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.
Right by Your Side
James Morrison Lyrics
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Where was I when you needed a friend?
Where was I when your heart was calling?
Do you not remember
Well I’ll tell you then
You know I remained right by your side
Push through the rain and into the fire
That’s just what I meant
So when you asked me where was I when
Every time I was right by your side
Where was my love when your heart was bleeding?
Was it not enough just to be your man?
When you had no feeling where were my hands?
If you don’t remember well I’ll tell you then
You know I remained right by your side
Push through the rain and into the fire
'Cause when I said I loved you
That’s just what I meant
So when you asked me where was I when
Every time I was right by your side
Well don’t you know that I’ve given the best of me
I’ve done it all but you still don’t want to see
That I remained by your side
Push through the rain and into the fire
'Cause when I said I loved you
That’s just what I meant
So when you asked me where was I when
Every time I was right by your side
Right by your side
Right by your side
I was right by your side
The song "Right by Your Side" by James Morrison encompasses a powerful message about standing by the side of a loved one through thick and thin. The lyrics elicit the image of someone who has been abandoned when they needed someone the most, but the person singing the song wants to make it clear that they were always present. The opening verse questions the absence of the singer from their loved one's trying times, questioning where they were and why they weren't there.
The chorus serves as a reassurance to the loved one that the singer was, in fact, always there by their side through difficult times. It is a declaration of the extent of the singer's love and affection, going beyond the words spoken and demonstrating it through their actions. Morrison's vocal delivery is powerful and impassioned, truly channeling the emotion behind the lyrics and reinforcing their message.
Overall, the song's message is one of support, love, and loyalty. It highlights the importance of being there for the ones we love, especially during their most difficult moments. It is a reminder that words alone may not be enough to prove a person's love and affection, but it is their actions that truly matter and make a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
Where was I when your tears were falling?
I wasn't there to support you in your time of need when you were crying.
Where was I when you needed a friend?
I didn't make myself available to you when you were looking for someone to confide in.
Where was I when your heart was calling?
I wasn't present when you required emotional support.
Do you not remember
You may not recall this, but I'll remind you.
Well I’ll tell you then
Allow me to explain further.
You know I remained right by your side
I stayed with you throughout the challenging moments.
Push through the rain and into the fire
I endured through the difficult times with you.
'Cause when I said I loved you
My declaration of affection came from the heart.
That’s just what I meant
There's no hidden agenda behind what I'm saying.
So when you asked me where was I when
When you inquire about my whereabouts during your moments of need...
Every time I was right by your side
... know that I was always present to lend my support.
Where was my love when your heart was bleeding?
When you were going through excruciating pain, was my affection sufficient?
Was it not enough just to be your man?
Did my actions as your partner not provide comfort during your traumatic period?
When you had no feeling where were my hands?
When you were in a state of numbness, where was my physical and emotional support?
Well don’t you know that I’ve given the best of me
I have devoted myself entirely to you.
I’ve done it all but you still don’t want to see
I've given my all, but you're still not able to recognize it.
Right by your side
I was always available to you, unconditionally.
Right by your side
No matter the situation, I remained your unwavering support.
I was right by your side
In good times and bad, my commitment to you never wavered.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN PAUL ROBSON, JAMES MORRISON CATCHPOLE, CLAUDE KELLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LilKrizan
Lyrics cause you know you wanna sing along. PREACH IT! 😊
Where was I when your tears were falling?
Where was I when you needed a friend?
Where was I when your heart was calling?
Do you not remember
Well I’ll tell you then
You know I remained right by your side
Push through the rain and into the fire
'Cause when I said I loved you
That’s just what I meant
So when you asked me where was I when
Every time I was right by your side
Where was my love when your heart was bleeding?
Was it not enough just to be your man?
When you had no feeling where were my hands?
If you don’t remember well I’ll tell you then
You know I remained right by your side
Push through the rain and into the fire
'Cause when I said I loved you
That’s just what I meant
So when you asked me where was I when
Every time I was right by your side
Well don’t you know that I’ve given the best of me
I’ve done it all but you still don’t want to see
That I remained by your side
Push through the rain and into the fire
'Cause when I said I loved you
That’s just what I meant
So when you asked me where was I when
Every time I was right by your side
Right by your side
Right by your side
I was right by your side
@sometimesiwander7146
I have faith that one day this young man will be known & applauded & awarded for the genius he is. I truly hope it’s in his lifetime. His music has gotten me through a miserable marriage, being disabled, & suffering with chronic pain. He is brilliant imo. Soulful. Artistic. Heart-wrenching, gutsy, performances that blow me away. Well done James Morrison! Bravo!
@sometimesiwander7146
I still can’t believe he isn’t a bigger star than he is considering his massive talent. His music has gotten me through some really tough times. I love the soulful, bluesy sound of him. Huge fan of this young man.
@CashTheRealest
I sing this to my 6 month old daughter. She suffered complications at birth. This makes her smile. Daddy loves you Peanut.
@ms.bubs4fun506
That's beautiful!
@fell_eagle5093
Mom is my heart and dad is my heartbeat
@alansommer
I wish you the best! :))
@user-lf5uw9nx7h
Best wishes to peanut and her team. ❤❤
@Sunny51196
man sieht, dass er liebt was er da macht! ich finde ihn und eigentlich alle seine Songs echt toll! <33333
@SunshineAnge
This song speaks to my soul. Sometimes don't know whether to sing along, cry or just quietly let the song wash over me!
@dannywaqa2841
Put it on repeat and do all 3!