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James Morrison

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Born 1984.

UK singer

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Biography

James Morrison (born James Morrison Catchpole, 13 August 1984) is a BRIT Award-winning English singer–songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the top of the UK Albums Chart. He released his second album, Songs for You, Truths for Me in 2008, which entered the top five in the UK as well as topping the Irish Albums Chart. Songs for You, Truths for Me featured the top ten singles "You Make It Real" and his critically acclaimed collaboration with Nelly Furtado titled "Broken Strings". He has performed with Jason Mraz, Nelly Furtado, and others in concerts and in songs.

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Blogs from the BBC

  1. James Morrison - 'Get To You'

    Sun 15 Nov 2009 08:58 I've always had James Morrison pegged as a slightly better version of James Blunt, but... Vicki

  2. James Morrison - 'Nothing Ever Hurt Like You'

    Sat 11 Jul 2009 18:18 Did you know James Morrison attributes his gravelly voice to a near-fatal childhood... Fraser McAlpine

  3. James Morrison - 'Please Don't Stop The Rain'

    Sun 5 Apr 2009 11:59 What is it with pop stars and being demanding at the moment? Noisettes don't want us... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews Really Simple Syndication

  1. Songs for You, Truths for Me 2008

    Songs for You, Truths for Me

    Reviewed by Rowan Collinson

    Twelve pleasantly hummable 'soul' ditties

  2. Undiscovered 2006

    Undiscovered

    Reviewed by Chris White

    A polished, proficient set of songs which drift politely from the speakers...

Now on the BBC

  1. James Morrison at T In The Park

    James Morrison appears on the Main Stage at this year's T In The Park

    James Morrison at T In The Park

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Latest Tracks Played on the BBC

  1. You Give Me Something
    BBC Radio 2 | Chris Evans 02/12/2009
     
  2. Get To You
    BBC Radio 2 | Ken Bruce 27/11/2009
     
  3. Broken Strings
    BBC Radio 2 | Ken Bruce 18/11/2009
     

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