There was "no version" of Sonic 3 that wouldn't include Live and Learn according to director Jeff Fowler: "The fans would hunt me down"

Sonic 3 director Jeff Fowler has explained the decision behind bringing Crush 40's iconic 'Live and Learn' song from Sonic ...
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Longtime Sonic Composer Sues Sega Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties, Song Use

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The popular theme song "Live and Learn" from Sonic Adventure 2 will be featured in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, but the song is now also ...