In the 1997 episode "Rhythm and Dues" (Season 3, Episode 10) , the worlds of R&B and copyright law collide when Morris Day guest stars as himself to teach CPQ a lesson about musical "borrowing". The Plot: From Radio Hits to Legal Threats
: Q had written original lyrics over the track for Day’s classic song, "The Oak Tree" . [S3E10] Rhythm and Dues
: CPQ’s version of "The Oak Tree" is frequently cited by fans as a version that should be on streaming platforms today due to its catchy update of the '80s funk sound. In the 1997 episode "Rhythm and Dues" (Season