Austin City Limits Web Exclusive Ed Sheeran "You Need Me, I Don't Need You"

Please enjoy this web exclusive of Ed Sheeran bringing down the house with a performance of “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You.”
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.

[@mrthejuanandonly1563]

i dont care what anyone says, this man has nothing but pure talent.

[@davidbenites18]

so true

[@ksenijajemensek6126]

YEAH

[@cookiemaster3565]

lol its a combination of that and practice look of Ed Sheeran addicted a song from when he was 12

[@DaMazzaf97]

Plus he's such a humble likeable dude

[@CJoanLin]

Totally! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@iCalJIngTechnology]

forever the king of live performances

[@lukaslen668]

it's so exciting how he's still advancing that song over time, listen to older versions and see what has changed

[@tjmctube]

Yup. I've never seen this before. An artist growing and tuning/nurturing a composition over time. There's a couple of KZbin videos that document some of that process.

[@tikikeram850]

But i want Eraser ....

[@kevenloya]

2011: Because I'm young I know my brother's gonna give me advice. 2018: When I was young my little brother used to give advice.

[@aeureus]

My eyes are red, ive been burning, burning, burning

[@sidhaaant5900]

I have not seen a single artist before giving such a commanding performance all by himself and a little guitar!

[@tjmctube]

You can just see and feel his joy in live performance.

[@stephanetardif3598]

The only people I know that don't like Ed Sheeran are the ones that weren't listening.

[@patmcgowan7474]

Fantastic Ed from one of your oldest Fan I am 80 on Dec 30 love ❤️Patricia,,,,

[@sinceiwas16honey]

Pat McGowan 😙

[@ruthjohnson4380]

I thought I was the oldest. I’m 62.

[@tjmctube]

I'm falling behind at 61.

[@sharong8511]

I never listened to Ed until this year, January 1st to be exact. I haven’t stopped listening to him! I’ve memorized nearly all the lyrics, not deliberately, just because I listen to him so much. My favourites are Bloodstream and the one about his grandfather’s funeral. I should know what it’s called lol. Must be that old timers short term memory loss. I am 59. I think Ed Sheeran is the best artist in this millennium. He appeals to all ages, all people, all of us love him and the ones who don’t are either jealous or have no taste.

[@CJoanLin]

I am a bit younger but close enough… ❤️

[@BaktaBak3]

Using that looper is a talent in itself !

[@tana-db4he]

damn the energy is crazy he's so fucking talented AND entertaining to watch, his crowd work✨ still one of my fav performances ever

[@jessicafasel9814]

Amazing! Ed looks like he's having so much fun here! That makes for such an awesome performance, you're great Ed!

[@12luiguti]

All mighty loop station of the Montain below

[@aeureus]

*mountain

[@aeureus]

@SHIXAN SALVATORE hahaha ;)

[@sunnyincincy]

I have a special place in my heart for "gingers" ! I'm 58 and I can't get enough of this kid. Every frickin thing comes out of his mouth is just brilliant !

[@sinceiwas16honey]

Robyn Mundy 😙

[@70applejack]

I'm 48 and I feel the same.

[@tapashyarasaily4869]

hes really put this song on another level...wow!!!

[@rogerbarrett9920]

His live performances are fantastic - What a performer !!

[@rev5774]

You are a stud, Ed. Period. I'm one of your best fans from San Antonio. Hope you and your family are safe and well.

[@dkb4599]

say what you may , this is the most evolved version of you need me .. and i love it

[@CJoanLin]

That voice! Love! His beating on guitar gets me high each time. ❤❤❤

[@atlasi5872]

I feel joy every time I watch this man perform

[@aeureus]

Wembley version is considerably better with scale and rhythm, the Glastonbury has amazing base, but i absolutely love the Vocals in this version. regardless, kudos to @AustinCityLimitsTV and Ed. Sheeran

[@warfam_clan6933]

'The Live Room' session recorded in Chicago in 2012 is the best version of this song. It fully showcases the mans unreachable talent. The hairs on my back that I don't have stood on end. It's that good!

[@lucinda2329]

Thank you...love Ed!

[@veronicam2935]

Funny how the captions couldn't keep up with Ed's rap towards the end, and it made up random words lol

[@GemLargo]

WOW. Finally, after 6 years....

[@TETTAhatHunger]

Always imagining Ed and Damian Rice fooling around in a supermarket oder anywhere when he sings this song.

[@owenraymond5243]

Victor Sudmann 😂😂😂😂

[@alp5892]

still watching at least once a week :) what an amazing performance, greetings from Turkey!

[@Peanutdenver]

Peak Ed Sheeran...he left that crowd dizzy.

[@flashmaster63]

I really like the interlude he did here with the guitar and everything. Nice rhythm.

[@lauraverstraelen224]

the greatest song ever!!

[@althiacook6442]

He's just wonderful.

[@agustinaaceto3518]

I miss going to his concerts, I miss watching him live, I miss singing his lyrics til I'm out of breath and tears... I miss the indescribable feeling of seeing him right in front of me... so I'm watching him through a screen cause that's all I can do right now 😭

[@tjmctube]

Fucking brilliant.

[@farhadshaon5595]

Amazing

[@biplovetiwari4181]

Fluttering

[@sinceiwas16honey]

Thanks a lot 💙Love YNMIDNY & Teddy 😀

[@themayaart3889]

Speechless

[@owenraymond5243]

I love this song

[@Idrissss344]

I love this😍

[@buledog100]

genius

[@chuelsbeck]

💗💗💗

[@mohammadalhani317]

awwwwwwwwwww

[@joshroberts6721]

2:13 I'll have whatever she's smoking

[@marianabueno6120]

Foda

[@Animatedvideos-gx3pm]

Blokes a fuckin genius

[@stuartburr4104]

My brother

[@blackvulture7999]

In fckn sane.

[@nikhilgupta7532]

Can someone please tell me the chords he play at 3:30 till 3:37?

[@tobylomusic]

Em - G - D - Em

[@duykhang91]

the best chord

[@toshitobari7339]

No bloodstream???

[@aeureus]

well, we all have a... bloodstream ;)

[@afelio3524]

😱

[@wilmcgregor3300]

seemed rushed

[@norakim8938]

Too puerile.

[@veronicam2935]

this is an old song that Ed wrote when he was teenager and still an independent artist....inspired by a UK record label who wouldn't sign him because they said with his music and looks that he couldn't be successful....

[@70applejack]

Amazing