Dreams got too much respect?

[BigAl84]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

In the 1997 20th anniversary of Rumours documentary Lindsey stated that the voiceover tracks with Stevie was ripped off from the Carpenters. That sort of was groundbreaking and a trademark of the Carpenters and it fit the song perfectly. It gives Dreams more dimension IMHO. Lindsey also took inspiration from the Bee Gees Jive Talkin for Second Hand News. If you listen to the beat its very similar/identical to Jive Talkin.
Lindsey definitely had ideas and sometimes you borrow aka steal a great idea too.

Oh please. Layered vocal overdubbing was all over top 40 radio in the 70s. Yes the carpenters were well known for perfecting it. Lindsey did not rip off anything from anyone.