Update 1/9/18: Since Lana Del Rey confirmed rumors of her being sued by Radiohead on Monday January 7, a number of new claims have been made by both Radiohead's publishers and Del Rey herself.
In a video taken during Del Rey's Denver concert, the singer claimed that her song, "Get Free," could be removed from the album. The original video has since been removed, but copies can be found circulating online. Del Rey describes the song as her "personal manifesto." She said, "Regardless if it gets taken down off of everything, that those sentiments that I wrote... that I really am going to strive for them, even if that song is not on future physical releases of the record."
Radiohead's publisher, Warner/Chappell, has released a statement on the situation. Warner/Chappell confirm that Radiohead and Lana Del Rey have been in negotiation over the song's publishing since August of 2017. The publishers also acknowledge that Radiohead would like some rights to the publishing of "Get Free." However, The publishers deny the fact that Radiohead are demanding 100% of the publishing for the song, and Warner/Chappell deny that a lawsuit has been issued.
Warner/Chappell's statement:
As Radiohead’s music publisher, it’s true that we’ve been in discussions since August of last year with Lana Del Rey’s representatives. It’s clear that the verses of “Get Free” use musical elements found in the verses of 'Creep' and we’ve requested that this be acknowledged in favour of all writers of 'Creep.' To set the record straight, no lawsuit has been issued and Radiohead have not said they 'will only accept 100%' of the publishing of 'Get Free.'
Initial Story:
Lana Del Rey is being sued by Radiohead over the final track on her 2017 album Lust For Life. Radiohead claim that Del Rey's song "Get Free" was inspired by their 1993 hit "Creep" from their album Pablo Honey. Del Rey took to twitter to confirm reports of the lawsuit. In a tweet, the singer claims that Radiohead is demanding 100% of the songs publishing. Del Rey said, "I offered up to 40 (percent) over the last few months but they (Radiohead) will only accept 100."
Compare Lana Del Rey's "Get Free" and Radiohead's "Creep" below.It’s true about the lawsuit. Although I know my song wasn’t inspired by Creep, Radiohead feel it was and want 100% of the publishing - I offered up to 40 over the last few months but they will only accept 100. Their lawyers have been relentless, so we will deal with it in court.— Lana Del Rey (@LanaDelRey) January 7, 2018
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