1) an English singer-s… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called James Morrison:
1) an English singer-songwriter from Rugby
2) an Australian jazz musician who plays numerous instruments; best known for his trumpet playing
3) a notable south Sligo-style Irish fiddler.
4) "Jim" Morrison, lead singer of 1960s American rock group The Doors.
1. James Morrison (born James Morrison Catchpole on August 13, 1984) is a singer-songwriter from Rugby, Warwickshire, England. He says that his musical influences include Al Green, Otis Redding, Cat Stevens and The Kinks.
At 13 Morrison began to learn guitar when his uncle showed him how to play a blues riff. He started busking when he lived at Porth near Newquay, in Cornwall. After years of playing other musicians' songs, he eventually started to write his own.
Polydor Productions took charge and signed him. He became the supporting artist for Corinne Bailey Rae on her tour supporting her debut album.
In 2006 he debuted with his single "You Give Me Something" which became a hit single around Europe and Japan. It reached the #2 spot in Holland and the #5 spot in the UK. His debut album Undiscovered went straight to #1 in the UK and has sold more than 2,000,000 copies worldwide.
The second single released from the album was "Wonderful World" which became a top 10 hit in the UK reaching the #8 spot.
James' second album "Songs For You, Truths For Me" was released in September of 2008. The single released days before the album was "You Make It Real". The big hit from the album though was the second single "Broken Strings", featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado. It reached the number 1 spot on at least 4 charts of various countries (including Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and on the European Hot 100 also). It peaked at number 2 in the UK, Austria and Ireland. It was a top 40 hit on the US Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart also peaking at 34.
Morrison's first single from his third album, "The Awakening", was "I Won't Let You Go". Singles that followed were "Up" feat. Jessie J,"Slave To The Music" and "One Life". The album was released on September 23, 2011, reached number 1 in the UK and Switzerland and has been certified platinum in the UK as well.
2. James Morrison (born 11 November 1962 in Boorowa, New South Wales) is an Australian jazz musician who plays numerous instruments, but is best known for his trumpet playing. He is a multi-instrumentalist, having performed on the clarinet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, flugelhorn, bass flugelhorn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and piano. He is also a composer, writing jazz charts for ensembles of various sizes and proficiency levels. He performed the opening fanfare at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. In 2009, he joined Steve Pizzati and Warren Brown as a presenter on Top Gear Australia.
Morrison has performed with Dizzy Gillespie (the first Australian to do so), with Don Burrows, as a member of the Don Burrows Band, and with Ray Charles and B. B. King for a 1990 world tour. He has also worked with Ray Brown, Wynton Marsalis, Frank Sinatra, Cab Calloway, Jon Faddis, Woody Shaw, Whitney Houston, Arturo Sandoval, Phil Stack, George Benson, Mark Nightingale, and Red Rodney.
In 2005, he was the guest soloist at the 150th anniversary concert of the Black Dyke Band and in 2007, he again appeared as guest soloist at concerts with the band in Manchester and London. In 2003 he founded the band On The Edge together with the German keyboarder and composer Simon Stockhausen (CD released on Morrison Records).
Morrison has also had a long association with Composer and pianist Lalo Schifrin (of Mission Impossible fame) and has recorded a number of CDs on Schifrin's "Jazz Meets The Symphony" series. These include recordings with the London Symphony and the Czech National Symphony.
3. James Morrison (3 May 1893 - 1947), known as "The Professor", was a notable South Sligo-style Irish fiddler.
Morrison was born in 1893 near Riverstown, County Sligo at the townland of Drumfin. Morrison grew up in a community steeped in traditional Irish culture especially music and at the age of 17 he was employed by the Gaelic League to tutor the Connacht style of step dancing at the Gaelic League school in County Mayo.
In 1915, at the age of 21, he emigrated to America and settled in New York. In 1918, Morrison won the fiddle competition at the New York Feis. Morrison become associated with other leading Irish musicians such as Michael Coleman, Paddy Killoran who were also from County Sligo.
Morrison was one of the leading Irish music teachers in New York in the 1930s and '40s. In addition to the fiddle, he could play the flute and button accordion (and wrote a tutor on the latter) and taught hundreds of young Irish-American students to play traditional music on various instruments.
4. See The Doors.
One Life
James Morrison Lyrics
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I was living for the moment
The world was wide open
I had every choice
But with so many choices
I just didn't know what to do now
All I say is just forget it
If you tell me I'll regret it
'Cause it's so easy to say
If I knew yesterday what I know today
Where would I be tomorrow
I won't let my soul slide away
I'd do whatever it takes
'Cause this time's only borrowed
I got one life, one life, one life
And I'm gonna live it
I got one life, one life, one life
And I'm gonna live it right
My daddy sat me down
He said "Son, it's probably time to start making some plans"
And I said "No, not right now"
With so many choices
I just didn't know what to do now
All I say is just forget it
If you tell me I'll regret it
Just let it be what it is
'Cause it's so easy to say
If I knew yesterday what I know today
Where would I be tomorrow
I won't let my soul slide away
I'd do whatever it takes
'Cause this time's only borrowed
I got one life, one life, one life
And I'm gonna live it
I got one life, one life, one life
And I'm gonna live it right
You say the more you think
You know what's right
The less you do
What you feel inside
So I won't pretend that I always know
I just follow my heart wherever it goes
And I may not always get it right
But at least I'm living 'cause I've only got this…
One life, one life, one life
I've got this one life
If I knew yesterday what I know today
Where would I be tomorrow
I won't let my soul slide away
I'd do whatever it takes
'Cause this time's only borrowed
I got one life, one life, one life
And I'm gonna live it
I got one life, one life, one life
And I'm gonna live it right
When I'm an old man
Hope I'll be rocking in my chair
Smiling to myself
I'll tell my baby girl
You only got one life
So make sure you live it right
The lyrics to “One Life” by James Morrison is a reflection on life and its journey. The song begins with the singer recounting how in his younger days, he had many choices ahead of him, and the world was wide open. But with so many options, he didn't know what to do, and he was afraid of making any wrong moves. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “I got one life, one life, one life, and I'm gonna live it right.”
In the second verse, the singer recalls a conversation with his father. His father advises him to start making plans for his future. However, he ignores his dad’s advice, preferring to live life as it comes. In the bridge, Morrison reminds us that the less we think, the more we’re in tune with our feelings. And, although we may not always get it right, it's important to follow our hearts.
The chorus is repeated again with the singer urging the listener to “live life right” with the understanding that life is fleeting, and we’ve got one chance to make it count. As the song ends, Morrison imagines himself as a septuagenarian, rocking in his chair, reminiscing about his life’s journey. He smiles to himself and shares with his child the same advice that he's learned.
In conclusion, “One Life” is a song that encourages us to be bold and take risks in life while also warning us not to forget what really matters. It's a song about living life to the fullest while not taking it for granted, and it urges the listener to make the most of every second.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a young boy
Recalling his youth
I was living for the moment
Focused on immediate pleasures
The world was wide open
Opportunities abounded
I had every choice
Countless possibilities
But with so many choices
Feeling overwhelmed and indecisive
I just didn't know what to do now
Lacking direction
All I say is just forget it
Preferring to ignore the issue
If you tell me I'll regret it
Not wanting to hear criticism
Just let it be what it is
Accepting what happens
'Cause it's so easy to say
Acknowledging that it's hard to follow through
If I knew yesterday what I know today
Reflecting on hindsight
Where would I be tomorrow
Wondering how things might have turned out differently
I won't let my soul slide away
Determined to stay true to himself
I'd do whatever it takes
Committed to making things work
'Cause this time's only borrowed
Viewing life as temporary
I got one life, one life, one life
Acknowledging his limited time
And I'm gonna live it
Intending to make the most of his time
And I'm gonna live it right
Determined to do things well
My daddy sat me down
Recalling advice from his father
He said "Son, it's probably time to start making some plans"
Encouraging him to think ahead
And I said "No, not right now"
Preferring to live in the moment
You say the more you think
Admitting a truth
You know what's right
Recognizing the right thing to do
The less you do
Paralyzed by indecision
What you feel inside
Following your heart
So I won't pretend that I always know
Acknowledging uncertainty
I just follow my heart wherever it goes
Trusting his instincts
And I may not always get it right
Admitting the potential for mistakes
But at least I'm living 'cause I've only got this…
Embracing the importance of life
I've got this one life
Recognizing his limited time
When I'm an old man
Imagining himself in the future
Hope I'll be rocking in my chair
Looking forward to a peaceful, happy life
Smiling to myself
Enjoying his memories
I'll tell my baby girl
Sharing his wisdom
You only got one life
Encouraging his daughter to see the value of life
So make sure you live it right
Encouraging his daughter to live well
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES MORRISON, TOBY GAD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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When I was a young boy
I was living for the moment
The world was wide open
I had every choice
But with so many choices
I just didn’t know what to do now
All I say is just forget it
If you tell me I’ll regret it
Just let it be what it is
Coz it’s so easy to say
If I knew yesterday what I know today
Where would I be tomorrow
I won’t let my soul slide away
I’d do whatever it takes
Coz this time’s only borrowed
I got one life, one life, one life
And I’m gonna live it
I got one life, one life, one life
And I’m gonna live it right
My daddy sat me down
He said “Son, it’s probably time to start making some plans”
And I said “No, not right now”
With so many choices
I just didn’t know what to do now
All I say is just forget it
If you tell me I’ll regret it
Just let it be what it is
Coz it’s so easy to say
If I knew yesterday what I know today
Where would I be tomorrow
I won’t let my soul slide away
I’d do whatever it takes
Coz this time’s only borrowed
I got one life, one life, one life
And I’m gonna live it
I got one life, one life, one life
And I’m gonna live it right
You say the more you think
You know what’s right
The less you do
What you feel inside
So I won’t pretend that I always know
I just follow my heart wherever it goes
And I may not always get it right
But at least I’m living coz I’ve only got this…
One life, one life, one life
I’ve got this one life
If I knew yesterday what I know today
Where would I be tomorrow
I won’t let my soul slide away
I’d do whatever it takes
Coz this time’s only borrowed
I got one life, one life, one life
And I’m gonna live it
I got one life, one life, one life
And I’m gonna live it right
When I’m an old man
Hope I’ll be rocking in my chair
Smiling to myself
I’ll tell my baby girl
You only got one life
So make sure you live it right
@sanyieha
This song makes you wanna smile and re-look at your life and say, it's never too late to make adjustments to stay true to yourself. Thank You James Morrison.
@user-lf5uw9nx7h
Cautious optimism. ❤
@yaso33q
This song never gets old. James Morrison is a genius!
@jancis2098
Find trumpetist James Morrison. that is genios, this is just a singer. beautyful, but not genios
@MariEnzoLaura
this dude has no fucking bad songs ! how is that possible? this voice is so good
@cbmedia9369
totally agree
@arsil_
he's awesome xD
@corinanancylupu1720
+CB Media9 Sure😂
@livi089
How could anyone dislike this song? He's an amazing artist!!
@fishoodles
He's so underrated. I've been a huge fan since 2006 :)