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Years before Oasis and Blur became the poster children of British '90s rock, there was the moodier and darker unit Radiohead. Formed in 1985 by five school friends — Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, and Phil Selway — the band only reached underground acclaim in 1992. Their 1997 release, OK Computer, propelled them onto the charts, but their Y2K-influenced work Kid A earned the band its high acclaim for sonically representing the turn of the century. However, even the greatest artists draw inspiration from others, sometimes in ways that can be controversial. At one point, Radiohead faced this very issue, and it all revolved around their most famous song to date.
Radiohead gained widespread attention thanks to their breakout song, "Creep," but not all publicity is good publicity. Released on September 21, 1992, "Creep" was initially considered a commercial flop due to its harsh, distorted guitar "punches," with broadcast stations like the BBC fearing the song might scare off listeners. Over time, however, "Creep" developed a slow-burn cult following, boosted in part by its appearance on MTV's slacker staple Beavis and Butt-Head. Sharing a similar vein with alt-rock counterparts like Beck's "Loser" and its 2000s peppier yet equally self-loathing "Teenage Dirtbag" by Wheatus, "Creep" embraces the ugly side of an attraction that is not reciprocated.
However, shortly after the release of "Creep," Radiohead found themselves in a sticky legal situation. Songwriters Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood claimed that the track shared a similar chord progression and melody with "The Air That I Breathe," which they wrote for The Hollies in 1972. Although it was not as large a cultural phenomenon as "Creep," the song reached number two on the UK charts. Upon noticing the similarities, Hammond and Hazlewood contacted Radiohead's publisher, Warner/Chappell Music. Rather than escalating into a public dispute, the matter was resolved amicably, with both parties receiving songwriting credits and having their creative contributions formally recognized. Reflecting on the outcome, Hammond later remarked, "I even have a credit on Creep by Radiohead because of the song. The band admitted that they took the inspiration for it from The Air That I Breathe, including some of the chord progressions."
In an Ironic Turn of Events, Radiohead Sued Lana Del Rey for Allegedly Plagiarizing "Creep"
The main similarity between "Creep" and "The Air That I Breathe" is a distinctive chord progression: C, E, F, and F minor. The E chord stands out because it sounds slightly "off" in the key of C, creating a surprising emotional effect. While both songs use this sequence, they apply it differently throughout their verses and choruses. Most of the melodies are completely original, except for a brief moment in "Creep" where a vocal line mirrors a line from "The Air That I Breathe" for just a few seconds. This occurs in "Creep's" famous bridge, "She's runnin' out the door / She's runnin' out," which overlaps with "The Air That I Breathe's" first verse, "If I could make a wish / I think I'd pass."
In 2017, Lana Del Rey was accused by Radiohead of plagiarizing "Creep." Her song "Get Free," from her fifth studio album Lust for Life, features an intro with moody chord changes that some listeners noted were similar to "Creep." However, in a tweet, Del Rey denied referencing Radiohead: " It's true about the lawsuit. Although I know my song wasn't inspired by Creep, Radiohead feel it was and want 100% of the publishing — I offered up to 40 over the last few months, but they will only accept 100." As of March 26, 2018, the copyright dispute has been settled, and Del Rey is free to sing the song.
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Radiohead's "Creep" Music Video Surpasses 1 Billion Views on YouTube
"Creep" may have only peaked at No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1993. However, as of late 2025, the song experienced a massive resurgence, reaching No. 32 on the Billboard Global 200 and No. 48 on the Streaming Songs chart. The "Creep" music video has achieved staggering numbers: as of February 2026, it has surpassed 1.3 billion views and ranked No. 47 on the global top music video chart. The '90s might be making a comeback, but that decade itself was largely a resurgence of earlier musical influences that eventually bled into newer generations.
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