Who's behind the notes? Discover Ed Sheeran: The Definitive Biography
"Shape of You" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Here are some interesting facts about the song:
Release Date: "Shape of You" was released on January 6, 2017, as one of the lead singles from Ed Sheeran's third studio album, "÷" (Divide).
Commercial Success: The song became a massive commercial success worldwide. It topped the charts in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and many more.
Streaming Record: "Shape of You" set a record for the most streams in a single day on Spotify, with over 10 million streams on its first day of release.
Songwriting Collaboration: Ed Sheeran co-wrote "Shape of You" with Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid. The songwriting process involved trying to create a more dancehall and tropical-influenced track, which was a departure from Sheeran's usual style.
Popularity on YouTube: The official music video for "Shape of You" on YouTube has garnered billions of views, making it one of the most-watched music videos on the platform.
Grammy Awards: "Shape of You" received nominations for the 2018 Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Solo Performance.
Chart Records: The song spent a record-breaking 33 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
"Shape of You" is not only one of Ed Sheeran's biggest hits but also one of the best-selling digital singles globally.