#eddie johns

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One More Time - Daft Punk

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A homeless L.A. musician helped create a Daft Punk classic. So why hasn't he seen a dime?

Daft Punk sampled Eddie Johns' "More Spell on You" on their hit "One More Time." Johns, who has struggled with homelessness, was never paid or credited.

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The Heartbreaking Story Behind the 70-Year-Old Black Man Who Inspired Daft Punk's Biggest Hit

Daft Punk’s biggest single ever, “One More Time” is all about encouraging us that it’s “time to celebrate” and to not “stop the dancing.” Personally, I’m always happy to hear the song as it reminds me of jamming to it with my niece, who is probably the biggest fan of theirs that I know.

The history of the song—and its subsequent legacy—isn’t worth celebrating, however. In fact, it’s absolutely heartbreaking. According to a report published by the L.A. Times on Thursday, 70-year-old Liberian-born Eddie Johns crafted the inspiration behind the song and hasn’t been compensated for it…at all. Johns, who experienced houselessness for about a decade, produced a track in 1979, from which Daft Punk’s hit single was sampled.

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He might finally get paid. disable javascript if you get blocked: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2021-05-06/daft-punk-one-more-time-eddie-johns-homeless

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[1979] Eddie Johns - As 

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This song give me life. More Spell On You by Eddie Johns.