James Blunt is an English singer-songwriter best known for his emotional ballads like "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover".
Blunt was born into a military family and moved frequently during his childhood, living in places like Cyprus and Germany.
He adopted the stage name "James Blunt" to simplify the spelling of his last name, which is pronounced the same as "Blount".
Biography
Early Life
James Blunt, born James Hillier Blount on February 22, 1974, in Tidworth Camp, Hampshire, England, comes from a family with a rich military history. His father, Charles Blount, was a cavalry officer and later a helicopter pilot, while his mother, Jane Ann Farran, owned a ski chalet company in Méribel, France. Growing up, Blunt moved frequently due to his father's military postings, living in various locations including Cyprus and Germany. He was educated at prestigious institutions such as Harrow School and the University of Bristol, where he earned a degree in aerospace manufacturing engineering and sociology.
Music Career
Blunt's musical journey began in childhood with piano and violin lessons, and he later discovered the electric guitar at age 14. After serving in the army, where he wrote songs during his free time, he pursued a music career, adopting the stage name "James Blunt". His breakthrough came with the release of his debut album, "Back to Bedlam", which featured the hit singles "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover". Over the years, he has released several successful albums, including "All the Lost Souls" and "Moon Landing", solidifying his place in the music industry.
Personal Life and Philanthropy
Blunt resides primarily in Ibiza and owns a chalet in Verbier, Switzerland, where he co-owns a restaurant. He married Sofia Wellesley in 2014, and they have two sons, with Ed Sheeran as the godfather of their elder son. An active philanthropist, Blunt has supported various charities, including Help for Heroes and Médecins Sans Frontières, and has participated in benefit concerts. His humorous presence on social media has garnered him a significant following, and he published a book in 2020 compiling his witty tweets.
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Discography
Who We Used to Be2023
- 1.Saving a Life2:57
- 2.Some Kind of Beautiful2:58
- 3.Beside You3:05
- 4.Last Dance2:48
- 5.All the Love That I Ever Needed3:18
- 6.The Girl That Never Was3:14
- 7.Cold Shoulder3:08
- 8.I Won’t Die With You3:05
- 9.Dark Thought3:44
- 10.Glow2:50
The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004 – 2021)2021
- 1.Love Under Pressure
- 2.1973
- 3.Wisemen
- 4.Same Mistake
- 5.You're Beautiful
- 6.Monsters
- 7.Tears And Rain
- 8.Bonfire Heart
- 9.I Really Want You (Live In New York)
- 10.Champions
- 11.Postcards
- 12.No Bravery (Live In London)
- 13.Smoke Signals
- 14.Unstoppable
- 15.Goodbye My Lover
- 16.Coz I Love You (Live At Glastonbury)
- 17.So Long, Jimmy
- 18.Carry You Home
- 19.The Greatest
- 20.High
- 21.Stay The Night
- 22.Cold
- 23.Where Is My Mind? (Live In Paris)
- 24.I Came For Love
Once Upon a Mind2019
- 1.The Truth3:42
- 2.Cold3:28
- 3.Champions3:14
- 4.Monsters4:20
- 5.Youngster3:20
- 6.5 Miles3:20
- 7.How It Feels to Be Alive3:25
- 8.I Told You2:32
- 9.Halfway3:11
- 10.Stop the Clock3:14
- 11.The Greatest3:11
The Afterlove2017
- 1.Love Me Better3:38
- 2.Bartender3:13
- 3.Lose My Number3:28
- 4.Don’t Give Me Those Eyes4:04
- 5.Someone Singing Along3:33
- 6.California3:20
- 7.Make Me Better3:52
- 8.Time of Our Lives4:30
- 9.Heartbeat3:21
- 10.Paradise3:32
- 11.Courtney’s Song4:26
- 12.20054:05
- 13.Over4:16
I'll Take Everything - The Platinum Collection2015
- 1.High4:04
- 2.You're Beautiful3:33
- 3.Wisemen3:43
- 4.Goodbye My Lover4:18
- 5.Tears and Rain4:04
- 6.Out of My Mind3:33
- 7.So Long, Jimmy4:25
- 8.Billy3:37
- 9.Cry4:07
- 10.No Bravery4:03
- 11.19734:40
- 12.One of the Brightest Stars3:11
- 13.I'll Take Everything3:05
- 14.Same Mistake4:58
- 15.Carry You Home3:57
- 16.Give Me Some Love3:37
- 17.I Really Want You3:30
- 18.Shine On4:27
- 19.Annie3:29
- 20.I Can't Hear the Music3:45
- 21.Stay the Night3:34
- 22.Dangerous3:11
- 23.Best Laid Plans3:30
- 24.So Far Gone3:34
- 25.No Tears3:50
- 26.Superstar3:48
- 27.These Are the Words3:23
- 28.Calling Out Your Name3:24
- 29.Heart of Gold3:31
- 30.I'll Be Your Man3:36
- 31.If Time Is All I Have3:37
- 32.[silence]0:05
- 33.Turn Me On2:29
- 34.Face the Sun4:02
- 35.Satellites3:13
- 36.Bonfire Heart3:59
- 37.Heart to Heart3:30
- 38.Miss America3:06
- 39.The Only One3:44
- 40.Sun on Sunday3:18
- 41.Bones2:51
- 42.Always Hate Me3:38
- 43.Postcards4:49
- 44.Blue on Blue3:50
Moon Landing2013
- 1.Face the Sun4:02
- 2.Satellites3:13
- 3.Bonfire Heart3:59
- 4.Heart to Heart3:30
- 5.Miss America3:06
- 6.The Only One3:44
- 7.Sun on Sunday3:18
- 8.Bones2:51
- 9.Always Hate Me3:38
- 10.Postcards4:49
- 11.Blue on Blue3:53
- 12.Telephone3:26
- 13.Kiss This Love Goodbye2:36
- 14.Hollywood3:24
Some Kind of Trouble2010
- 1.Stay the Night3:34
- 2.Dangerous3:12
- 3.Best Laid Plans3:30
- 4.So Far Gone3:34
- 5.No Tears3:50
- 6.Superstar3:48
- 7.These Are the Words3:23
- 8.Calling Out Your Name3:24
- 9.Heart of Gold3:31
- 10.I'll Be Your Man3:36
- 11.If Time Is All I Have3:37
- 12.Turn Me On2:31
All the Lost Souls Tour 2008 (Plymouth Pavilions 18.01.2008)2008
- 1.Give Me Some Love5:11
- 2.Billy3:45
- 3.High5:11
- 4.I Really Want You4:29
- 5.Carry You Home4:17
- 6.I'll Take Everything4:35
- 7.Goodbye My Lover6:05
- 8.No Bravery3:30
- 9.Annie4:04
- 10.Breakfast in America4:55
- 11.You're Beautiful3:55
- 12.Shine On4:42
- 13.Out of My Mind6:00
- 14.Wisemen4:36
- 15.So Long, Jimmy9:02
- 16.One of the Brightest Stars4:22
- 17.Same Mistake5:25
- 18.19737:11
Les Sessions Lost Souls2008
- 1.1973 (live)5:43
- 2.Same Mistake (live)5:13
- 3.I’ll Take Everything (live)4:11
- 4.Carry You Home (live)4:20
- 5.Give Me Some Love (live)3:37
- 6.I Really Want You (live)3:30
- 7.Cuz I Love You (live)5:34
- 8.Young Folks (live)3:51
- 9.Breakfast in America (live)4:37
- 10.Primavera in anticipo3:30
- 11.Je réalise3:42
- 12.Love Love Love3:46
All the Lost Souls Tour 2008: Hammersmith Apollo, London 14.01.20082008
- 1.Give Me Some Love5:13
- 2.Billy3:50
- 3.High4:50
- 4.I Really Want You3:54
- 5.Carry You Home4:46
- 6.I’ll Take Everything3:35
- 7.Goodbye My Lover5:04
- 8.No Bravery4:33
- 9.Breakfast in America5:10
- 10.You’re Beautiful4:10
- 11.Shine On4:41
- 12.Annie3:49
- 13.Out of My Mind5:56
- 14.Wisemen4:27
- 15.So Long, Jimmy8:31
- 16.One of the Brightest Stars3:54
- 17.Same Mistake5:21
- 18.19736:49
All the Lost Souls Tour 2008: Wolverhampton Civic Hall 21.01.20082008
- 1.Give Me Some Love5:10
- 2.Billy3:48
- 3.High4:46
- 4.I Really Want You4:18
- 5.Carry You Home4:54
- 6.I’ll Take Everything3:29
- 7.Goodbye My Lover5:54
- 8.No Bravery3:33
- 9.Annie4:15
- 10.Breakfast in America4:52
- 11.You’re Beautiful4:03
- 12.Shine On4:48
- 13.Out of My Mind5:58
- 14.Wisemen4:30
- 15.So Long, Jimmy8:20
- 16.One of the Brightest Stars3:35
- 17.Same Mistake5:18
- 18.19736:58
All the Lost Souls Tour 2008 (Manchester Apollo 11.01.2008)2008
- 1.Give Me Some Love5:16
- 2.Billy / High7:59
- 3.I Really Want You4:23
- 4.Carry You Home4:37
- 5.I’ll Take Everything3:32
- 6.Goodbye My Lover5:35
- 7.No Bravery3:57
- 8.Breakfast in America4:46
- 9.You’re Beautiful4:00
- 10.Shine On5:02
- 11.Annie3:37
- 12.Out of My Mind6:06
- 13.Wisemen3:59
- 14.So Long, Jimmy9:21
- 15.One of the Brightest Stars3:45
- 16.Same Mistake5:20
- 17.19736:49
All the Lost Souls2007
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Back to Bedlam: Live in Paris2006
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Chasing Time: The Bedlam Sessions2005
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Back to Bedlam2004
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Baden-Baden 20052004
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Heart to Heart2014
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When I Find Love Again2014
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Moon Landing (Amazon Artist Lounge Live EP)2013
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Bonfire Heart2013
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Deezer Session EP2013
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Monkey On My Shoulder EP (From The Original Demo Collection)2006
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James Blunt Digital Live - EP2005
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Up Close2005
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Label
- Record label
- Warner Music Group
- Record label
- Atlantic Records
- Record label
- Custard Records
Achievements
- Award
- NRJ Music Award for International Revelation of the Year
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: James Blount, James Hillier Blount
James Blunt is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known for his songs "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover".
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