Released on 24 September 2014
Producer: Jake Gosling Songwriter: Ed Sheeran, Amy Wadge Critical Reception of the Record: Thinking outloud received very positive reviews -“Still, the enjoyable injection of blue-eyed soul on Thinking Out Loud makes Sheeran’s aptitude for melody difficult to dismiss. Whether you’re a fan or not, it looks like he’s sticking around.” Billboard stated. The popular Reception: The audience had a very pleasant and a positive reaction to the release of this single. "Thinking Out Loud" topped the UK Singles Chart in its 19th week in the Top 40, breaking the record for the longest ascent to number one. - “Around the same time, the single had accumulated 1.65 million combined sales and streams; it became one of the 161 million-selling singles and the 26th best-selling of the 2010s in the UK. On 18 September 2015, the British Phonographic Industry certified the single triple platinum for combined sales (including streaming points) of 1,800,000 units...” Wikipedia stated. What I like about the Song: I enjoy listening to this single because it has a very good meaning behind it. It talks about how even when you get old true love will remain as strong as it was at the beginning of the relationship. |