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Olivia Dean Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Copying of Bill Withers' "Just the Two of Us"
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 11:47 AM
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Singer Olivia Dean is being sued for alleged similarities between her track "I've Seen It" and Bill Withers' classic "Just the Two of Us".
A lawsuit has been filed against singer Olivia Dean over her recent single "I've Seen It", which critics claim bears striking resemblance to Bill Withers’ 1981 hit "Just the Two of Us".
The legal action alleges that the melody, chord progression and overall feel of Dean’s track are too similar to Withers’ composition, potentially infringing on copyright.
Dean’s record label has not yet issued a public statement regarding the claim, while the lawsuit is expected to be heard in a U.S. federal court.
The case highlights ongoing disputes in the music industry over originality and the fine line between inspiration and copying.
If the court sides with the plaintiff, Dean could face damages and a requirement to remove or modify the contested portion of the song.
The legal action alleges that the melody, chord progression and overall feel of Dean’s track are too similar to Withers’ composition, potentially infringing on copyright.
Dean’s record label has not yet issued a public statement regarding the claim, while the lawsuit is expected to be heard in a U.S. federal court.
The case highlights ongoing disputes in the music industry over originality and the fine line between inspiration and copying.
If the court sides with the plaintiff, Dean could face damages and a requirement to remove or modify the contested portion of the song.