The rule is 8 consecutive notes in the same rhythm. It has to be 8 in a row, the same 8, and with the same syllabic rhythm or a dime store lawyer can get him off.

Did he do that??

Also, I have heard him and he sounds great.

As for this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp-EO5I60KA

It's not the same song! Maybe some mood similarities but the melody and punctuation is totally different.

That is a fricking great and unbelievably catchy song and he is singing his heart out.

It's the kind of song that makes guys and girls get it on.

What's wrong with that now.