Harry Styles Honors Thom Yorke at Ivor Novello Awards, Credits Radiohead's 'Exit Music' as Inspiration for 'Watermelon Sugar'
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Margaret Farrell
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Summary
Harry Styles made a surprise appearance at the Ivor Novello Songwriter Awards to honor Radiohead's Thom Yorke. In his speech, Styles credited Radiohead's "Exit Music (For A Film)" as a direct inspiration for his hit "Watermelon Sugar," and shared personal anecdotes about Yorke's influence on his life, including losing his virginity to a Radiohead song. The appearance was accidentally spoiled earlier by Elton John.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWithout 'Exit Music (For A Film)' there would be no 'Watermelon Sugar.'
I lost my virginity to a Radiohead song.
It was a hot mess of a show.
Without “Exit Music (For A Film)” there would be no “Watermelon Sugar.” Think about that. Let that sink in. That’s what Harry Styles admitted when he honored Radiohead’s Thom Yorke last night at the Ivor Novello Songwriter Awards. Styles made a surprise a
