Ed Sheeran REACTS to 'Thinking Out Loud' vs 'Let's Get It On' Verdict | NBC New York

[@beachgirl4truth672]

Well said!! It’s heartbreaking that Sheeran had to miss being with his family at his grandmother’s funeral because of this frivolous lawsuit!!

[@makamurphy]

YAY CONGRATULATIONS ED SHEERAN!!! because you won, you have won for ALL artist rights to write their own music without frivolous law suits

[@newt6639]

What a nightmare that Ed had to go through for 8 years. This is pure evil and greed in motion. Happy that Ed is cleared of this nonsense.

[@beckyhazlett2162]

I'm sorry for his having to miss his grandmothers funeral. Also great speech

[@angryguymwa]

That's horrible. My God this world is so evil and so greedy.

[@DannyCosmos]

Song sounds the same.

[@froggichef]

@@DannyCosmos i agree

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

​@@DannyCosmosfalse.

[@DannyCosmos]

@@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek baseline sounds the same bro.

[@thecreativebudgeteer]

Could they not just postponed the court case so he could attend his grandmother's funeral?? That's cold and heartless.

[@buddybrax]

@@catalinagatita that’s not how court works

[@spritemarie]

I agree with this, but now he goes straight on performing his concert in Dallas this Saturday. I’m sure there would never be a good time for him. Very sad indeed, though.

[@bora3.14]

So true , he should be allowed to take a leave to attend his grandma funeral

[@86sineadw]

@Aunt of 6 There isn’t a comparison between your grandmothers funeral and a work responsibility. It’s ok to take time away from work for court, but it’s not the same as taking the time away from someone to bereave a loved one with your family. Also the grieving process in Ireland involves a wake, which the deceased is laid out and close friends and family members ‘wake’ their loved one. They spend time and celebrate the life of the deceased, while they are laid out in their home. Then there is a funeral in the next few days. There’s a whole tradition, and the grieving process here in Ireland is said to be extremely healing as it involves closure provided by a traditions such as the wake. Sheeran was robbed of that, so for me, him being always busy with work is not that same as his funeral for his grandmother. It could be life altering that he missed it

[@FallenAngelBrass]

Court dates are scheduled way in advance.

[@marvinthomason8540]

This young man is so talented, his videos are unique. I am 80 and the first time I heard and saw him it was obvious he is special. It is a shame he had this hanging over his head for years. So glad he stood up to this. I hope he will continue to bless us with his talent for many years. Mary

[@liesbethbryssinck345]

Nice speech Ed! So proud of you! ❤ Hope you will be back to your lovely family soon and sorry to hear about your grandmother 😢

[@Changeiscoming47]

I’m no musician by any stretch, but I swear I can’t see how this lawsuit ever saw the light of day.

[@lynnetrathen4587]

Totally agree with you

[@kazbah5672]

Bruno Mars would have a better case against Mylie Cyrus

[@PaulGoldstein]

the drum rhythm in some sections is identical, clearly the melodies and lyrics are different. I’m not a lawyer but maybe they thought they could win based on those rhythm parts.

[@whyiseverysinglehandletaken2]

​@@PaulGoldstein the harmonic pace was 'similar' because they are both soul ballads, and that's literally the pace you need for it to qualify as a soul. This trial was so dumb it's unbelievable

[@mariee.5912]

​@@kazbah5672 meh

[@heidiwerbrouck5563]

Dear Ed, (probably you're not reading this but anyway...) when I heard you won, the first thing I did was take my saxophone which I hadn't touched for over a year, and the sheet music. And I played "Thinking out Loud" VERY LOUD! Congrats on your victory and keep going!

[@Thepriestessdeath]

Well said. Glad he stood up and fought this so that this can stop or at least not be super common. Happy and proud of him…thankful for Ed! 💕

[@franman576]

The chord progression is a popular one that is present in many songs.

[@malibustacy3606]

It's a numbers game, the more songs that are written the more likely that it is that one of those songs will sound like a previous song.

[@OrlanduHolySwordsman]

It's a straight bite.. but whatever. Lol

[@carolynluckas1219]

CONGRATULATIONS to Ed Sheeran and ALL MUSIC!

[@spritemarie]

Love you, Ed. Thank you for fighting for what is right, but only for yourself but for all songwriters and musicians.

[@bobcosmic]

If I'm correct Cole Porter once tried to take Jazz musicians to court for using the harmony of some of his songs. Of course he lost.

[@Nurturing2]

Never lost faith!!! I knew the Universe and Marvin were supporting Ed throughout this process. We need to lift this young man up. These frivolous lawsuits are harmful to every musician’s Soul!!! We love you, Ed! Please don’t give your personal power away. Your songwriting is a form of channeling the Devine. This is your destiny!!! ♥️❤️♥️

[@JTScott1988]

Don’t invoke a black man in this white mans mess. Don’t do that. Marvin Gaye deserves credit for his song not bashing and trashing

[@Nurturing2]

@@JTScott1988 What are you talking about??? Marvin is a LEGEND!!! It is my belief he is in the next dimension supporting Ed. They are BOTH musical geniuses. It is Marvin’s co-writer’s heirs (the Townsend Family) together with a company in which they sold a portion of their rights in 2018 whom filed the lawsuit. I personally believe that Marvin supports Ed’s position that a chord progression cannot be copyrighted. If Ed lost this case, the creative process would be hindered. Chords are a songwriter’s alphabet. It was NEVER my intention to disrespect Marvin Gaye, or the black community’s contributions. I also realize you read my message through your own filter based on your life experiences. If my message triggered any unhealed wounds, then I have great compassion for you!!! We all have pain and I pray we work to heal ourselves. That is our purpose in this lifetime. I will leave you with a quote I saw earlier. “Individually we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” ~Ryunosuke Satoro Bottom line, Sir: We are ONE❣️ There is no separation. We’re all in this together!!! Sending you love & light!!! 🙏✨💙 Update: My heart is full. Ed Sheeran shared a hug with Kathryn Townsend Griffin and family after the verdict was read. She and her family assured Ed they believed him❣️ That meant the world to him!!! I believe during the trial she had some type of episode (medical in nature and I’m assuming it was stress related). When she returned to the courtroom Ed embraced her. He was genuinely concerned about her. I’m grateful these beautiful souls are able to heal and move forward. ♥️❤️♥️

[@kookianmin9866]

I am relieved that this is a Win not only to Edd, but too many many Pop Song Writers out there. Congratulations!

[@MikeKingJSM]

Solid win, Ed. So sorry you missed your grandmothers funeral.

[@MelBlossom]

So happy they made the right decision but crazy sad he had to go through this.

[@johnny316b]

why would anyone need to read from a prepared statement when they are supposed to be in the right.

[@mamasaid12]

You go Ed Sheeran! I agree with everything you said in this letter. I'm so happy that you won. I thought this was ridiculous litigation in the first place. It would be different if you had sampled the music without credit or plagiarized in some way, but it was clear to me that you did not. People are out to get what they can from others who feel that they are entitled. It's a sad state of affairs!

[@kailynbrennan1412]

Congratulations to you, Ed! So sorry you had to go through this. Love your music! Keep it coming!

[@barbarabubble3675]

Very happy to hear this news. I love Ed's music and its so sad that today it is all about money. Ed expressed everything so well, he is such a down to earth genuine young man. His sounds are always just wonderful. Im so happy for him today.

[@danieljames2437]

Thankyou buddy you really took one for the team this time and most of us are not able to repay your effort but give you our utmost admiration and respect.

[@makeit-takeit6707]

Marvin Gaye's song was in his subconscious. You can hear it. Our eyes can lie to us, for sure. But not the ears. He came out of this in a bad light. I don't think he won anything, or settled anything. Fom now on, every time someone hears his song, they will be comparing it to Let's get it On. And rightfully so.

[@KeonPH]

Winning the case, having a new album out, as well as, having a new documentary out recently. Definitely a big W for Ed Sheeran! -

[@djdarq6311]

Yeah it’s called a stunt

[@cassandradennis5685]

I am so happy that he won. Good for him.❤

[@gtamediaproductions1]

Hey! Not a huge Ed Sheeran fan but I applaud you for standing up and voicing your word on this matter. 👏 👏 ✌🏻

[@lumbrados]

when I hear the mash-up it sounds almost identical. The Rhythm the bass drum everything sounds almost exactly the same. Maybe he didn't do this on purpose but the producers that were working on that first record with him knew what they were doing and this is why I don't necessarily agree with the verdict. I think Ed Sheeran is a talented artist but he definitely took a playbook for Marvin Gaye on that song.

[@jonathanruiz7948]

I hope Ed counter sues them for trying to make him look bad and take his money away

[@karlarosas1424]

He's to classy for that.

[@heliosphettahrushman4711]

Ed you the man!!!!!! Keep being the blueprint of your amazing talent and amazing work. Let that voice keep singing.

[@tiamariza7348]

I love the song "lets getting on" but never once when I listened to "Thinking of out loud" that I though it sound the same. There are a LOT of songs that really, really sound like someone else song and its obvious to a lot of people but I couldn't really see it in his song.

[@JTScott1988]

I did as soon as I heard it and I’m a singer… It’s literally same time signature… same chord progression… same snare snap pattern. Same bass drum pattern… it’s a near carbon copy, background music wide

[@WangGolden]

@@JTScott1988 hahah carbon copy my ass. people always want free money. Van Morrison’s family can sue Marvin too if that is the case. Stop the cap

[@JTScott1988]

@@WangGolden they had virtually every instrument every note and drum beats placed nearly identical to Marvin Gaye’s song…. It’s like Ariana grande covering Mariah Carey’s emotions and people thinking it’s an Ariana grande song…

[@dorothykuveke1217]

I am so happy for you, Ed and Amy. Our of all the musicians in the world you are guilty of stealing someone else's musical chords 😢. That's a lot of nonsense. So sorry you missed your grammy's funeral, that's a hard one to take. Just Another fan❤ So happy you won the case. I like to see justice prevail in this country and in all aspects of our lives, especially in music . God bless ☘️🙏☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@JS45678]

So wonderful to see this touching speech came right from Ed’s heart. 🙃

[@spicetraders]

ha ha

[@taylorlondoncreative]

Ed, you are an intensely valuable soul. Your creativity has offered light and beauty for many through some dark times for humanity these past years. You are deeply loved by an immense portion of humanity whose lives you have positively influenced and will never meet. Anti-social actions against artists such as you should be seen as what they are and rejected out of hand. Flourish and prosper.

[@suziQue]

I'm Happy for Ed 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lovelybabyb00]

Congratulations Ed! Can't wait to see you perform in June :)

[@mikekelly1474]

Happy for him and his speech is right on! Keep on going forward Ed. Thanks for all your songs and inspirations.

[@acastro936]

So Happy for him 👏👏👏

[@benfinesilver2250]

The rhythm, groove and tempo is EXACTLY the same verbatim. He knows this. Talking bollocks written by someone else out loud.

[@jmasMusic]

Ed has inspired me to go all in with my music . He was just like me , an artist trying to get heard .And now he's on top. It's happening for me , and I'm not stopping when it does !❤

[@Lotus1111]

Congratulations Ed on this win. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your grandmother🙏🏽❤️

[@teacakesjanie]

Outrageous!! Marvin Gaye's family must be stopped; they sue someone at least once a year.

[@teacakesjanie]

@@LadyArete That's good to know, but his family still finds someone to sue every year and I find it pathetic.

[@annturner1256]

We must consider the sources.

[@MPPG663]

Well, if artist weren't forced to pump out 4-5 albums to fulfill their contracts they wouldn't be desperately pillaging older hits for songs. He was certainly inspired by other singles because he's done it before. Not just him though...Adele, Nicki Minaj... so many artist. Of course they'll deny it because who wants to pay up or for their fans to know that they plagiarize? At the end of the day, the issue is that mainstream music is no longer about artistry, it's about profit. Which is why these bloated "teams" don't care how the songs are made or who they're stealing from.

[@teacakesjanie]

@@MPPG663 @Marjorie G. I didn't read that essay, I'm also not into the business of defending the decisions of strangers/celebrities. Once they sign that contract... Have a good day at work!

[@lifeisbeautiful7452]

They can sue when they want to protect his artistry.

[@PorshiaVonne]

So sorry this long drawn out bogus claim affected Ed for so long. I’m happy it’s over 💪🏾

[@CC-si3cr]

I didn't think he was going to win. I could hear "Let's Get It On" in his song. I would like to know what other songs, from back in the day, have the same chords as "Let's Get It On". I don't listen to Ed Sheeran. I had no idea this case was ongoing for years!

[@islanddream0032]

Sorry for your loss, however I am happy that you won this case.

[@Msangel06]

Why was he singing Let’s Get It On when he performed Thinking Out Loud?? Why not sing a different song if the songs are so different?? Why sing a song that’s so similar??

[@luciabeldarrain6647]

Esa canción es de Ed!!🔝🔝🔝

[@mycreativedesignsspace6739]

See they thought you would settle. Thanks for giving song writers everywhere a WIN. It’s baseless lawsuits like these that are going keep great music from great artist from being released. This can’t be aloud to continue. Also sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family.

[@merle-wq9ir]

Great news for a great artist!! Well spoken Ed.

[@turbojaxx1641]

Kudos to this jury for real. This decision was literally a decision for the future of the music industry, there are only so many notes and so many chord progressions - if we start allowing people to own these then the music industry is fucked. Glad Ed fought this, not only for himself and co-writers, but for his fans and every musician in the US - if not the world.

[@Nova_Nora5]

Yes! People needs to stop with the “oh this song sounds like…” of course you will found similar music. It’s so annoying he had to go through this. But I’m glad the outcome was good 😊

[@litaromel9927]

Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉

[@TheNewYorker360]

Well said. Well, not really. His sightreading skills are apparently rather negligible. But then, reading the statement your lawyers wrote for you is never easy.

[@nonttwentyone2418]

Why did Ed Sheeran not file a defamation lawsuit against them? They definitely defame him.

[@gdaygday1209]

CAN'T HELP BUT LOVE THE MAN.......GREAT JOB GUYS!! 😜👏👏👏❤💯

[@vanessao9964]

So glad it's over for him and that he won!

[@cindybann2363]

We love you Ed! Very well said ❤👏

[@misstee101]

Thank you, Ed, and congratulations

[@samuelestigoy4219]

You can asked for Monetary Damages 💔 from the Complaints 😂

[@mikelafleur441]

I first heard this from a distance somewhere out and about, so I didn't hear the lyrics or melody change nor the middle part. I thought it was a cover. It was not just the chord changes, it was the nearly identical key, time signature, tempo, production elements in that part of the song. I think that's what made it so popular. Then I heard "stay with me" in the car the other day and I thought, .....here we go again.

[@OilCanHarry2U]

I’ve just claimed copyright on the chord of C Major, and the C Major Scale itself. And don’t even think about using other chords and scales, because I have my eye on those as well.

[@edj]

Its great that Ed went to court and play and explain the notes. Unlike what happened to robin thicke

[@JTScott1988]

He said all that for robin thicke who outright stole a Marvin Gaye song in entirety

[@sarafish6080]

Well said , it was absolutely ridiculous that he even had to go to court over this!

[@radar5464]

Imagine not having 'Thinking Out Loud' or anyone of a number of other songs do to this ridisculousness... Play on Play on 🎶

[@rpbishop3079]

The only thing this trial proved, is that what Sheehan lacks in creativeness, his attorneys made up for. In music we have those that create the waves, and then we have those that don’t.

[@Synthematix]

And yet, most of the muppets in the "charts" today copy music from 30 years ago and make them their own and get away with it, basically making money out of someone elses work. along the way they also destroy classics with crappy wobble wobble basslines and awful singing voices.

[@ehs5683]

Continue with your creative spirit! Happy with the outcome!

[@sherrythomas3028]

People in the comments don't get it and it shows.

[@joemyers8289]

Ed's the man, from the first song I played to a mate, and said, here we go, a genius who can write a balled in seconds. MG,s Get it on is old and dark and has probably made money out of this by bringing the song back in the light for people to hear. They only just deserve the download money which wouldn't have happened without Ed's great music in the first place.

[@blahblahlablah]

So good that not only are his songs ghost written, but his speeches are also

[@pamh1648]

Brilliantly said, and I agree 100%. So often I think people sue just to try and make $$$, and claims should have to go through a process of merit before they ruin people lives by taking them to court. I am thinking both of Ed Sheeran and Gwyneth Paltrow here. Very sad that he missed his grandmother's funeral over this.

[@angelacorrenti3299]

I am soooo happy for Ed keep making beautiful music 🎶 ❤ 💕

[@jeffreynegapatan]

ed sheeran is well known for writing music with 4 chords. i dont know how the judge let this went on for 8 years. plain stupidity.

[@andyayala9119]

Next time don’t rip off other peoples music.

[@karenmbbaxter]

so if i wear a dress or other designers make a dress is it them deemed as copyright?

[@imagine9265]

Here's a fun fact : i was a big fan of Marvin fan till I watched documentary and researched his life .Marvin gays family members didn't like him he had talent yes but he had a history of addiction he was violent. Egotistical And abused his wives, great composer yes but a real POS his descents only want a pay day. Which none of us should be shocked based on they have done this before .. trying to get a money grab that's all this is. ..

[@AusticHardOfHearingSinger]

So, he lost two friends, dealt with his 😂wife's health situation, and then his grandmother passed away all during this, but he couldn't go to her funeral because of that court case? My heart goes put to him during this time. Well said of valid point.

[@silverlakeas]

Absolutely the right verdict .

[@lane2065]

Ed was just thinking out loud about gettin it on

[@evelynrivera8799]

Ed , we support you. There are so many famous people like Barry White, Luther Vandross, Sam Cooke, etc. You are you're own professional. Sorry of your loss. Your Grandmother is watching you from heaven. 😇 love you Ed Sheeran. ❤

[@princessm6355]

Yay🎉 so glad he won

[@00calimon]

You can tell he totally wrote this statement himself 🤨

[@davidrobitaille]

I would literally have Ed Sheeran as a prime minister. I feel like I could trust him, even tho he ain't into politics

[@theaccidentalsenior]

This was a case of greed not music protection. I am glad Ed won. Let this be a lesson for other frivolous lawsuits.

[@annesmith7143]

Thank Goodness for the outcome here. This was a ridiculous lawsuit, I hope it was the person- people who started it will have to pay all the court costs, there needs to be a deterrent from doing this again. All the best Ed I am looking forward to hearing all your future music.

[@ElChupahuahua]

Screw Marvin Gaye's Estate. What a frivolous lawsuit.

[@TheWorld-MyOyster]

It was the co-writers estate that brought this lawsuit, not Marvin Gaye’s. Even though they’re usually on the same BS. I’m actually surprised they didn’t jump on this bandwagon, probably realized it was a case that couldn’t be won for once.

[@JTScott1988]

@@TheWorld-MyOyster we gonna pretend the robin thicke song didn’t sound identical???

[@asandi4444]

Thank God (and the jury!). Justice is a beautiful thing. Long live creativity and artistry!

[@CaptainCrooner]

Now let's overturn Blurred Lines

[@sweetmj1575]

I used to compose my own songs before but I stop because of this kind of law (copyright). Had the fear of being accused of getting the same melody from other songs, thats is why I just keep it myself. I also used 4chords and I think that is usual.

[@moirateresa]

Congratulations on your win Ed. Condolences on the loss of your Grandma.

[@stormXviper]

Counter Sue them For billions of dollars for missing Grandmother's funeral and give it back to those who were sued before. It's the right thing to do.

[@beckyhazlett2162]

Thanks Ed and Amy

[@christinedavidson5998]

Right on Ed,well said!

[@macosbyanthony896]

These nonsense claims must indeed stop. They will never sue a poor person. They always want to sue the big pockets. I am glad you said you are not a piggy bank to shake. My condolences to you and your family for the death of your grandmother. It is well bro. We gouch you. Anthony Macosby (Accra, Ghana)

[@MrFrenchHarp]

Here’s the thing… every single musician today stole, licks, and ideas from everybody before him… it’s how people learn. I can hear a similar vibe between the two songs now that the subject is up, but I never once thought that he stole anything. I’ve been playing five musical instruments for 40 years, and I promise you I could nitpick things to death and tell you who got what from where!!! Lawsuits like this are just people wanting to steal from others. And to all musicians out there… just know that when you play something it’s going to be stolen but it’s not a theft.. you made it a GIFT when you put it out there!! 😊

[@debrahjean0927]

Congrats Ed. Quite honestly all music has been heard before. The universe is full of melodies.

[@concepcionisabelcastillo4627]

We're happy too😁Cheers🥂❤

[@carolinebcollier]

What a terrible thumbnail photo. Lol Someone’s obviously not an Ed Sheeran fan.

[@CleoCat75]

excellently stated! thanks Ed and your team! I hope this sets a precedent for baseless cases like this!