Austin City Limits Web Exclusive: Ed Sheeran "Eraser"

Please enjoy this web exclusive of Ed Sheeran performing the song “Eraser.”
The full episode will premiere on October 7, 2017, as the first episode of our 43rd season. Please check local PBS listings for exact times!
About the episode:
Relish an hour with bestselling pop sensation Ed Sheeran. The British singer/songwriter performs hits and songs from his latest album ÷.
About Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits (ACL) offers viewers unparalleled access to featured acts in an intimate setting that provides a platform for artists to deliver inspired, memorable, full-length performances. The program is taped live before a concert audience from The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL is the longest-running music series in American television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. Since its inception, the groundbreaking music series has become an institution that's helped secure Austin's reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL received a rare institutional Peabody Award for excellence and outstanding achievement in 2012. ACL is produced by KLRU-TV and funding is provided in part by Dell, the Austin Convention Center Department, Shiner Beers and HomeAway.com. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of Austin City Limits. Learn more about Austin City Limits, programming and history at acltv.com.

[@richarddelman2081]

All by himself, he is the greatest band in the world. Plus, of course, the backup singers.

[@miguelrodriguezdelgado4587]

At this level of performances ed is the best thing you can see on a stage

[@judylennon2463]

Yeah he's Amazing 😍

[@lovecanchangetheworldinamo4204]

Yesssssssss🥰🥰

[@icemaster9728]

Oh, how I missed the looper preformances. They remind my exactly why he's so awesome.

[@DaMazzaf97]

As usual with Ed, underrated af. I admit I slept on this particular song but im always amazed when i see him perform live

[@samanthahorn2425]

I love how he uses his acoustic guitar like it's electric!

[@natratty]

One of my favs on divide. 👏

[@jaycue7641]

Great performance. I dont like a whole lot of pop artists but Ed's energy is infectious. He deserves all his success.

[@mady3187]

I feel like the audience wasn't that engaged. I danced and screamed lyrics the whole concert

[@giselle.f7047]

MadMady that's how I felt at my concert too but where I live people didn't really know his songs other than his big singles I was just jamming the whole time and most people were just sitting and I was just like??????? How he's so good

[@radio-su6lh]

Just a typical Austin City Limits crowd

[@dylanpullam3820]

A fantastic version of this song! Especially considering the amount of effects the original has on CD! Well done Ed Sheeran!

[@AmmarZafar]

"I may have grown up but hope that damien's proud"

[@reecemeyers1789]

This guy is amazing!!!!!

[@agene5583]

one man show! legend level

[@shun7671]

i'm japanese,i like this performance the most

[@cynthialang6727]

I have a lot of respect for you....you are a good person. Good role model....thank you.

[@grant0012]

Speechless

[@greatkeevin]

sick performance!

[@AhmedKhan-dj4ti]

Good job Ed !!

[@biplovetiwari4181]

I am feeling energetic! My ED

[@emilysoward5042]

💖💖💖love you ed 🐕🐻

[@memoire2896]

Just a treasure

[@glaizapearlbadua7139]

first Comment❤ ILOVEYOU ED😘

[@joebutler2349]

The way he slid into that second verse Fuck me

[@blackvulture7999]

Insane.

[@evarofficial6424]

LYRICS I was born inside a small town, I lost that state of mind Learned to sing inside the Lord's house, but stopped at the age of nine I forget when I get awards now the wave I had to ride The paving stones I played upon, they kept me on the grind So blame it on the pain that blessed me with the life Friends and family filled with envy when they should be filled with pride And when the world's against me is when I really come alive And everyday that Satan tempts me, I try to take it in my stride You know that I've got whisky with white lines and smoke in my lungs I think life has got to the point I know without it's no fun I need to get in the right mind and clear myself up Instead, I look in the mirror questioning what I've become I guess it's a stereotypical day for someone like me Without a nine-to-five job or an uni degree To be caught up in the trappings of the industry Show me the locked doors, I find another use of key And you'll see I'm well aware of certain things that will destroy a man like me But with that said give me one more, higher Another one to take the sting away I am happy on my own, so here I'll stay Save your lovin' arms for a rainy day And I'll find comfort in my pain Eraser I used to think that nothing could be better than touring the world with my songs I chased the pictured perfect life, I think they painted it wrong I think that money is the root of evil and fame is hell Relationships and hearts you fixed, they break as well And ain't nobody wanna see you down in the dumps Because you're living your dream, man, this shit should be fun Please know that I'm not trying to preach like I'm Reverend Run I beg you, don't be disappointed with the man I've become Our conversations with my father on the A14 Age twelve telling me I've gotta chase those dreams Now I'm playing for the people, dad, and they know me With my beat and small guitar wearing the same old jeans Wembley Stadium crowd's two-hundred-and-forty-thou I may have grown up but I hope that Damien's proud And to the next generation, inspiration's allowed The world may be filled with hate but keep erasing it now Somehow I'm well aware of certain things that will befall a man like me But with that said give me one more, higher Another one to take the sting away I am happy on my own, so here I'll stay Save your lovin' arms for a rainy day And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser Welcome to the new show I guess you know I've been away But where I'm heading, who knows But my heart will stay the same Welcome to the new show I guess you know I've been away But where I'm heading, who knows My pain, eraser And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser

[@rahiabrar8400]

HOLY FUCK. The lyrics.

[@annaescarrega3959]

All the best in life, I'm a new Comer to your " World " 🌎😉🎶

[@MitchPhillips]

Just me or this video has no bass from the beat at all compared to other versions?

[@Riesyn999]

i like how he missed the loop pedal on the second verse, you can see it in his face lol, but said the line anyway and capitalized on the opportunity to hit the pedal on the second beat. well done, ed.

[@pasqualemasullo6844]

Nooo he does it on purpose!!! Look at other live performances. He usually hit the loop on the second beat!

[@DailyTalk101]

Yeah that’s how it is in recording

[@kontonsei8659]

Fuuuuuuuck me.. that was brilliant! #×+- ✊ed sheeran

[@SEiMEi_EXiSTS]

Konton Sei ÷

[@puuujeeshjhvjed9994]

Ed Sheeran eraser

[@sergioperez9646]

I prefer SBTV live version, it's better by far

[@paweldebko263]

2023❤

[@reyaroad2768]

😚😚😘😘😘

[@carlosarteaga8575]

3:59 when the meth hits you at the wrong time

[@Avinesh-ho1ou]

1:25 2:37

[@tosm8764]

Why audience are so calm?😒🙄

[@rraannddoomm9389]

bad performence for eds standard still better than gigs from others

[@tristantheartist]

rraannddoomm I thought this was the best version of Eraser that he's ever done

[@cassielcruzchavolla809]

I think the singing microphone wasn't great.

[@rraannddoomm9389]

he had a few breathing mistakes and change the tone too much (in my opinion) but like I said, still good

[@veronicam2935]

Ana Paula Cruz Chavolla I found the sound mixing for the ACL tv show wasn't as good as for Ed's live concerts...had echoes and Ed's vocal tone didn't sound quite the same at times

[@robthesamplist]

Its an incredibly hard song to deliver live breathing wise, with the fast rapping switching to chorus. Thought he did ok.

[@anonymousposter6671]

Well they can't all be Grammy worthy

[@dnfkinglol566]

😂

[@deacon9779]

Dnfking Lol why you laughing

[@kryptickodi4157]

Oop he said shit.

[@jaylakhani5568]

Most boring crowd ever?!

[@radio-su6lh]

Yeah this Austin limits crowd is well known for this. Either cause they're all from PBS or they're all stoned before hand, or maybe both.