Niall Horan surprised his fans by joining Ed Sheeran to sing his former band’s hit Little Things. Horan and Sheeran made a surprise appearance together in Dublin during the band’s concert at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Together, the duo made listeners hear their 2010 hit again while playing their acoustic guitars in sync.
Clips of Horan’s performance at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham quickly went viral when the Shape of You singer made an unexpected visit. Horan and Sheeran gave all the audience an unforgettable performance with their acoustic guitars. The duo sang One Direction’s hit “Little Things”, which Sheeran himself wrote. Horan and Sheeran also sang the latter’s song from his 2011 debut album “Lego House” on stage.
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Despite the absence of his former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson, Horan and Sheeran delivered an iconic performance that was widely celebrated by fans online. Little Things and Lego House, both romantic ballads from the past, resonated with audiences and were notable for their presence on the Billboard Hot 100.
This unexpected collaboration took place during Horan’s headlining tour, which began in February 2023 to promote his album The Show. The tour is scheduled to end with a performance in Bogotá, Colombia on October 9. By the end of the tour, Horan will have performed throughout Europe, Asia, North America and Latin America.
On the other hand, the Shape of You singer is also currently touring Europe, with his next performance scheduled for Romania. Sheeran’s latest albums, Autumn Variations, both released in 2023, are currently dominating the Billboard 200 chart with their placements at number 2 and 4 respectively.
Ed Sheeran and Niall Horan’s recent performances have certainly brought back the spotlight needed to create romantic ballads like Little Things and Lego House. After such a stellar collaboration in Dublin, fans are excited to see what will happen next in the two singers’ upcoming performances.
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