Cheryl Cole accused of ripping off new song 'Love Made Me Do it' from 80s' hit by Paul Young as critics pan her comeback single

The singer seems to be very upset with the backlash she has faced over her single and her performance on the X-Factor and has rewatched the video to see what could have gone wrong.
UPDATED NOV 23, 2018

Singer Cheryl Cole has been accused of plagiarism by fans. People have noticed that her latest single 'Love Made Me Do It' has glaring similarities with 80's legend Paul Young’s hit' Love Of The Common People.' Cheryl co-wrote the song with alongside seven others, including pal Nicola Roberts and singer Natasha Bedingfield.

The Sun reports that many music insiders and fans have complained that the track sounds "remarkably" similar to the 80's hit. A source has revealed, “It’s been a big talking point in the music world how Cheryl’s song has huge similarities to Love Of The Common People. When you play both the songs’ verses side by side they’re nearly identical and have the same rhythm and feel to it."

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