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Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us

Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us
BBC Arts Friday 02 October 2026, 09:51 UTC 1 min read
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The star's record label is sued over similarities between her song I've Seen It and Withers' classic.

The star's record label is sued over similarities between her song I've Seen It and Withers' classic.
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