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Elton John Sued Over “Nikita” Lyrics, Calls Lawsuit “Meritless”
Nearly 27 years after Elton John released his Cold War-inspired single “Nikita,” the music legend and his songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin, are being sued for allegedly stealing the 1985 song’s...
View ArticleElton John Convinces Court To Dismiss ‘Nikita’ Copyright Case
(D Dipasupil/Getty Images) In 1985, Elton John had a Top 10 hit on the Billboard 200 with “Nikita,” the jaunty ballad about unrequited love during the Cold War. This week, the Seventh Circuit Court of...
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