Paolo Nutini
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Paolo Nutini (b. January 9, 1987), the hottest sensation straight from Scotland. This young troubadour has surpassed many who has tried to make it big their whole lives. This up-and-coming artist has already made a name for himself with his singles, Jenny Don't Be Hasty and Last Request.
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About
(Taken from his Official MySpace):
Born and raised in Paisley, Scotland, Paolo Nutini is a 19-year-old singer/ songwriter blessed with a soulful, passionate voice and the natural gift of being able to tell a story in a song. Like many of the truly inspired singer/songwriters before him, Nutini has absorbed the soul of classic artist from both sides of the Atlantic and channeled it into something original, captivating, and dynamic.
Despite their Italian name, the Nutini family has lived in Paisley, Scotland for at least four generations. Paolo's great-grandfather opened the fish and chip shop in Paisley which his parents now run. Paolos musical education began with his late grandfather, who introduced him to Scottish folk songs as well as a wide range of other styles.
He was a big music lover, my Nonno, Nutini says. He loved boogie woogie piano, he adored opera, and it was him that really encouraged me to sing. He always wanted somebody in the family to make music their living. Hes not around to see it, unfortunately, but Im doing just what he wanted, and I'm doing it in his honor.
Paolos exposure to classic R&B stars like the Drifters and Ray Charles came via his dad and an aunties record collection, while his own post-adolescent explorations brought him to the work of such troubadours as John Martyn and Van Morrison. Nutini first started singing publicly in his school choir, and though the choirs choice of songs were hardly his favorites, one teacher quickly spotted his prodigious talent and guided the young singer through a more soulful repertoire.
At 16, Nutini hit the road with a friends band, acting as roadie, T-shirt vendor, and occasional on-stage support act. From there, the die was cast Paolo quit school in Glasgow and moved to London, where he started performing regularly at clubs around town. His bold voice and provocative songs created an instant buzz and he signed to Atlantic Records shortly after his 18th birthday, immediately heading north to Liverpool to work on his debut album with renowned producer Ken Nelson (Coldplay, Ray LaMontagne, Badly Drawn Boy).
The result of their labors, These Streets, follows Paolos departure from his beloved Paisley to his arrival in sprawling London as chronicled in the title track's aching lament, Where it takes you about an hour to cross the road/Just to stumble across another poor old soul. Basically, the album is an autobiographical journey, Nutini says, a diary if you like, of my last three years.
Many of the songs tell of Nutinis already rich romantic life, such as Jenny Dont Be Hasty, about an older woman he met at Londons famed 12 Bar. She was 23, so I told her I was 22 and she believed me, Paolo grins. In fact, I was only 18.
In July, Nutinis moving first single, Last Request, went straight into the charts at number 5. The debut album These Streets followed, at number 3 on the album chart, going gold less than two weeks later, and recently being certified platinum. In addition to its popular success, the album received a bounty of critical praise. Uncut Magazine awarded These Streets four-out-of-five stars, noting that For once, comparisons with the great Al Green are not entirely far-fetched. The Observer hailed Nutini as having a talent for elegant, melodic songwriting and an admirable willingness to vary the tempo. And in the U.S. Rolling Stone have recently named Paolo as one of its 10 Artists To Watch 2006.
A truly charismatic live performer, Nutini has supported such superstars as Paul Weller and the Rolling Stones, in addition to making sensational TV appearances on Top of the Pops and Later with Jools Holland. In May 2006, Paolo appeared at the New York Pops Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall at the personal request of the evening's honoree Atlantic Records Founding Chairman Ahmet Ertegun. In July, Nutini brought the house down during a special tribute to Ertegun and Atlantic Records at the Montreux Jazz Festival. The only new artist on the bill, Nutini shared the stage with such icons as Solomon Burke, Robert Plant, and Kid Rock. One of Paolos heroes, soul legend Ben E. King, was so impressed that he invited him on stage to sing with him, an amazing moment for the young singer.
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | UK Singles Chart | Album |
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| 2006 | Last Request | 5 | These Streets |
| Jenny Don't Be Hasty | 20 | These Streets | |
| Rewind | TBA | These Streets |
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Tours & Concerts
Dec 2 2006 7:30P Brighton Dome Brighton, UK SOLD OUT
Dec 3 2006 7:30P Carling Academy Bristol Bristol, UK SOLD OUT
Dec 5 2006 7:00P The Forum London, UK SOLD OUT
Dec 6 2006 7:30P Shepherds Bush Empire London, UK SOLD OUT
Dec 8 2006 7:30P Leeds University Union Leeds, UK SOLD OUT
Dec 9 2006 7:30P Carling Academy in Birmingham Birmingham, UK SOLD OUT
Dec 10 2006 7:30P Rock City Nottingham, UK SOLD OUT
Dec 12 2006 7:30P Carling Academy Newcastle Newcastle, UK SOLD OUT
Dec 13 2006 7:30P Aberdeen Music Hall Aberdeen, Scotland, UK SOLD OUT
Dec 14 2006 7:00P Barrowland Glasgow, Scotland, UK SOLD OUT
Dec 15 2006 7:00P Carling Academy Glasgow Glasgow, Scotland, UK SOLD OUT
Dec 31 2006 10:00P Concert in the Gardens - Edinburgh's Hogmanay Edinburgh, UK
Jan 14 2007 8:00P Melkweg (Rescheduled from the 8th of November) Amsterdam, Holland SOLD OUT
Jan 16 2007 9:00P John Dee (Rescheduled from the 21st of October) Oslo, Norway
Jan 17 2007 8:00P Debaser (Rescheduled from the 20th of October) Stockholm, Sweden
Jan 18 2007 9:00P Lille VEGA (Rescheduled from the 19th of October) Copenhagen, Denmark
Apr 18 2007 8:00P Apollo Manchester
Apr 19 2007 8:00P Empress Ballroom Blackpool
Apr 21 2007 8:00P Dome Doncaster
Apr 22 2007 8:00P Oasis Centre Swindon
Apr 24 2007 8:00P Brixton Academy London
Apr 27 2007 8:00P Pavilions Plymouth
Apr 28 2007 8:00P Civic Wolverhampton
Apr 30 2007 8:00P Academy Glasgow, Scotland
May 1 2007 8:00P Academy Glasgow, Scotland
May 2 2007 8:00P Academy Glasgow, Scotland
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