30. Eric Carmen

The lawsuit over “All By Myself” arose from Eric Carmen’s use of a melody from Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, Op.18. Carmen did not initially have permission from the Rachmaninoff estate to use this classical piece in his pop ballad. The issue led to a legal dispute, resulting in a settlement recognizing the estate’s rights over the composition.

This settlement likely involved a financial agreement to compensate for using Rachmaninoff’s work. This incident highlights the importance of copyright and permissions in the music industry, especially when classical compositions are repurposed for contemporary songs.