a MUSICOLOGIST said the songs are different. A MUSICOLOGIST.

rustysurf84
July 8th 2007
327 Comments


Wasn't he totally bogus though?

FlawedPerfection
Emeritus
July 8th 2007
2807 Comments


The headline isn't news.

last_few_bricks
July 8th 2007
3 Comments


ya know I guess this is what happens when you don't write your own songs

raYge
July 8th 2007
81 Comments


Avril Lavigne is a secret corporate spy,
put out there to be "Anti-System", even
though she was created by the "System."
She's the most contradictory, hypocritical
musician out there.

I hope she gets completely sued to death.
But she won't, because celebrities never do.

Ancient
July 8th 2007
10 Comments


'I take pride in the songs that I write'

Poor girl,she must be desperate to have said that.

This Message Edited On 07.07.07

Tyler
Emeritus
July 8th 2007
7927 Comments


Wasn't he totally bogus though?

MUSICOLOGIST.

Auldy
July 8th 2007
350 Comments


"As humans we speak one language"

no they dont, chinese people speak chinese, french people speak french, and you ripped off your songs avril.

cSsteFa
July 8th 2007
47 Comments


I'm on Avril's side i hate those noobs who want 5 minutes of fame for their crappy songs.

Daedelus
July 8th 2007
162 Comments


i lol'd when she said she stopped writing with the girl because "they had no hits". way to be teh punxxxorz.

hopefully in 20 years i'll be able to walk into a hot topic and get a blowjob from that scumy bitch.This Message Edited On 07.08.07

Akira
July 8th 2007
328 Comments


What we need to remember is that the Rubinoos did "Revenge of the Nerds", automatically making them the coolest band in history.
>.This Message Edited On 07.08.07

Riziger
July 8th 2007
316 Comments


in 20 years, i don't think she would look as "hot" as she is now.

anyway... whats with all the avril news? updated on daily basis.

Wizard
July 8th 2007
20627 Comments


I think her career is plagerised!

dub sean
July 8th 2007
1013 Comments


MUSICOLOGIST.


end of discussion.

rustysurf84
July 8th 2007
327 Comments


Pretty much.

Akira
July 8th 2007
328 Comments


Yeah. A comment by a musicologist HIRED BY LAVIGNE'S LABEL is really legit.
I don't know if her songwriter plagiarized, and I don't care. But what the musicologist said is irrelevant. This Message Edited On 07.08.07

Yo.
July 8th 2007
55 Comments


You know, if she can get sued over a similar sounding chorus, than Rareware and Nintendo better get on sueing Fergie for stealing the intro to the DK rap.

ValiumMan
July 8th 2007
493 Comments


Yeah. A comment by a musicologist HIRED BY LAVIGNE'S LABEL is really legit.
I don't know if her songwriter plagiarized, and I don't care. But what the musicologist said is irrelevant.

But he's a MUSICOLOGIST, he MUST be right!

Volunteer
July 8th 2007
102 Comments


Headline for torrent users: "Popular Celebrity Steals Music - World Feeling Less Guilty".

rustysurf84
July 8th 2007
327 Comments


But he's a MUSICOLOGIST, he MUST be right!


'Nuff Said.

Thedarktrail07
July 9th 2007
10 Comments


"Hey little girl I want to be your boyfriend" by the Ramones. Simply put, I have been falsely accused of ripping their song off. Luke and I have done nothing wrong and there is no merit to their claim." She has no idea that the Ramones covered the song that she ripped off.





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