Australian rock band Men at Work are fighting accusations that the melody of their 1980s international hit,
"Down Under," was stolen from a popular children's song about a bird.
Publisher Larrikin Music is suing for compensation from royalties earned by Men at Work.
On Friday, lawyers for the band's recording companies -- Sony BMG Music Entertainment and EMI Songs Australia -- asked for the case to be dismissed. More...
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