Published 04/25/2023 10:18:55 p.m.

Ed Sheeran testifies in "Let's Get It On" copyright suit

Summary by Ground News

Ed Sheeran will appear in court as a trial in New York begins over the singer's alleged misuse of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." Sheeran, the 32-year-old British singer, was sued by the heirs of Ed Townsend, Gaye's co-writer of the 1973 soul hit that is still considered one of his greatest hits alongside "How Sweet It Is" and "What's Going On."

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BBC News

Ed Sheeran denies copying Marvin Gaye song at start of New York trial

A New York jury will decide whether Thinking Out Loud copied from Marvin Gaye's hit Let's Get it On.

04/25/2023 9:57:50 p.m.·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Everything you need to know about Ed Sheeran’s latest copyright trial

Singer in court this week to defend himself over claims he stole from the most famous R&B anthem of all time

04/25/2023 10:21:53 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Ed Sheeran testifies at copyright trial he'd be 'quite an idiot' to plagiarize Let's Get It On

Under questioning at trial, superstar Ed Sheeran said many pop songs use the same three or four chords, while defending himself from allegations that Thinking Out Loud infringes on the copyright of the 1970s soul classic Let's Get It On.

04/26/2023 12:04:32 p.m.·Canada

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Reuters

No dancing, judge tells jury at Ed Sheeran copyright trial

With Ed Sheeran on the witness stand in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday during a copyright trial, jurors were warned to keep their composure while watching a video of the British pop star performing a medley of his hit song "Thinking Out Loud" and the classic Marvin Gaye tune "Let's Get it On."

04/25/2023 6:31:12 p.m.·United Kingdom

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USA Today

Ed Sheeran testifies in court

Ed Sheeran took the witness stand in a New York courtroom Tuesday to deny allegations that his hit song “Thinking Out Loud” ripped off Marvin Gaye's soul classic “Let's Get It On.” (April 26)

04/26/2023 10:15:50 a.m.·United States

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abc News

Ed Sheeran testifies in 'Let's Get It On' copyright suit

Ed Sheeran has taken the witness stand in a New York courtroom to deny allegations that his hit song “Thinking Out Loud” ripped off Marvin Gaye’s soul classic “Let’s Get It On.”

04/25/2023 5:20:43 p.m.·United States

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