James formed in Manchester in 1982, when Paul Gilbertson (guitar), Jim Glennie (bass), and Gavan Whelan (drums) met Tim Booth (vocals) at Manchester University and asked him to join their fledgling band. During the next year, James became regulars on the local club circuit, and by 1983 they had signed to Factory, releasing their debut EP, Jimone, later that year. Two years later, their second EP, James 2, was released, and Morrissey, the lead singer of the Smiths, publicly endorsed the group, asking them to open for his band. By the summer of 1985, Larry Gott had replaced Gilbertson, and the group signed to Sire Records. Working with producer Lenny Kaye, the group recorded its debut, Stutter, that year, releasing it in early 1986 to generally positive reviews.
Over the next two years, James toured constantly, building up a solid fan base. They released their second album, the folky Strip-Mine, in 1988. The record failed to capitalize on their live following, and the band departed Sire the following year, signing with the independent Rough Trade. On their new label, James released the moderately successful "Sit Down" and the live album One Man Clapping, which climbed to number one on the indie charts. In 1990, Whelan was replaced by David Baynton-Power, and James expanded to a septet with the addition of keyboardist Mark Hunter, violinist Saul Davies, and trumpeter Andy Diagram. The new lineup signed to Fontana Records and released Gold Mother in the fall. Following a handful of minor hit singles, Gold Mother finally became a breakthrough success in the spring of 1991, when a re-recorded version of "Sit Down" -- now boasting a contemporary baggy beat -- climbed to number two on the U.K. charts and became a staple on U.S. modern rock radio. Although the success of "Sit Down" was a blessing, it also was a curse, as the single became all James were known for. The band began to rebel in concert, playing almost nothing but new material, and its next album, 1992's Seven, was perceived as a misguided stab at big arena rock.
For the follow-up to Seven, James stripped away Diagram and worked with producer Brian Eno. The resulting record, Laid, was a quieter, more ambitious album, and it received some of the band's best reviews. While the album was ignored in the U.K., it was an alternative rock hit in the U.S. on the strength of the title track, which became a crossover hit. During the Laid sessions, James recorded another album's worth of experimental music with Eno that was released in the fall of 1994 as Wah Wah. The album received mixed reviews and the group took an extended break throughout 1995, partly due to guitarist Gott's departure. In 1996, Tim Booth recorded a collaboration with composer Angelo Badalamenti (Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet) entitled Booth and the Bad Angel, which received generally positive reviews.
With guitarist Adrian Oxaal in tow, James returned in early 1997 with Whiplash, a more straightforward record that was greeted with mixed reviews. Released in 1999, Millionaires, recorded with new guitarist Michael Kulas, was initially released only in the U.K. Their spectacular follow-up, 2001's Pleased to Meet You, was also available only in the U.K. A few months later, frontman Tim Booth announced his departure from the band he founded nearly 20 years before, and James called it quits following a winter tour of the U.K. in December 2001. The break was short-lived, however, as the band re-formed in 2007 and embarked on a tour in support of the double-disc compilation Fresh as a Daisy: The Singles. The following year saw the release of Hey Ma, James' tenth studio album.
The band returned in 2010 with a pair of "mini-albums" called The Night Before and The Morning After, respectively, before late 2011 brought a short, but novel, U.K. tour (the Orchestra of the Swan and the Manchester Consort Choir were their backup bands). In 2012, the lavish and long-awaited box set The Gathering Sound was issued, and included previously unreleased audio material alongside long-unavailable video concert footage. Details of the Max Dingel-produced La Petite Mort emerged in February 2014, and this first post-Mercury studio album was released four months later in June. Dingel then returned to produce their 2016 record, Girl at the End of the World. Written in Scotland and recorded in London, the album was described by the band as "big but personal, abrasive but warming" and "ultimately uplifting." Two years later, James teamed with producers Charlie Andrew and Beni Giles for Living in Extraordinary Times.
During the 2020 pandemic, Tim Booth teamed up with his Topanga Canyon neighbor Jacknife Lee to construct the basic tracks the rest of James completed while in quarantine. The resulting All the Colours of You was released in June 2021.
Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
There are other artists using the same name:
2) James is the vocalist of popular Bangladeshi band Nagar Baul. He was a member of the band Feelings and later formed the band Nagar Baul. James was raised in Chittagong and later moved to Dhaka for his singing career. Stylishly longhaired James--overwhelmingly known as the Nagar Baul (the City Bard), was the pioneer of psychedelic rock in Bangladesh. Originally a lead singer and guitarist, he has always been respected for his solo projects. He became affectionately called Guru by his fans. His tunes were bright and his singing a divergence from the archetypal tunes preferred by the commercial-type directors. His songs expressed love, rage, discontent, frustration, and happiness.
3) A Dutch rapper connected to the Fakkelteitgroep.
4) James Lee - known as James - was a former member of Royal Pirates, a South Korean band. On 2015, he got into an accident that caused him unable to play bass any longer. Hence, he decided to left the band.
James moved back to Los Angeles and decided to release music written post accident in a project called ’the Light EP’ consisted of 5 tracks. (http://jamesleeofficial.com/)
I Mind
James Lyrics
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I mind
I mind, I mind
I mind, I mind
I mind, I mind
I mind
I mind, I mind
I mind, I mind
The lyrics of James's song "I Mind" are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. The repetition of the phrase "I mind" suggests a preoccupation with memories or thoughts of the past. It could be interpreted as the singer reflecting on past experiences and their impact on his present state of mind. The simplicity of the lyrics creates a sense of introspection and melancholy, drawing the listener into the singer's emotional landscape. The repetitive nature of the song could also be interpreted as a form of meditation or self-reflection.
One interesting aspect of this song is that the repetition of the phrase "I mind" is reminiscent of a mantra, a repeated phrase or sound that is used to aid focus and concentration during meditation. This connection highlights the introspective nature of the song and suggests that the singer is grappling with some deep, internal struggle. Another interesting fact is that the song was originally released in 1990 as a B-side to the single "Sit Down" but was later included on a 1998 reissue of the band's album "Gold Mother."
The song's minimalist lyrics and repetitive structure have also drawn comparisons to the music of minimalist composers like Philip Glass or Steve Reich. In this sense, the song's simplicity becomes a point of strength, creating a sense of emotional depth through repetition and variation. "I Mind" is also notable for its subtle use of instrumentation, with a repeated piano melody and minimal percussion providing a backdrop for the singer's plaintive vocals.
Other interesting facts about the song include that it was produced by Lenny Kaye, who is best known for his work with Patti Smith, and that it was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Monmouthshire, Wales. The song has been covered numerous times by other artists, including French indie-pop outfit Tahiti 80 and Australian singer-songwriter Claire Bowditch. Despite its minimal lyrics, "I Mind" has become a fan favorite and a staple of James's live sets.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for "I Mind" are not available.
Line by Line Meaning
I mind, I mind
I remember, I remember
I mind
I recall something
I mind, I mind
I keep in mind, I keep in mind
I mind, I mind
I’m thoughtful, I’m thoughtful
I mind, I mind
I pay attention, I pay attention
I mind
I think about something
I mind, I mind
I’m concerned, I’m concerned
I mind, I mind
I take notice, I take notice
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES BLAKE LITHERLAND
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@saitama457
🎶Lyrics🎶
I've seen it in the motion pictures, it's on the radio
I just never believed it, nah, I just never believed it
They tell you someone comes around to fix you, righting all your wrongs
But I just never believed it, nah, 'cause I never received it
Maybe I was a pessimist, was a fool
Nothing made me feel like you do
What I'd do just to keep you here in my arms
I'll do whatever it takes
I put my hands in the flames
I'm not gonna losе you tonight
I'd rather lose my mind
You said forevеr and more
So sick of letting you go
I'm not gonna lose you tonight
I'd rather lose my mind, mind, my mind tonight
I'd rather lose my mind
I know you're tired of promises I always seem to break
You just have to believe me, yeah
I know I've never been easy, yeah
I know I can get narcissistic and cruel
And I put myself before you
What I'd do to fix everything I've broken
I'll do whatever it takes
I put my hands in the flames
I'm not gonna lose you tonight
I'd rather lose my mind
You said forever and more
So sick of letting you go
I'm not gonna lose you tonight
I'd rather lose my mind, mind, my mind tonight
I'd rather lose my mind
If it meant that I wasn't by your side till the day I die
I'd rather lose my mind
If it meant that I wasn't by your side till the day I die (Mind, mind, my mind)
I'd rather lose my mind
If it meant that I wasn't by your side till the day I die (Mind, my mind, mind)
I'd rather lose my mind
If it meant that I wasn't by your side till the day I die
I'd rather lose my mind
@kvnvasquez
Una inspiración en todo sentido!
Su voz, su todo <3
@pr-um5py
https://youtu.be/Dzy-VIlhII0
@flavianealvesdasilva7399
Olha quem apareceu aqui pra prestigiar essa maravilha 😀❤
@thiagoqueiroz1031
Amoooo ❤️🇧🇷
@jozehidalgo4518
I don't hear much of his songs in any social medias but I know I have a good music taste because his songs are like treasure, rare to find but it is genuinely gold!✨
@nurlanqocayev3168
Couldn't agree more!!!
@kailawiltshire6548
Exactly
@dream4150
Been watching James since the very beginning of his career. He left me speechless then and he takes my breath away even now. Every song, every tone of his voice. Legend James Arthur. Truly blessed
@brittanyrussow2759
Same!!! He doesn't get the recognition he deserves. Then you got Justin Bieber walking around like a jackass and he's worth like $300 million. This world is not fair lol. James is truly a blessing <3
@jamesarthur1545
Thanks for your love and support through out my career🌹🌹🎻🎻… where are you watching from ?