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Ed Sheeran denies stealing Marvin Gaye's hit song 'Let's Get It On': 'If I had done what you accuse me of doing, I would be quite an idiot'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Van Voris, Bob 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Ed Sheeran's trial regarding allegations of copyright infringement related to his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud," which the heirs of Ed Townsend claim borrows elements from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." Sheeran testified that he would be foolish to perform a mashup of the two songs if the claims were true, emphasizing the commonality of musical elements across various songs. The Townsend heirs are seeking unspecified damages, while Sheeran's legal team argues that "Thinking Out Loud" is an original work inspired by personal experiences. The trial is significant for the music industry as it addresses the complexities of copyright in music composition. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:163342152
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