7 covers you won’t believe are covers Part 2 – Mixed Signals

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZpxRh6XwSk

Summary

### Summary
– Cindy Lorraine’s version of Girls Just Want to Have Fun is considered a feminist anthem, though originally by Robert Hazard.
– Santana’s iconic song Oye Pena and Fleetwood Mac’s Black Magic Woman are originals by Tito Puente and Nina Simone respectively.
– Led Zeppelin covered Jake Holmes‘ Dazed and Confused, but only credited and paid royalties after a lawsuit 40 years later.

Highlights

• Cindy Lorraine’s version of Girls Just Want to Have Fun as a feminist anthem
• Santana’s Oye Pena and Fleetwood Mac’s Black Magic Woman are originals by Tito Puente and Nina Simone respectively
• Led Zeppelin’s cover of Dazed and Confused without crediting or paying royalties to Jake Holmes, lawsuit after 40 years
• UB40 covered Neil Diamond’s Red Red Wine without realizing it

Key Takeaways

• Girls Just Want to Have Fun originally by Robert Hazard, but Cindy Lorraine’s version is a feminist anthem.
• Santana’s Oye Pena and Fleetwood Mac’s Black Magic Woman are originals by Tito Puente and Nina Simone respectively.
• Led Zeppelin covered Jake Holmes‘ Dazed and Confused, but only credited and paid royalties after a lawsuit 40 years later.