Rolling Stones give 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' songwriting credit back to the Verve
May 23, 2019
Two decades after suing the Verve for songwriting credit on 'Bitter Sweet Symphony,' the Rolling Stones have given it back. Also in the news today: the Netherlands win Eurovision, a synth repairman accidentally trips on vintage LSD, 'Bongo Rock' drummer Preston Epps dies, Natalie Portman criticizes Moby's portrayal of their relationship, and Aretha Franklin's three maybe-wills. Plus, music history highlights and new LPs from Cate Le Bon, Justin Townes Earle, Sebadoh, and Sting, as well as a 'Runaway Train' remake. Audio sampled: Jahzzar - "Comedie" (CC BY 4.0), James Scott - "Frog Legs Rag" (Public Domain), Lordi - "Hard Rock Hallelujah (Finland 2006 Eurovision)", The Castiles - "Baby I", The Andrew Oldham Orchestra - "The Last Time", The Verve - "Bitter Sweet Symphony", Duncan Laurence - "Arcade", Jesse Spillane - "Ruffling Feathers" (CC By SA 4.0-02), Preston Epps - "Bongo rock", Moby - "Porcelain", Cate Le Bon - "The Light", Justin Townes Earle - "Saint of Lost Causes (Live at The Current Day Party)", Sebadoh - "Celebrate the Void", Sting - "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free", Jamie N Commons, Skylar Grey - "Runaway Train ft. Gallant"