Ed Sheeran Performs “Thinking Out Loud“ | Acoustic Guitar Sessions

Five hours before singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran was scheduled to take the stage at the gargantuan SAP Center in San Jose, California, he sauntered into the arena’s backstage area to perform a note-perfect acoustic version of his hit song "Thinking Out Loud" for Acoustic Guitar magazine's online series 'AG Sessions.' He also spoke with AG editor Mark Segal Kemp about his love of Van Morrison and Martin Guitars.

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[ShyanTheLegend]

wish the camera would focus only on his hands. why zoom on his face when hes playing? we're all here for the guitar

[prasenjitdebbarma]

ED SHEERAN IS THE ONE WHO NEVER HAD EGO

[danl.]

Don't you just love how he sounds like his recorded tracks even when it is live.

[BaktaBak]

Glad Ed got a Grammy for this song. It's timeless . People of all ages love it and ask us to play it at gigs.

[nilharma]

8:56 "I really like it" + Happy face = CUUUTE

[outroutenintro]

Really good interview. I've noticed that in most interviews, the interviewers focus a lot on him as a person, his friendship with Taylor Swift, and forget or ignore the fact that his job is making music. Where as in this one, if was straight on influences, songwriting, touring, etc. I really liked that. Definetly going to watch more of  the acoustic guitar magazine videos now!

[doveh]

This  is like the best interview ever. He asked amazing questions really trying to see the soul of the artist and the source of his muse. Instead of those bubble gum lame pop questions most interviewers ask these days. 

[philip]

This guy is live almost better than on his album!!!😱😱😱

[the-cgdz]

I don't think there's a modern-day pop musician who's more comfortable with a guitar than Ed Sheeran. His voice is amazing, and his guitar skills are insane. He's so naturally talented and he works so hard as well.

[davesmusicmania]

Tuning down the guitar definitely helps us all last a little longer while playing live gigs. Ed sings a whole bunch of songs down a half or maybe a whole step and the average person most likely never notices the difference. A true artist this guy, and a great songwriter.

[TheCobberK]

Good interview from both parties - Ed still seems grounded - long may he stay that way and he gets all the rewards that are his due.

[Soberdogs]

There is no one better that deserves the fame and recognition than Ed sheeran. He’s talented embraces his quirks and is humble!! No auto tune

[Oooo-bibi]

He’s a top guy and couldn’t wish for a better ambassador of our country and music. Well done Ed you’ve smashed it and deserve it.
From a fan in Leeds, West Yorkshire not far from your birthplace,

[miaclee]

this is such a good interview. :D i could listen to him talk about music for hours and not get tired of it. such a great guy. 

[brandonnashadka]

This dude is great. Awesome songwriter/ voice. Seems like a humble dude.

[marisabrowne]

I love how this interview really focuses on the making, influence of his music! so cool :)

[arrowblaze]

He did alot of struggle and Hard work that's why he is today a huge name in music

[liaustria]

these days so rare to see a performer like this ..im a performer too...but rolling that camera and to show the world that he never use any effect or mic...just raw and dry..and still he perform like this .... perfect.no autotune....real voice...real talent ..salute

[leonardodaadelaide]

I'm a Van fan from the 70's and even though he was inspired alott by Van, the tune still sounds uniquely his.
I would insanely love to see Van and Ed do a duet on this and one of Vans.
Van should invite him to a live gig. No shit.

[petemerico]

really think Ed is the real deal. just bought his martin X signature really great guitar for gigging