Sheeran’s lawyer, Ilene Farkas, had told the jurors in Manhattan federal court that similarities in the chord progressions and rhythms of Gaye’s classic and Sheeran’s hit Thinking Out Loud were “the letters of the alphabet of music”. He said it was “devastating” to be accused of stealing someone else’s song and called himself “just a guy with a guitar who loves writing music for people to enjoy” and will never allow himself to be “a piggybank for anyone to shake”. But at the same time I’m unbelievably frustrated that baseless claims like this are allowed to go to court at all.” Outside court, Sheeran told reporters: “I am obviously very happy with the outcome of the case and it looks like I am not having to retire from my day job after all. His wife, Cherry Seaborn, and co-writer, Amy Wadge, were reportedly in tears. “I find it really insulting to devote my whole life to being a performer and a songwriter and have someone diminish it.”Īfter the verdict had been delivered Sheeran hugged his lawyer. “If that happens, I’m done, I’m stopping,” he said. Sheeran had made an earlier claim that he would quit the industry if he lost the case.
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