The Song That Cost a Fortune: The Story of "I’ll Be Missing You"
Sting, the primary songwriter for The Police, eventually sued for 100% of the song's publishing royalties. In a twist that has become industry legend: puff_daddy_ill_be_missing_you_every_breath_you_...
The track is built entirely around the iconic guitar riff from 1983 hit, "Every Breath You Take." While the sample perfectly captured the somber, haunting tone Diddy was looking for, there was one major problem: the sample wasn't cleared before the song was released . The Song That Cost a Fortune: The Story
The Song That Cost a Fortune: The Story of "I’ll Be Missing You"
Sting, the primary songwriter for The Police, eventually sued for 100% of the song's publishing royalties. In a twist that has become industry legend:
The track is built entirely around the iconic guitar riff from 1983 hit, "Every Breath You Take." While the sample perfectly captured the somber, haunting tone Diddy was looking for, there was one major problem: the sample wasn't cleared before the song was released .