Bank merger lyrics impress only copyright lawyer

Iria · Nov 21, 2006, 12:21 AM

Source: News.com
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A video of two Bank of America employees singing a version of U2's "One" to commemorate their company's acquisition of MBNA recently made the rounds of the blogs, prompting amusement and some ridicule from online viewers.

But the intended comic effect of their performance and the retooled lyrics ("One spirit, we get to share it/Leading us all to higher standards") seemed lost on lawyers on the lookout for copyright violations.

Nov 21, 2006, 12:21 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Bank merger lyrics impress only copyright lawyer Source: News.com _________ A video of two Bank of America employees singing a version of U2's "One" to commemorate their company's acquisition of MBNA recently made the rounds of the blogs, prompting amusement and some ridicule from online viewers. But the intended comic effect of their performance and the retooled lyrics ("One spirit, we get to share it/Leading us all to higher standards") seemed lost on lawyers on the lookout for copyright violations.