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/)
Tomorrow
James Lyrics
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And I’ve been waiting for so long
I’ll be gone tomorrow
I’m so sorry to be moving on
Remember me tomorrow
Don’t be scared to be moving on
For tomorrow, I’ll be gone
For tomorrow, I’ll be gone
I’m not sure what I can do
I've got to hit the road
I’ve got nothing left to lose
Don’t you let me down
Cause there’s no coming back for you
For tomorrow, I’ll be gone
For tomorrow, I’ll be gone
And when I leave tomorrow
I’ll be better off alone
And when you’re lonely tomorrow
Thinking of me smiling on my own
For tomorrow
Oh tomorrow, oh
I’ll be gone…
The lyrics to James's song "Tomorrow" suggest that the singer is trying to console someone who is experiencing a difficult situation that appears to be bringing them down. The singer notices the individual's struggles and acknowledges that they seem to be lost and disconnected even when around others. The person's grip on their life is too tight, and they're unable to let love in or accept help from friends, as they're too scared to reach out. The singer is seemingly there for them, but they don't seem to notice or acknowledge the support offered.
The song's overall message encourages people to stay hopeful; it's a reminder to hold on to faith, even in the midst of difficult times. It implies that anyone can experience tough times, but there's always a chance for a better tomorrow. Holding on to hope can help in getting through tough times and recognizing the need for positive change. The singer encourages the person to let go of their fears and have faith that things will change for the better. Through the chorus, they suggest that holding on to hope and having faith in a better future is the key to overcome their difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you falling
I can see that you're going through a tough time
How long to go before you hit the ground
I'm wondering how much longer you can hold on before you reach your breaking point
You keep on screaming
You're constantly crying out for help
Don´t you see me here
You seem to be so focused on your problems that you're not aware of my presence
Am I a ghost to you
You seem to be ignoring me, even though I'm right here
Now your grip's too strong
You're holding on too tightly to something or someone that's causing you more pain than good
You can't catch love with a net or a gun
Love can't be forced or controlled by any means
Gotta keep faith that your path will change
You need to have hope that things will get better for you
Gotta keep faith that your luck will change tomorrow
You should continue to believe that your fortunes will turn around soon
Why are you phoning
I'm not sure why you keep reaching out to me when we're so far apart
What am I to do when you're miles away
I feel helpless because I can't physically be there for you when you need me
You're always calling from the darkest moods and we're both scared
You tend to call me when you're feeling your lowest, and it's difficult for both of us
Can't catch love with a net or a gun
Love is not something that can be captured or controlled
I'm just out of your range
I feel like you're unable to connect with me on a deeper level
All your suffering's in vain
Your pain and struggles seem to be going unnoticed and unacknowledged
Change tomorrow
Hope for a better future and brighter days ahead
Some forgiveness now
It may be helpful to let go of any resentment or anger you're holding onto
Love's no sacred cow
Love is not something that should be blindly worshipped without regard for its flaws
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Written by: Aidan LaBella, Jack Brown
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Mudhar Hadi
I see you falling
How long to go before you hit the ground
You keep on screaming
Don´t you see me here
Am I a ghost to you
Now your grip's too strong
You can't catch love with a net or a gun
Gotta keep faith that your path will change
Gotta keep faith that your luck will change tomorrow
Tomorrow
Why are you phoning
What am I to do when you're miles away
You're always calling from the darkest moods and we're both scared
Now your grip's too strong
You can't catch love with a net or a gun
Gotta keep faith that your path will change
Gotta keep faith that your love will change
Now your grip's too strong
Can't catch love with a net or a gun
Gotta keep faith that your path will change
Gotta keep faith that your love will change tomorrow
I'm just out of your range
Tomorrow
All your suffering's in vain
Tomorrow
Now your grip's too strong
You can't catch love with a net or a gun
Gotta keep faith that your path will change
Gotta keep faith that your love will change tomorrow
I got out of your range
Tomorrow
All your suffering seems vain
Change tomorrow
Some forgiveness now
Tomorrow
Love's no sacred cow
Backyard Harlequin
I see you falling
How long to go before you hit the ground
You keep on screaming
Don´t you see me here
Am I a ghost to you
Now your grip's too strong
You can't catch love with a net or a gun
Gotta keep faith that your path will change
Gotta keep faith that your luck will change tomorrow
Tomorrow
Why are you phoning
What am I to do when you're miles away
You're always calling from the darkest moods and we're both scared
Now your grip's too strong
You can't catch love with a net or a gun
Gotta keep faith that your path will change
Gotta keep faith that your love will change
Now your grip's too strong
Can't catch love with a net or a gun
Gotta keep faith that your path will change
Gotta keep faith that your love will change tomorrow
I'm just out of your range
Tomorrow
All your suffering's in vain
Tomorrow
Now your grip's too strong
You can't catch love with a net or a gun
Gotta keep faith that your path will change
Gotta keep faith that your love will change tomorrow
I got out of your range
Tomorrow
All your suffering seems vain
Change tomorrow
Some forgiveness now
Tomorrow
Love's no sacred cow
Bliss.................. Thanks James
anjodecaid0dark
Beldade!❤
Nevets Gnil
Amazing song, this was played yesterday at my friend's funeral, this track will forever remind me of a great old friend and work mate god bless you Andy shine bright.
Alexander Hopper
Good song 😎👌
Scotti
This song has helped me on more than one occasion the power of music is real stay strong anyone who's fighting depression your life will get better keep the faith
showsen_ few
Im from Mexico, and I dont know much of it, but I seriously think this is the most underrated english band ever, and one of the best bands performing live, no doubt.
Henk Sauvage
Scottish
DMMW
They're from Manchester
Robert Stanley
A great band. Very underrated. Love em.
Rael99
Seen them 5 times. They're amazing and despite forming in the 1980's they still pack concert halls out.
Stay safe brother in these strange times.
AceHighJohn
@Henk Sauvage google that