Ed Sheeran played the chord progression to his hit song “Thinking Out Loud” and sang a few of the words on the witness stand in Manhattan federal court during a trial over whether he copied Marvin Gaye’s classic “Let’s Get it On.” | Reuters
Singer Ed Sheeran exits the Manhattan federal court for his copyright trial in New York City, U.S., April 25, 2023.
NEW YORK – Ed Sheeran played the chord progression to his hit song “Thinking Out Loud” and sang a few of the words on the witness stand in Manhattan federal court on Thursday during Testifying as the first witness in his own defense, the British singer-songwriter described his process for writing the song about everlasting love in 2014, shortly after he began a new romantic relationship and after his grandfather died.“I draw inspiration a lot from things in my life and family,” said Sheeran, who is being sued by heirs of songwriter Ed Townsend, Gaye’s co-writer on the 1973 song. The heirs are seeking a share of profits from “Thinking Out Loud.
Sheeran said his friend and collaborator Amy Wadge started strumming the chords for the song during a visit to his home in England, and that they collaborated on the lyrics.Dolly de Leon recalls financial struggles: ‘Eugene Domingo paid for my son’s tuition for 3 years’
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