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Ford & The Turtles -- Not Happy Together

Posted Nov 21st 2008 4:20PM by TMZ Staff

The song "Happy Together" has successfully annoyed every last American. Now the tune has so bent someone out of shape, they're suing.

The company that owns the rights to the record claims Ford did not have the right to use The Turtles' 1967 hit in a commercial. The sinking motor company had struck a deal to use the words and music from the song in Brazil and Argentina, but the song owner insists Ford violated its Turtle rights.

The suit is for more than $200,000 in damages.

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1. Good, i'm sick of that commerical for Flex

Posted at 5:02PM on Nov 21st 2008 by Steve

2. I knew those guys in the 79's and no way would they sell out to the man!!! lol

Posted at 5:24PM on Nov 21st 2008 by shellybelly

3. meant the 70's lollolololol

Posted at 5:26PM on Nov 21st 2008 by shellybelly

4. I love that group !

Posted at 5:58PM on Nov 21st 2008 by ohyeah

5. way to kick em' while they're down.

Posted at 6:44PM on Nov 21st 2008 by Cindz

6. Ford wanted a song with a Bullet.............. May they could of used the Mudshark tune..........

Posted at 9:38PM on Nov 21st 2008 by Muddy Mudskipper

7. Yea, Flo & Eddie. They also sang backup for T Rex on Bang a Gong, and on Hungry Heart for Bruce.

Posted at 10:42PM on Nov 21st 2008 by ark

8. It was officially Florescent Leech and Eddie, but shortened to Flo and Eddie. They could sing, though.

Posted at 10:30AM on Nov 22nd 2008 by Luke Warmwater

9. I have seen the Turtles on numerous occasions and was never disappointed. They are a great example of classic American rock music and a fun partying band. Flo and Eddie ROCK!!!

Posted at 11:30AM on Nov 22nd 2008 by The Bobster