Canadian Classical Composer Gets Boost From ‘Blurred Lines’
Singer Robin Thicke performs on NBC’s “Today” show in midtown New York, July 30, 2013. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT PROFILE) – RTX1257X
Canadian classical composer John Beckwith has a hit on his hands. He's had thousands of downloads of music he composed over 15 years ago. It might have something to do with the fact that the piece of music is called "Blurred Lines." It shares a name with Robin Thicke's summer chart-topper. The World's Andrea Crossan has more on the blurred lines between an American hit and a Canadian classic.
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