The Making of a Hit Song: Ed Sheeran's Creative Process

What was the initial goal of the songwriting session?

• To create a hit song

• To write a song for Ed Sheeran

• Just to write a song without a specific goal

• To produce an album

What instrument did Ed Sheeran first play upon meeting the collaborators?

• Drums

• Guitar

• Bass

• Keyboard

What was the first sound used in the song?

• A log drum

• A guitar riff

• Keyboard notes

• Vocal harmonies

How did Ed Sheeran contribute to the song's rhythm?

• By playing the drums

• Using his voice as percussion

• Playing a bass guitar

• Through keyboard beats

What did Ed Sheeran use to create the song's rhythm before getting a drum sound?

• Guitar strumming

• Foot tapping

• Humming

• Clapping

What unique method was used to keep a collaborator focused?

• Playing video games

• Taking frequent breaks

• Building with Lego

• Listening to other music

What R&B element was incorporated into the song?

• A drum beat from a famous track

• An interpolation of 'No Scrubs'

• A sample from an R&B classic

• Vocal style of a renowned R&B artist

What was the original lyrical idea changed to 'my bedsheets smell like you'?

• My t-shirt smells like you

• My room smells like you

• My hair smells like you

• My clothes smell like you

What is a key characteristic of the song's production?

• Use of multiple vocalists

• Frequent key changes

• Complex instrumental layers

• A single loop throughout

How did Ed Sheeran view the phrase 'I'm in love with your body'?

• As humorous

• As romantic

• As objectifying

• As empowering