Ed Sheeran: One

I was listening to my “Most Played Songs 2024” from Spotify, and realized I had several songs on here… that I don’t quite recall what happened. Case in point: Ed Sheeran’s song “One.”

I kind of know of Ed Sheeran, but can’t say that I really know a lot of his work. I recognize some stuff. But for some reason, I don’t recall how this song got into my rotation.

But get in it did, because it’s pretty high on the list. Was this something I just looped incessantly for a few weeks, but just blanked on it?

Well, it’s an old, old song – but new (ish) to me. So here it is again, for both of us:

There’s a part of me that is reminded of an even older song (and a running in-joke between me and peabe): Collide, by Howie Day.

The two of us worked on a Flash microsite forever ago (pretty sure it was back when we were back at the Merchandise Mart). And Howie Day was one of the featured artists… and every once in a while, we’d whisper/sing “Even the best fall down sometimes…” to one another.

In fact, he texted me a happy birthday message, earlier this year… and it was more or less just a link to the Howie Day song. Ah, nostalgia.

Another random bit of trivia: I’m a big fan of the song “The Parting Glass.” To date, my favorite version is done by The Wailin’ Jennys, but Sheeran comes in a close second.

Related:
Returning to the Merchandise Mart After 22 Years: First Day at the New Grubhub Office
The Wailin’ Jennys: The Parting Glass
Saying Goodbye to the Merchandise Mart