James Morrison
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James Morrison is a songwriter from England. His influenced in the music industry are Otis Redding, Al Green, Cat Stevens, The Kinks and Van Morrison. His debut album Undiscovered (album) sold more than 2 million copies worldwide.
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[edit] About
English singer and songwriter James Morrison (James Morrison Catchpole) was born on August 13, 1984 in Rugby, Warwickshire, England. He was already exposed to soul music and classic folk at a very young age since his parents were fans of those genres. He was born in poverty. James got money through playing in the streets and some odd jobs. During his break time he would write music. It was when Polydor Records heard James’ material and offered him a contract. He recorded 13 of his songs and resulted to his debut album, Undiscovered (album). It was released on 1996. He went on tour with Corrine Bailey Rae. His singles “You Give Me Something” and “The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore” were a big hit in the U.K. In 2007, James was a hit sensation in the U.S.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Brit Award | Best British Male Solo Artist |
| 2007 | Brit Award | Nominated for British Breakthrough Artist |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Undiscovered (album) | Certified Gold in Australia |
| Certified Gold in Denmark | ||
| Certified Platinum in New Zealand | ||
| Certified 4x Platinum in U.K. | ||
| Certified Gold in Switzerland |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | UK | Netherland | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "You Give Me Something" | 5 | 2 | Undiscovered |
| 2006 | "Wonderful World | 8 | 8 | Undiscovered |
| 2006 | "The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore | 30 | 30 | Undiscovered |
| 2007 | "Undiscovered | 63 | 30 | Undiscovered |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
No tours and concerts for this artist.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 March, 07, 2007 Interscope |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "You Give Me Something | Polydor | Undiscovered |
| 2006 | "Wonderful World" | Polydor UK | Undiscovered |
| 2006 | "The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore | Universal | Undiscovered |
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[edit] Trivia
- When he was still a baby he died four times, but his mother refused to allow doctors to turn off his life support machine.
- He is often compared to singer James Blunt due to the similarities of their songs.
[edit] Reviews
James Morrison is smooth. He shows great emotions in his singles and lyrics. He has a voice that can melt you away. Mimi 08:00, 23 April 2008 (PST)
