What was the sample dispute involving Richard Ashcroft's song?

Richard Ashcroft's song royalties were returned after a dispute over its sample of an orchestral cover of The Rolling Stones' 'The Last Time'.

When did Fatboy Slim debut The Rockafeller Skank?

Fatboy Slim debuted 'The Rockafeller Skank' in early 1998 at Brighton's Big Beat Boutique.

Why was Fatboy Slim's 'The Rockafeller Skank' compared to 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?

'The Rockafeller Skank' was compared to 'Bohemian Rhapsody' due to its complex production involving editing together multiple distinct segments.

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Fatboy Slim Track Sample Drama: Royalties Reversed!

11 Dec

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Summary

Richard Ashcroft's song royalties were returned after sample dispute.
The song uses a sample of an orchestral cover of The Last Time.
Fatboy Slim recalled debuting The Rockafeller Skank in 1998.

Fatboy Slim Track Sample Drama: Royalties Reversed!

Richard Ashcroft has reclaimed the royalties from a song following a sample dispute, an outcome he described as "life-affirming." The reversal came after he was previously compelled to surrender all earnings due to the track's incorporation of an orchestral rendition of The Rolling Stones' "The Last Time."

Fatboy Slim, whose own hit "The Rockafeller Skank" has been a long-standing part of his live performances, recounted its initial debut. He recalled premiering the track at Brighton's Big Beat Boutique in early 1998, a moment of immense personal excitement as he announced it as his new single to an enthusiastic crowd.

The production of "The Rockafeller Skank" was notably complex for its time, requiring intricate editing processes. Fatboy Slim likened the technical challenges to those faced in creating Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," involving multiple segments pieced together, especially given the early internet conditions and specialized software needed.