'We're doing WHAT?': Musician Ed Sheeran shares Titanic experience during a transatlantic cruise in a hilarious deck-slapping social media trend

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Etai Eshet • Editor
Dec 28, 2024 12:00 PM EST

Ed Sheeran and Benny Blanco are two of the world's best songwriters, and together they formed a dynamic musical duo.

While the pair were working on one of Sheeran's albums they had to travel from Benny's homeland in America to Sheeran's in the UK. but there was a small setback - Blaco is terrified of planes.

Ed and Benny's Atlantic transatlantic adventure, a 10-day songwriting cruise fueled by Benny's flight phobia. But along with it being a creative success, it also left Sheeran with a couple of shaking with laughter memories. Mainly from the one night when the crew announced they were now sailing over the Titanic's resting place.

You would think seasickness and songwriting sessions may seem like a recipe for disaster but here it appears to be an unexpectedly perfect duet, proving that no matter 'near, far, wherever you are,' you can use your talent to produce mega-hits and declare: "I'm the king of the world!"

So, set sail and scroll through the story of their daring escapade as Sheeran shared it, and prepare for a plot twist on your journey's end.

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    Benny Blanco and I had to travel from the US to the UK but there was one problem...Benny is scared of flying.
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    "Let's go by boat" he said.
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    "It'll be fineeeee" he said. 6
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  • Sheeran, the British singer-songwriter with his distinctive red hair, has become a global music phenomenon. Rising from humble beginnings, he's now renowned for his heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies, which have earned him numerous awards and a dedicated fan base worldwide. And Blanco, an American music prodigy, (and Selena Gomez’s fiancé) has been crafting number-one hits since his early twenties. This talented producer and songwriter is a long-time collaborator with icons like Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and of course Ed Sheeran.

    Together the two wrote, composed, sang, and produced numerous chart-topping hits. From "Don't" to "Love Yourself," their collaboration spans Sheeran's albums and songs for other artists. Their unique creative process, including the memorable Atlantic boat trip that is at the center of this story, has produced some of pop music's most memorable tracks.

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    We were on that boat for 10 whole days of my life
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    10...
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    Whole...
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    Days...
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    We were writing Divide. Singing Perfect whilst staring out over the Atlantic Ocean.
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    A few nights in, We hear an announcement from the ships captain. "Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now passing over the spot where the Titanic sank"
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    We're doing WHAT???!!?
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    Tourists head to the side of the boat, taking pictures of the water. Benny and I locked Eyes. "Wanna go watch it?" Benny Says
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    Benny holds me as we watch the movie.
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    I can't help thinking, was this his plan all along? Is he going to paint me like one of his French girls? Will he swing me round to some Irish bangers? We could both fit on that wooden door...right?
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    I woke up the next morning. Dry and only slightly cold. We made it through the night.
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    A good portion of Divide was written when I was in genuine fear of becoming a Calippo
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    Ready for the plot twist?
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    Benny got on a flight a month later.
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