Personally, I think the whole thing has gotten out of hand.

I can see copyright on samples, no matter how short. But a few words in an entirely different song? Come on.

But then, I am not the person who makes the laws.

Like I said, there is a long tradition in quoting others works in classical, folk, jazz, and pop recordings. As long as it doesn't interfere with the sales of the work quoted, I don't see a problem, and embrace the practice as homage.

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