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Jury Rules “Blurred Lines” Copied from Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up”

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Getty 031015 ThickPharrell?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1426024002314Credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A jury in Los Angeles has found that Robin Thicke and his collaborators on “Blurred Lines” improperly borrowed from Marvin Gaye’s 1977 hit “Got to Give It Up,” awarding the family of the late soul singer nearly $7.4 million dollars for the copyright infringement.

Gaye’s family sued Thicke and his co-writers Pharrell Williams and rapper T.I., accusing them of using material from the late soul singer’s hit for their 2013 smash.

Both Thicke and Pharrell appeared in court defending their work, with Pharrell admitting similarities in testimony and Thicke admitting he was a fan of the Gaye hit.

Thicke, Williams and Harris, via a joint statement from Thicke’s representative, said, “While we respect the judicial process, we are extremely disappointed in the ruling made today, which sets a horrible precedent for music and creativity going forward. … We are reviewing the decision, considering our options and you will hear more from us soon about this matter.”


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