ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
ANI Logo
Menu
Music

This is how Ed Sheeran celebrated trial win

Singer Ed Sheeran is in a celebratory mood as he won the Marvin Gaye copyright trial.

ANI May 06, 2023 09:23 IST googleads

Singer Ed Sheeran (Image source: Twitter)

New York [US], May 6 (ANI): After winning his Marvin Gaye copyright trial, singer Ed Sheeran surprised fans with an impromptu performance in New York City.
As per Page Six, the 'Shape of you' hitmaker stopped by the pop-up shop where he was greeted by hundreds of screaming fans.
Sheeran then took out his guitar, hopped on top of a nearby car and serenaded the crowd with some of his biggest hits -- including 'Thinking Out Loud', which was at the centre of his recent legal drama.

Videos of Sheeran's impromptu performance have surfaced online. The clips show Sheeran widely smiling while singing his songs.
https://twitter.com/infoedsheeran/status/1654638331660042243
The celebratory singalong came just one day after a jury found the Sheeran not liable for ripping off Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On'.
Sheeran gave a statement to the media outside the courthouse in which he expressed his frustration at being charged with plagiarism and having the case go to trial.
Sheeran said, "I am obviously very happy with the outcome of the case, and it looks like I'm not going to have to retire from my day job after all.Alluding to a probably exaggerated comment he had made earlier this week on the witness stand that if the verdict was against him, he would feel obligated to stop playing music. "But at the same time, I am absolutely frustrated that baseless claims like this are allowed to go to court at all... If the jury had decided this matter the other way, we might as well say goodbye to the creative freedom of songwriters."
"I am just a guy with a guitar who loves writing music for people to enjoy. I am not and will never allow myself to be a piggy bank for anyone to shake," he added.
As per Variety report, Sheeran and his co-writer on "Thinking Out Loud," Amy Wadge (who was not named as a defendant in the suit), both testified during the trial that they had written the song quickly in a spontaneous afternoon session without any discussion of "Let's Get It On," prompted by thinking about older relatives and the topic of having love last into old age. Similarities in lyrics or melody were not alleged by the plaintiffs.
Earlier this week, Sheeran had claimed in testimony that he would quit the industry if found guilty. He said, "If that happens, I'm done, I'm stopping. I find it really insulting to devote my whole life to being a performer and a songwriter and have someone diminish it."To prove that "Georgy Girl" was one of many songs that predated "Let's Get It On" that used the same chords and rhythm as the Gaye and Sheeran hits, the defence had called a musicologist who played orchestral recordings of the 1960s pop hit for the jury on Wednesday.
A counsel representing the Townsend heirs argued during cross-examination that the chords must be extremely uncommon if a song that was meant to be obscure was being used to support their widespread use. Although Sheeran's lawyer argued that "Georgy Girl" and the other songs were obscure, he added that "What matters is that 'LGO' ('Let's Get It On') did not do it first."The decision will boost Sheeran's career because both his new album and a Disney+ documentary series are being released this week. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

Out of box

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav to tie the knot on March 14

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav to tie the knot on March 14

After celebrating India's big win at the T20 World Cup, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav appears ready to begin a new chapter in his personal life.

Read More
Hollywood

Benny Blanco clarifies his hygiene habits

Benny Blanco clarifies his hygiene habits

Days after Benny Blanco's "dirty feet" moment went viral on the internet, the American record producer addressed the discussion and opened up about his hygiene habits.

Read More
Out of box

Sanju pens heartfelt note for wife post World Cup win

 Sanju pens heartfelt note for wife post World Cup win

Basking in India's ICC T20 World Cup victory, batter Sanju Samson took to Instagram to express gratitude to his wife, Charulatha, for her unwavering support.

Read More
Out of box

Malini Awasthi dedicates special song for Team India's victory

Malini Awasthi dedicates special song for Team India's victory

Malini Awasthi dedicated a song to Team India's win, before sharing her hopes for the team's victory.

Read More
Bollywood

Rashmika Mandanna, Naga Chaitanya win big at Gaddar Awards 2025

Rashmika Mandanna, Naga Chaitanya win big at Gaddar Awards 2025

The Telangana Gaddar Film Awards were announced on Saturday, recognising fine works across the Telugu film industry.

Read More
Bollywood

Haryana Minister Mahipal Dhanda slams Badshah's 'Tateeree' song

Haryana Minister Mahipal Dhanda slams Badshah's 'Tateeree' song

Haryana Minister Mahipal Dhanda has also reacted to the row, stating such songs degrade the state's culture.

Read More
Bollywood

Film stars celebrate Team India win

Film stars celebrate Team India win

Following India's victory, congratulatory messages poured in on social media for the Men in Blue, with several Bollywood celebrities applauding the team's impressive performance.

Read More
Bollywood

Yami on "accidentally" liking Instag post trolling Kriti Sanon

Yami on

Actor Kriti Sanon's Best Actress win for 'Tere Ishk Mein' at the recently held Zee Cine Awards in Mumbai sparked debate among cinema buffs, with many arguing that Yami Gautam's performance in Haq was more deserving of the honour.

Read More
Bollywood

Did Karan Aujla respond to complaints after his Mumbai concert

Did Karan Aujla respond to complaints after his Mumbai concert

The "Wavy" hitmaker is currently touring India as part of his P-Pop Culture World Tour. The singer began the India leg with a show in Delhi on 28 February at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Aujla enthralled the crowd with some of his most popular songs, including Softly, Tauba Tauba, Gangsta, Boyfriend, and 52 Bars.

Read More
Bollywood

Bollywood Holi playlist to amp up your 2026 celebrations

Bollywood Holi playlist to amp up your 2026 celebrations

From the electrifying beats of "Balam Pichkari" from 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' to the timeless, bhang-soaked swagger of 'Rang Barse' in Silsila, Bollywood has turned the festival of colours into a full-blown musical spectacle year after year.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.