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Ed Sheeran plays Van Morrison to prove he didn’t steal from Marvin Gaye in copyright trial - www.nme.com - county Morrison
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03.05.2023

Ed Sheeran plays Van Morrison to prove he didn’t steal from Marvin Gaye in copyright trial

Ed Sheeran has spent another day in court in an ongoing plagiarism trial related to his 2015 single ‘Thinking Out Loud’, and played Van Morrison in the court room to further contest accusations that the song ripped off Marvin Gaye‘s ‘Let’s Get It On’.Back in 2016, the pop star was sued by Ed Townsend, one of the song’s co-writers, who alleged that Sheeran and co-writer Amy Wadge copied the rhythm of the 1973 song, as well as an ascending four-chord sequence. It also references “striking similarities” between the two tracks that violate the copyright.

Richard Davis, bassist on Van Morrison’s ‘Astral Weeks’, has died - www.nme.com - USA - New York - Wisconsin
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11.09.2023

Richard Davis, bassist on Van Morrison’s ‘Astral Weeks’, has died

Van Morrison‘s 1968 album ‘Astral Weeks’. Other non-jazz albums that featured Davis’ playing include Bruce Springsteen‘s ‘Born to Run’ (on the track ‘Meeting Across the River’), Paul Simon‘s ‘There Goes Rhymin’ Simon’ (on ‘Something So Right’) and Bo Diddley‘s ‘Where It All Began’.Davis often served as bandleader within ensembles he performed in, which includes the band put together to record ‘Astral Weeks’ with Morrison. It is believed that Davis had over 3,000 album credits across his decades as a working musician.

Here’s every song on the ‘Dreamland’ soundtrack - www.nme.com
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13.04.2023

Here’s every song on the ‘Dreamland’ soundtrack

Dreamland has been released – check it out below.Based on Sharon Horgan’s 2017 short film Morgana Robinson’s Summer, the comedy series follows four sisters as they’re reunited at their family home in Margate.The series marks the TV acting debut of Lily Allen, who stars alongside Freema Agyeman, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Gabby Best and Aimee-Ffion Edwards.Giuseppe Alfano and Arthur Sharpe composed the show’s score. You can stream the full soundtrack below.Dreamland features a bunch of licensed music, including songs by The Killers, London Grammar and Van Morrison.

Van Morrison starts legal proceedings against Northern Ireland’s Department Of Health - www.nme.com - Ireland - county Stone
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30.05.2022

Van Morrison starts legal proceedings against Northern Ireland’s Department Of Health

Van Morrison has started legal proceedings against Northern Ireland’s Department Of Health and its minister, Robin Swann.In a statement to BBC News NI, Morrison’s spokesperson said: “We confirm that legal proceedings have been issued against Mr Robin Swann MLA and the Department Of Health.”It comes after they wrote an opinion piece that was published by Rolling Stone in 2020, criticising Morrison’s very public anti-lockdown coronavirus stance.In September 2020, Morrison announced plans to release three songs (‘No More Lockdown’, ‘Born to Be Free’ and ‘As I Walked Out’) in opposition to the government’s coronavirus restrictions. In ‘No More Lockdown’, Morrison reportedly claims scientists were “making up crooked facts” and likens the government to “fascist bullies”.In response, Swann wrote a piece for Rolling Stone that said “there’s a real feeling of disappointment – we expected better from him.“It’s entirely right and proper to debate and question policies.

Van Morrison appears to address Northern Ireland health minister on new single ‘Dangerous’ - www.nme.com - Ireland - city Belfast
nme.com
02.05.2022

Van Morrison appears to address Northern Ireland health minister on new single ‘Dangerous’

Van Morrison‘s new track ‘Dangerous’ appears to reference the musician’s ongoing feud with Robin Swann, the Northern Ireland Minister Of Health.Last November, Swann filed a defamation lawsuit against Morrison over comments he had made regarding COVID-19 earlier in 2021.During a pre-show dinner event in Belfast in June, Morrison branded Swann “very dangerous” in a response to Swann criticising him for his anti-lockdown stance in a 2020 op-ed, in which he said Morrison’s words “will give great comfort to the conspiracy theorists”.On Friday (April 29) Morrison released ‘Dangerous’, the third single from his upcoming 43rd studio album ‘What’s It Gonna Take?’, which is due to arrive on May 20 via Exile Productions/Virgin.The almost-eight-minute number includes the lines: “Somebody said I was dangerous/ I said something bad, it must have been good.” Later, Morrison tells this listener that he “was just looking for the evidence” and asks for “proof“.You can listen to the song below.Per his official website,  the forthcoming ‘What’s It Gonna Take?’ “features fifteen new Van Morrison compositions that collectively reflect the artist’s indefatigable drive to record and perform live in front of audiences.”The album also includes the songs ‘Fighting Back Is The New Normal’, ‘Fodder For The Masses’, ‘Can’t Go On This Way’ and ‘Damage And Recovery’.In response to Swann taking legal action last year, representatives for Morrison said their client “regrets that Mr Swann considered it necessary to issue proceedings” and that they were “disappointed by the publicity that surrounds the issue”.Regarding a planned defence for the singer, they said: “Mr Morrison asserts within that defence that the words used by him related to a matter of

Eric Clapton makes appearance on anti-vaccine activist’s podcast - www.nme.com
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19.11.2021

Eric Clapton makes appearance on anti-vaccine activist’s podcast

Eric Clapton has doubled down on his anti-vaccine comments on a podcast with Robert F Kennedy Jr, The Defender.Kennedy, who is a prominent anti-vaccine activist, spoke to Clapton about his views.Clapton has been vocal about his opposition to lockdown restrictions and vaccinations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and last December, he teamed up with fellow sceptic Van Morrison for the track ‘Stand and Deliver’, one of many anti-lockdown songs Morrison recorded and which were met with significant

Northern Ireland health minister sues Van Morrison over public COVID chant - www.nme.com - Ireland - city Belfast
nme.com
08.11.2021

Northern Ireland health minister sues Van Morrison over public COVID chant

Van Morrison has been sued by the health minister for Northern Ireland over comments relating to COVID-19 that the singer made earlier this year.During a pre-show dinner event in Belfast in June 11, Morrison branded minister Robin Swann “very dangerous” in an anti-lockdown rant, in a response to Swann criticising him for his anti-lockdown stance in 2020, in which he said Morrison’s words “will give great comfort to the conspiracy theorists”.As reported by the BBC, Swann’s lawyer Paul Tweed said

Van Morrison drops legal action over Northern Ireland’s COVID live music ban - www.nme.com - Ireland
nme.com
03.08.2021

Van Morrison drops legal action over Northern Ireland’s COVID live music ban

Van Morrison has ended his legal challenge against the Northern Irish government over its ban on live music.The 75-year-old has been an outspoken critic of pandemic lockdown measures, criticising the “pseudo-science” of socially distanced gigs in August and writing multiple songs denouncing lockdowns which were met with significant backlash.Back in January, he announced that he was planning a legal challenge after Northern Ireland banned live performances in an attempt to fight the coronavirus

Eric Clapton says he will not play venues that require proof of vaccination - www.nme.com
nme.com
22.07.2021

Eric Clapton says he will not play venues that require proof of vaccination

Eric Clapton has said he will not perform concerts that require proof of vaccination.The veteran rocker has been publicly vocal about his opposition to lockdown restrictions and vaccinations in recent months and last December he teamed up with fellow sceptic Van Morrison for the track ‘Stand and Deliver’, one of many anti-lockdown songs Morrison recorded and which were met with significant backlash.Following the government’s lifting of restrictions on Monday (July 19), Clapton said in a

Black Deer Festival 2021 cancelled following June 21 reopening delay - www.nme.com - county Kent
nme.com
15.06.2021

Black Deer Festival 2021 cancelled following June 21 reopening delay

government’s announcement yesterday to delay the easing of coronavirus restrictions until July 19.The three-day, multi-stage festival celebrating Americana and country music, held at Eridge Park in Kent, was due to take place on the weekend of June 25-27.Van Morrison, Frank Turner and Saving Grace featuring Robert Plant and Suzi Dian were due to headline this year’s event along with Foy Vance, Band Of Skulls, John Smith, Wildwood Kin, Declan O’Rourke, William The Conqueror, Bess Atwell and

Van Morrison chants “Robin Swann is dangerous” during bizarre anti-lockdown rant - www.nme.com - Ireland - city Belfast
nme.com
11.06.2021

Van Morrison chants “Robin Swann is dangerous” during bizarre anti-lockdown rant

Van Morrison called Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Robin Swann “very dangerous” during an anti-lockdown rant in Belfast last night (June 10).The musician was due to perform four gigs at the city’s Europa Hotel, but the shows were called off at the last minute.Current coronavirus regulations in Northern Ireland mean that live music is not permitted in either licensed or unlicensed hospitality venues.

Van Morrison blames lack of free speech for backlash against anti-lockdown songs - www.nme.com
nme.com
27.04.2021

Van Morrison blames lack of free speech for backlash against anti-lockdown songs

Van Morrison has opened up on the backlash he received for his series of anti-lockdown songs released last year, blaming it on a lack of freedom of speech.In an interview with The Sunday Times, Morrison wondered why, in his view, “poetic licence” and “freedom of speech” are no longer “OK”.“I don’t understand it,” he said. “Some people call it a cult.

Van Morrison condemns ‘crooked facts’ of scientists in new anti-lockdown songs - www.breakingnews.ie
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18.09.2020

Van Morrison condemns ‘crooked facts’ of scientists in new anti-lockdown songs

Van Morrison has claimed governments are using Covid-19 restrictions to “enslave” the population in three new anti-lockdown protest songs.

Van Morrison calls on artists to 'stand up' against socially distanced concerts - www.breakingnews.ie
breakingnews.ie
25.08.2020

Van Morrison calls on artists to 'stand up' against socially distanced concerts

Musician Van Morrison is calling on people in the music industry to stand up against socially distanced gigs.

Van Morrison joins Eric Clapton on stage at cancer fundraiser - www.breakingnews.ie - Britain - Italy - county Young
breakingnews.ie
04.03.2020

Van Morrison joins Eric Clapton on stage at cancer fundraiser

Van Morrison joined Eric Clapton on stage at a concert for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

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