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Rolling Stones give 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' songwriting credit back to the Verve

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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"