English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is currently undergoing a copyright trial in a Manhattan federal courtroom over his hit song "Thinking Out Loud".
English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is currently undergoing a copyright trial in a Manhattan federal courtroom over his hit song "Thinking Out Loud".
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Their relationship goes beyond just being co-stars, The trial has pitted Sheeran against the heirs of Ed Townsend, who was a co-writer of Marvin Gaye's classic song "Let's Get It On". as Diane is Laura's real-life mother.
Their relationship goes beyond just being co-stars, The trial has pitted Sheeran against the heirs of Ed Townsend, who was a co-writer of Marvin Gaye's classic song "Let's Get It On". as Diane is Laura's real-life mother.
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The attorneys of the Townsend family have accused Sheeran of plagiarizing elements of the 1970s hit for his own song.
The attorneys of the Townsend family have accused Sheeran of plagiarizing elements of the 1970s hit for his own song.
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During the trial, Sheeran testified and strongly rebutted the attorneys' arguments that he had copied the song.
During the trial, Sheeran testified and strongly rebutted the attorneys' arguments that he had copied the song.
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One of the pieces of evidence that was discussed was a fan-shot video of Sheeran mashing up the two songs in concert in 2014.
One of the pieces of evidence that was discussed was a fan-shot video of Sheeran mashing up the two songs in concert in 2014.
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Despite objections from Sheeran's attorneys, the judge allowed a 30-second clip of the mashup to be played in court.
Despite objections from Sheeran's attorneys, the judge allowed a 30-second clip of the mashup to be played in court.
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Sheeran argued that many songs have similar chords and that he often mashes up songs during his performances.
Sheeran argued that many songs have similar chords and that he often mashes up songs during his performances.
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He also pointed out that if he had copied "Let's Get It On," he would not have done so in front of a large audience.
He also pointed out that if he had copied "Let's Get It On," he would not have done so in front of a large audience.
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Sheeran's attorney argued that "Thinking Out Loud" used "exceedingly common musical building blocks" that cannot be owned by anyone.
Sheeran's attorney argued that "Thinking Out Loud" used "exceedingly common musical building blocks" that cannot be owned by anyone.
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The trial has gained a lot of attention due to the high-profile nature of the artists involved and the potential implications for copyright law.
The trial has gained a lot of attention due to the high-profile nature of the artists involved and the potential implications for copyright law.