copyright & general news
6 April 2006
james blunt in royalty dispute

Chart topping popstar James Blunt has had his royalties frozen after his producer claimed he co-wrote six songs on his album Back to Bedlam.

Lukas Burton claims he helped Blunt write several of his hits, including the number one ballad You’re Beautiful. So far he has not received any of the royalties from the album which has sold over 2 million copies in the UK and was the first British Album to reach number one in the American charts in nine years.

The case has gone to court, where it will be decided whether Burton has a valid claim.

Blunt's publicist said,

“When a record is this massive, everyone wants to claim credit for its success.”