James Blunt
In the current musical climate of one-hit wonders and flash-in-the pan novelty songs, it has become increasingly rare to hear of an artist gaining mass recognition built soundly on the merit of impeccable songs. Like Damien Rice and Jeff Buckley, British singer/songwriter James Blunt has done just that and in the process has become the most successful debut artist of the year in the UK. Blunt?s debut album, Back to Bedlam featuring the single ?You?re Beautiful?, has held the #1 spot on the UK album and singles charts for weeks. He earned the success the hard way, winning over jaded music fans and tastemakers through seemingly endless live performances, creating a word-of-mouth buzz that has rightfully earned him his spot on the top of the charts.
The onetime British army captain, who served stints as a peacekeeper in Kosovo and guard at Buckingham Palace, is now preparing to conquer the US with his sublime songs and chillingly emotive live performances. Back to Bedlam hits stateside October 4th, but you can check out the audio and video for ?You?re Beautiful? now.
“You’re Beautiful” Video Streams (450k)
“You’re Beautiful” Audio Streams (450k)
- James Blunt
- by Atlantic Records
- Published on September 1st, 2005
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