Ed Sheeran did not copy Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On, a US court has ruled
The British pop star and songwriter Ed Sheeran's fans are celebrating the victory of their favourite singer in the copyright case as they were on edge ever since he threatened to quit his career if the verdict went south.
Sheeran did not copy Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On when composing Thinking Out Loud, a US court has ruled.
Sheeran, who emerged victorious on Thursday, told the court in
New York that if he was found guilty he would give up his music career,
leaving fans in shock.
Sheeran was accused of stealing a chord
progression from Marvin Gaye’s 1973 classic “Let’s Get It On” and using it
in his Grammy-winning song.
"If that happens, I’m done — I’m
stopping," said Sheeran, 32, appearing to vow he would quit music if he
loses, according to the New York Post. "I find it really insulting to work
my whole life as a singer-songwriter and diminish it."
One of Sheeran's fans tweeted: "I actually enjoy Ed Sheeran’s
music. His two first albums, at least. I don’t get why everyone hates on him
when he’s literally the most unproblematic artist out there. Anyway, I’m
glad he won his copyright trial."
I actually enjoy Ed Sheeran’s music. His two first albums, at least. I don’t get why everyone hates on him when he’s literally the most unproblematic artist out there. Anyway, I’m glad he won his copyright trial.
— torres (@yuhgblood) May 4, 2023
Another wrote: "Oh! U are back." while the third one reacted:
"wow! we know u are a musician, not a thief."
Some others
greeted the singer for his victory, saying: "We will enjoy your music till
death."
