Did Coldplay Steal Cat Stevens Song?

Singer-songwriter Cat Stevens agreed yesterday that the Coldplay song, “Viva La Vida,” sounds like one of his 1973 songs, but he did not say he would sue the British band for plagiarism, according to a Reuters report.

“My son brought it to my attention and said: ‘Doesn’t that sound like ‘Foreigner Suite?’” Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam, told Reuters. The song definitely sounds like it,” he said of his song.  “It has such logical chords and the melody has to be what it is…”

Islam said he still might sue Coldplay, depending upon how the Joe Satriani suit turns out. The American guitarist has sued Coldplay, accusing the British band of copyright infringement and claiming that substantial original portions of his song “If I Could Fly” are recycled in “Viva La Vida.” Satriani is seeking damages

Islam has recently come out with a new album called “Roadsinger,” which he will soon be plugging on a visit to the U.S.