Ed Sheeran Reveals Surprising Story Behind Justin Bieber's Hit Song 'love Yourself'

Discover the surprising backstory of Justin Bieber's hit song 'Love Yourself' as revealed by Ed Sheeran during a recent concert. Learn how Sheeran's decision led to Bieber's chart-topping success.

This past weekend, Ed Sheeran surprised his fans by revealing during a concert that he initially thought Justin Bieber's hit song 'Love Yourself' wouldn't succeed and had actually offered it to Bieber. The British singer, 33, shared the story with the audience at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Sheeran explained that while working on his album 'Divide', he composed numerous songs on different topics. When he played 'Love Yourself' for his team, their reaction was lukewarm. However, when he played it for Justin Bieber, the pop star expressed interest in the song and eventually made it a massive success.

Despite Bieber's success with 'Love Yourself', Sheeran retained the rights as the composer, allowing him to perform the song at his own shows. The irony of the situation was not lost on Sheeran's friends, who jokingly questioned why he gave the hit song to Justin Bieber.

Song	Published on
Shape Of You	07 January 2017
Castle On The Hill	07 January 2017
Castle On The Hill	08 January 2017
Shape Of You (Midi Culture Remix)	09 January 2017
Shape Of You (Bvd Kult Remix)	09 January 2017
Shape Of You (Bvd Kult Remix)	09 January 2017
Shape Of You (We Architects Trap Remix)	10 January 2017
Shape Of You (Notd Remix)	10 January 2017
Shape Of You (Bkaye Remix)	10 January 2017
Shape Of You (Midi Culture Remix)	10 January 2017
Shape Of You (It's Different Remix)	11 January 2017
Shape Of You (Jupe X Awoltalk Remix)	11 January 2017
Castle On The Hill (Zave Remix)	15 January 2017
Castle On The Hill (Decoy! Remix)	23 January 2017
Castle On The Hill	24 January 2017
Shape Of You (Yxng Bane Remix)	28 January 2017
Shape Of You	31 January 2017
Castle On The Hill (Spectrum!K Remix)	14 February 2017
Shape Of You (Galantis Remix)	14 February 2017
Shape Of You	16 February 2017
How Would You Feel (Live)	18 February 2017
Castle On The Hill (Decoy! Remix)	20 February 2017
Shape Of You (Makj Remix)	21 February 2017
Shape Of You (Major Lazer Remix )	28 February 2017
Castle On The Hill (Möwe Remix)	02 March 2017
New Man	04 March 2017
Perfect	04 March 2017
Dive	04 March 2017
Supermarket Flowers	04 March 2017
Galway Girl	04 March 2017
What Do I Know?	04 March 2017
Hearts Don't Break Round Here	04 March 2017
Happier	04 March 2017
How Would You Feel (Paean)	04 March 2017
Barcelona	04 March 2017
Save Myself	04 March 2017
Eraser	04 March 2017
Nancy Mulligan	04 March 2017
Bibia Be Ye Ye	04 March 2017
Happier	05 March 2017
Perfect	06 March 2017
Shape Of You (Elephante Remix)	07 March 2017
Shape Of You (Latin Remix)	18 March 2017
Galway Girl	18 March 2017
Castle On The Hill (Throttle Remix)	29 March 2017
Galway Girl (Danny Dove & Offset Remix)	30 March 2017
Galway Girl (Decoy! Remix)	24 April 2017
Galway Girl	05 May 2017
Ciao Adios (Acoustic)	11 May 2017
Castle On The Hill (Seeb Remix)	16 June 2017
Can't See Straight (Acoustic)	05 August 2017

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