Ed Sheeran, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for his unique voice and chart-topping hits, chats with Conan live from the SiriusXM Garage. He shares his musical inspirations, delves into the creation of his new album, Autumn Variations, and recounts wild celebrity encounters with icons like Bob Dylan and Eminem. The duo also engages with the audience about their favorite films and childhood dreams, blending humor with heartfelt reflections on fame and creativity.
Ed Sheeran's early musical influences came from his dad's record collection, particularly enjoying Van Morrison's album Moon Dance.
Ed Sheeran had a disappointing encounter with Bob Dylan at a party, interrupted by former Vice President Al Gore.
Ed Sheeran collaborated with Beyonce on a remix of his song Perfect, initially not expecting her to agree.
Ed Sheeran had a surreal experience getting high with Snoop Dogg at a party.
Deep dives
Influences from his dad's record collection
Ed Sheeran's early musical influences came from his dad's record collection, which he listened to extensively. He particularly enjoyed Van Morrison's album Moon Dance.
Meeting Bob Dylan
Ed Sheeran had the opportunity to meet Bob Dylan at a party and was nervous about it. However, the interaction turned out to be disappointing as it was interrupted by former Vice President Al Gore.
Working with Beyonce
Ed Sheeran had the chance to work with Beyonce on a remix of his song Perfect. Initially, he didn't think she would agree, but to his surprise, she accepted and they collaborated on the song.
Getting high with Snoop Dogg
Ed Sheeran shared a story of being at a party where Snoop Dogg was present. He ended up getting high with Snoop Dogg and had a surreal experience.
His love for rainy weather in England
Despite England's reputation for its rainy weather, Ed Sheeran actually enjoys it and finds it comforting. He appreciates the autumn season in England, acknowledging that it can be lonely but also inspiring for songwriting.
Favorite moments with Norm MacDonald
During the podcast episode, the hosts discussed their favorite moments with comedian Norm MacDonald. They shared a story about a random skit he made where he pretended to have produced a movie with the pilot Sully Sullenberger before his famous plane landing on the Hudson River. Norm also made a film where he played Andy Warhol. The hosts highlighted Norm's ability to intentionally waste people's time and find humor in unexpected and unconventional ways.
Weird Al movie cameo and favorite films
The hosts discussed their experiences working on the Weird Al movie. Conan mentioned that he was asked by Weird Al to play Andy Warhol in the movie and instantly said yes. They also took a moment to answer a question from the audience about their favorite films. Matt mentioned that his favorite film is Casino Royale, while Conan shared that his favorite films vary across different genres - Galaxy Quest for comedy, Moonstruck for rom-com, and Adaptation for dramedy.
Ed Sheeran feels wank about being Conan O'Brien's friend.
Live from the SiriusXM Garage, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran sits down with Conan to talk about emulating his music heroes, the inspiration for his new album Autumn Variations, and unlikely celebrity run-ins. Plus, Conan and his team answer audience questions about their favorite films, childhood aspirations, and more.
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