It began with two acoustic guitars and a hush that swept across the crowd. Then came the first line — familiar, fragile, and suddenly alive again. As voices intertwined, one seasoned and one rising, the song unfolded like a memory rediscovered. She looked to him with awe; he smiled back with quiet pride. The performance didn’t chase grandeur — it embraced intimacy. And in that moment, 65,000 voices didn’t just sing along… they held on. A fleeting duet, now etched into the hearts of everyone who witnessed it

When Olivia Rodrigo took to the stage of BST Hyde Park last month, fans knew they were in for a historic performance. The gig was billed as “her biggest UK show to date,” headlining the first of nine concerts held in Hyde Park this summer. But when her longtime supporter Ed Sheeran rocked up on stage to collab on a live cover with Olivia, fans couldn’t believe their eyes!

The duo’s performance instantly went viral over on YouTube, racking up over 348,000 views in just over a month. Music Man readers can check out their surprise set in the clip below.

In a totally iconic moment, the pair strut out on stage, each wielding an acoustic guitar. As soon as Ed unleashes the first line of his debut 2011 single, “The A Team,” the feral screams of Hyde Park’s 65,000-person audience dissolve into song; thousands of voices chant Ed’s lyrics as if the song were still at the top of the charts. All the while, Olivia looks over to Ed, amazed.

Want to find out more about Ed Sheeran’s love for Olivia’s music? Check out his revealing interview with SiriusXM in the video below!

When Olivia joins in harmony with Ed, the magic truly takes off. They’re an amazing vocal match; soft voices toned with emotion comparable to vintage folk stars as they nail this stripped-back and acoustic performance.