Question 1

What was the name of Ed Sheeran's 2011 major-label debut album?

Accepted Answer

+ (Plus). + (Plus), released in September 2011, contained 'The A Team' and 'Lego House' and established his folk-pop singer-songwriter identity.

Question 2

Which 2017 Ed Sheeran single broke streaming records and topped charts in dozens of countries?

Accepted Answer

Shape of You. 'Shape of You' was released in January 2017 alongside 'Castle on the Hill' and became the most-streamed song on Spotify of its time.

Question 3

Which album contains 'Thinking Out Loud' and 'Photograph'?

Accepted Answer

x (Multiply). x (Multiply), released in 2014, contained 'Thinking Out Loud' and 'Photograph' and won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album.

Question 4

Ed Sheeran's 'No.6 Collaborations Project' (2019) features which Justin Bieber duet?

Accepted Answer

I Don't Care. 'I Don't Care' with Justin Bieber became one of the album's biggest singles and a UK number-one in 2019.

Question 5

Which 2023 album was released alongside a Disney+ documentary about Sheeran's life?

Accepted Answer

Subtract. Subtract, produced largely with Aaron Dessner of The National, was paired with the documentary 'The Sum of It All' and explored grief and loss.

Question 6

Who is the main co-writer and producer most associated with Ed Sheeran's hits from + through ÷?

Accepted Answer

Johnny McDaid and Benny Blanco. Johnny McDaid of Snow Patrol and producer Benny Blanco co-wrote and produced many of Sheeran's biggest hits across multiple albums.

Question 7

Which 2017 ÷ song mixes Irish folk instrumentation and traditional dance rhythms?

Accepted Answer

Galway Girl. 'Galway Girl' borrows Celtic fiddle and bodhrán arrangements and became a surprise streaming hit despite mixed early critical reaction.

Question 8

What loop-based instrument is Ed Sheeran famous for using in his live solo shows?

Accepted Answer

Loop pedal (Chewie). Sheeran built a stadium-sized live show using a custom loop pedal he nicknamed 'Chewie', layering live vocals and guitar in real time.

Question 9

Which 2023 follow-up album was released just months after Subtract?

Accepted Answer

Autumn Variations. Autumn Variations followed Subtract in September 2023 and was released independently rather than through his major label.

Question 10

Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect Duet' (2017) was recorded with which artist?

Accepted Answer

Both Beyoncé and Andrea Bocelli (separate versions). Two duet versions of 'Perfect' were released: one with Beyoncé in late 2017, and another with Andrea Bocelli that same season.

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