The song “Million Years Ago”, by the British singer, was considered plagiarism of “Mulheres”, by Toninho Geraes
The Rio de Janeiro Court ruled that the song “Million Years Ago”, by Adele, would be reproduced on streaming platforms. streaming suspended. The song was considered a plagiarism of “Women”, by Toninho Geraes. The decision was made based on technical analyzes of sound waves, melodic overlap and expert opinions. The judge also listened to both songs to confirm significant similarities.
Brazilian music was covered by several artists, but was successful in the voice of Martinho da Vila in the 1990s. Adele recorded “Million Years Ago” in 2015. The judge of the 6th Business Court of the Capital, Victor Agustin Jaccoud Diz Torres, ordered that Adele’s music be removed from streaming platforms. streaming and sharing, such as YouTube, Spotify and Deezer. The value of the daily fine, if the decision is not complied with, is R$50,000. The information is given .
The lawyer in the case even notified, in 2021, the record companies, Adele and a composer who works with the British woman. According to him, there was no response. He then began to gather evidence to send to the courts.
Toninho Guedes requested compensation of R$1 million for moral damages, as well as the payment of all copyright values since the release of the song, adjusted monetarily and with interest, in addition to the payment of losses and damages.
The judge granted the injunction requested by Toninho against Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, Universal Music Publishing MGB Brasil Ltds., Sony Music Entertainment Brasil Ltda., Beggars Group and Gregory Allen Kurstin. The similarity between the melodies was recognized in the decision and the judge ordered that Adele’s song be suspended immediately.
The judge ordered the sending of letters rogatory to the foreign defendants, as well as summoning them to present their defense. There is also the possibility of mediation between the parties if there is interest in an agreement. “I begin to feel the taste of Justice. Because it seems like our country, our musicians, our works are at the mercy of anyone to come and make a mess, do whatever they want, use and abuse”, said Toninho to “National Newspaper”.
