NEW YORK: Singer-Songwriter Ed Sheeran defends ballad in court as he testifies over ‘plagiarism’ case concerning similarities in his song “Thinking Out Loud” to Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On”.  According to international media, the singer-songwriter appeared before a court in New York to defend his ballad which was allegedly plagiarised from Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On”. Sheeran defended his songwriting after children of Gaye’s co-writer for “Let’s Get It On” alleged he had plagiarised “an ascending four-chord sequence, and its rhythm” with co-writer Amy Wadge, reported The Guardian.  Qatargate: Qatar Airways alleged kickbacks scandal at the European Parliament takes a new trend Shahbaz Gill allegedly ‘steals’ data of 114 military families from Nadra, creates fake profiles for ‘pro-Imran sympathizers’ Appearing before the court on Tuesday, Sheeran testified that his song “Thinking Out Loud” was composed by him and his co-writer, inspired by the loved shared by his grandparents. Meanwhile, Ben Crump who represented the plaintiff argued that the singers’ mashup performance of “Thinking Out Loud” and “Let’s Get It On” is a “confession” of plagiarism. Crump has previously represented George Floyd’s family. In response to this, Sheeran rebutted: “Most pop songs can fit over most pop songs … … Continue reading Ed Sheeran testifies in court over Marvin Gaye ‘plagiarism’ case