Ed Sheeran's Performs Cover Of Hozier's Song 'Take Me To Church'

Mar 12, 2020 by apost team

In the fall of 2014, Ed Sheeran performed Hozier's 'Take Me To Church' on BBC Radio 1's youtube channel. Though this was posted six years ago, the gripping and powerful cover is gaining attention again in 2020.

Hozier was basically an unheard-of Irish artist until his single 'Take Me To Church'. The deep song is often mistaken as a religious one though the true meaning according to the artist is fighting against the church's anti-LGBTQ viewpoints.

This becomes abundantly clear to anyone who watches the music video and is a lot more subtle to those who just listen to the soulful song. The song was written in a surge of emotions following a tough breakup and the demo was enough for the artist to gain attention.

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'Take Me To Church' didn't just get Hozier recognition. It gained a Song of the Year Grammy nomination. This came after the song went platinum five times in the US alone. The song jumpstarted Hozier's career at a time when he was considering giving up and leaving the music business altogether.

A song that he wrote in the middle of the night during an emotional period was surprisingly what it took to turn the open mic night regular to become a respected artist.

Ed Sheeran is a household name at this point. The English singer-songwriter has earned an AMA, seven Billboard Music Awards, four Grammy Awards, three People's Choice Awards, and many more awards since releasing his debut album in 2011.

In less than a decade, Ed has become a popular artist with endless beloved singles. It's no surprise that his cover of such a moving song drew attention.

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