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Ed Sheeran Defends Himself in Copyright Case, With His Guitar

The pop star strummed a four-chord progression from “Thinking Out Loud” in a Manhattan courtroom, seeking to separate his work from Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.”

By Ben Sisario

Copyright Office Copyrights and Copyright Violations Gaye, Marvin Lets Get It On (Song) Music Pop and Rock Music Sheeran, Ed Thinking Out Loud (Song) Townsend, Ed

Ed Sheeran Trial Continues. Did He Copy Marvin Gaye? Here’s What to Know.

The heirs of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote “Let’s Get It On” with Gaye, accused the pop star of borrowing for “Thinking Out Loud.” Mr. Sheeran’s lawyers said both songs are based on a common chord progression.

By Ben Sisario

Copyrights and Copyright Violations Decisions and Verdicts Flame (1981- ) Gaye, Marvin Harrison, George Isley Brothers Led Zeppelin Orbison, Roy Perry, Katy Pop and Rock Music Rhythm and Blues (Music) Sheeran, Ed Spirit (Music Group) Suits and Litigation (Civil) Thicke, Robin Townsend, Ed Williams, Pharrell

Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases.

Ed Sheeran is on trial, accused of borrowing from Marvin Gaye. Listen to the tracks at stake in lawsuits involving George Harrison, 2 Live Crew, Led Zeppelin and Katy Perry that may shape his case.

By Ben Sisario

Copyrights and Copyright Violations Crump, Benjamin L Pop and Rock Music Sheeran, Ed Suits and Litigation (Civil) Townsend, Ed

Ed Sheeran, Accused of Copying Marvin Gaye, Testifies He Wrote His Song

The singer was accused of copying his ballad “Thinking Out Loud” from Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” In court, he said he and a co-writer created the song, inspired by his grandparents.

By Ben Sisario

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