Photograph (Ed Sheeran song) facts for kids
"Photograph" is a popular song by the English singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran. He released it on his second album, called x, in 2014. Ed Sheeran wrote this song with Johnny McDaid, who is a member of the band Snow Patrol.
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How "Photograph" Became a Hit Song
"Photograph" was the fifth and last song released as a single from the album x. It became very popular around the world. The song reached the top five on music charts in more than five different countries.
Chart Success in Different Countries
In the United States, "Photograph" reached number ten on the main music chart. This made it the third song from the album x to reach the top ten there. In the United Kingdom, the song reached number 15. It has sold over 600,000 copies in the UK, earning a "platinum" award. The song also received "double platinum" awards in Australia and Canada. It earned a "platinum" award in New Zealand too. These awards show how many people bought and listened to the song.
When the Song Was Released
The song "Photograph" was officially released as a single on May 11, 2015. Before that, its music video was shown for the first time on May 9, 2015.
Inspiration Behind the Song
Ed Sheeran wrote "Photograph" with Johnny McDaid. Johnny McDaid had a piano melody that became the main idea for the song. The song was inspired by Ed Sheeran's ex-girlfriend, Nina Nesbitt.
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Sheeran wrote "Photograph" with McDaid (pictured) who had a piano loop that was the song's basis.
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"Photograph" was inspired by Sheeran's ex-girlfriend, Nina Nesbitt.
See also
In Spanish: Photograph (canción de Ed Sheeran) para niños
