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Adding a layer of irony to the situation, Radiohead previously faced a lawsuit concerning "Creep." The band was sued in the 1990s by The Hollies, who claimed that "Creep" infringed on their song "The Air That I Breathe." The Hollies' song, co-written by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazelwood, also shares a similar chord progression—one that is common in the pop and rock canon.
Radiohead settled the lawsuit by giving "The Air That I Breathe" co-writing credits on "Creep," recognizing the influence. However, Radiohead always maintained that "Creep" was an original work inspired by their own musical ideas, even if it shared similarities with others.