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James Blunt Biography
Born: 22-02-1974
Birth place: Tidworth, Wiltshire
It's probably no exaggeration to say that James Blunt has been the biggest and most unexpected surprise success of the last five years in music.
After completing his education at the exclusive Harrow School, James continued the family military tradition and attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. As part of the Household Cavalry, he rose to the rank of Captain and saw service as part of the NATO peacekeeping force in Kosovo. He was even called upon to guard the Queen and stood guard at the Queen Mother's funeral.
However, by 2003 he found himself living at the home of Carrie Fisher in Los Angeles. James had been introduced to Carrie by his then girlfriend's family. Carrie offered up a room in her house when she heard James was heading to the U.S to work on his music.
In an interview with The Independent on Sunday newspaper, Carrie Fisher said
"He'd never been to therapy and I've had enough for both of us, so we started talking quite deeply about his time in the army and the kind of impact that had had. And so on. So I was kind of his shrink/landlady."
Carrie's bathroom was even credited on James' debut album thanks to its old piano that was used to write the track 'Goodbye, My Lover'. Whilst enjoying the L.A nightlife, James also found time to team up with former 4 Non Blondes singer, Linda Perry who signed him to her US label.
2004 saw James hit the road as support act on an Elton John tour and release his debut single 'High'. Despite the song receiving a significant boost thanks to an Italian Vodafone commercial, it wasn't until the release of this third single that the world took notice of the young singer/songwriter.
'You're Beautiful' made it to the top of the UK singles charts, closely followed by his debut album 'Back To Bedlam'. A Europe-wide hit, 'You're Beautiful' also crossed the Atlantic and hit the US top spot. With 'Back To Bedlam' sailing past the 5 million sales mark in 2005, James was named 'Best New Artist' at the Q Music Awards.
With such impressive successes early on in his career, all eyes are now on James' next album to see if he can continue to ride this current wave of popularity.
James Blunt Lyrics
James Blunt Goodbye My Lover Lyrics
Did I disappoint you or let you down?
Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
'Cause I saw the end before we'd begun,
Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won.
So I took what's mine by eternal right.
Took your soul out into the night.
It may be over but it won't stop there,
I am here for you if you'd only care.
You touched my heart you touched my soul.
You changed my life and all my goals.
And love is blind and that I knew when,
My heart was blinded by you.
I've kissed your lips and held your head.
Shared your dreams and shared your bed.
I know you well, I know your smell.
I've been addicted to you.
Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.
I am a dreamer but when I wake,
You can't break my spirit - it's my dreams you take.
And as you move on, remember me,
Remember us and all we used to be
I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile.
I've watched you sleeping for a while.
I'd be the father of your child.
I'd spend a lifetime with you.
I know your fears and you know mine.
We've had our doubts but now we're fine,
And I love you, I swear that's true.
I cannot live without you.
Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.
And I still hold your hand in mine.
In mine when I'm asleep.
And I will bear my soul in time,
When I'm kneeling at your feet.
Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow.
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow.
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