Cullum was born in Romford, East London. He was brought up in Hullavington, Wiltshire, and educated at the independent fee-paying Grittleton House School and the sixth form at Sheldon School. He then went on to study English Literature, and minored in Film Studies, at Reading University where he graduated with First Class Honours.
His mother, Yvonne, is a secretary of Anglo-Burmese origin, whose family settled in Wales after Burma's independence; his father, John Cullum, worked in finance. His paternal grandfather was a British Army officer, while his paternal grandmother was a Jewish refugee from Prussia who sang in Berlin nightclubs.
Cullum married British model Sophie Dahl at a country hotel in the New Forest National Park in England on 9 January 2010.
Cullum released his first album, Jamie Cullum Trio—Heard it All, in 1999, of which 500 copies were made. Due to their rarity, original copies have sold for as much as £600 on eBay. The success of Heard It All Before resulted in Cullum being invited to appear on Geoff Gascoyne's album Songs of the Summer.
After graduating from Reading University, Cullum released a best-selling album, Pointless Nostalgic, which stirred interest from Michael Parkinson[2] and Melvyn Bragg.
Just after Cullum made his first television appearance, on Parkinson in April 2003, he signed a £1m contract[3] for three albums with Universal, who beat Sony in a bidding war. Cullum's third album, Twentysomething, released in October 2003, went platinum and became the #1 selling studio album by a jazz artist in the United Kingdom. Cullum ended 2003 as the UK's biggest selling jazz artist of all time.[3]
Although primarily a jazz musician, he performs in a wide range of styles and is generally regarded as a "crossover" artist with his musical roots firmly based in jazz. Cullum draws his inspiration from many different musicians and listens to an eclectic mix of music from Miles Davis[4] to Tom Waits and many more. Cullum has belonged to several bands, ranging from banging drums in a hip hop group to playing guitar in rock bands such as Raw Sausage and The Mystery Machine, in his teenage youth. Cullum names his elder brother, Ben Cullum, as his biggest musical influence, and the two continue to collaborate extensively.
Cullum is well known not only for his abilities on the piano, but also for his unique entertainment style and charisma. One of the many things that features in Jamie's concerts is the "stompbox" (not to be confused with an effect pedal for guitars), made from a small wooden block. The stompbox is used to amplify a musician's tapping foot. Jamie found this in Australia and uses it to enhance upbeat and fast-paced songs such as Seven Nation Army originally by the White Stripes and "Gold Digger", originally by Kanye West. He is also often found using a looping machine. This plays a heavy part in Cullum's versions of Seven Nation Army and Teardrop by Massive Attack. Cullum is also often found beatboxing at most gigs.
As well as the White Stripes and Kanye West, Cullum has performed work by Massive Attack, Rihanna, Pussycat Dolls, Radiohead, Gnarls Barkley, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Joy Division, Lady Gaga and many others. He has also performed with Kylie Minogue, Sugababes, Will.i.am and Burt Bacharach.
Cullum rarely works to a set list and on average his gigs last just over two hours. The gigs are largely improvised, rooted in jazz but not solely consisting of jazz music.
Cullum has played at many large music festivals, including Glastonbury Festival (in 2004 & 2009), Coachella 2005, 2006 South by Southwest, North Sea Jazz Festival, the Hollywood Bowl (performing with the Count Basie Orchestra) and the 2006 Playboy Jazz Festival. On the April 29th 2006 Cullum played his biggest ever crowd on Queensday in The Netherlands.
Discography:
1999 - Heard It All Before
2001 - Pointless Nostalgic
2003 - Twentysomething
2005 - Catching Tales
2009 - The Pursuit
2010 - Devil May Care
2013 - Momentum
2014 - Interlude
2018 - The song society playlist
2019 - Taller
2020 - The pianoman at christmas
2021 - The pianoman at christmas (The complete edition)
All at sea
Jamie Cullum Lyrics
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Where no one can bother me
Forgot my roots
If only for a day
Just me and my thoughts
Sailing far away
Like a warm drink, it seeps into my soul
Later on you could spend some time with me
If you want to
All at sea
I'm all at sea
Where no one can bother me
I sleep by myself
I drink on my own
I don't speak to nobody
I gave away my phone
Like a warm drink, it seeps into my soul
Please just leave me right here on my own
Later on you could spend some time with me
If you want to
All at sea
Now I need you more than ever
I need you more than ever now
You don't need it every day
But sometimes don't you just crave
To disappear within your mind
You never know what you might find
So come and spend some time with me
We will spend it all at sea
Like a warm drink, it seeps into my soul
Please just leave me right here on my own
Later on you could spend some time with me
If you want to
All at sea, ooh
If you want to
All at sea
If you want to
The lyrics to Jamie Cullum's song All At Sea are a reflection on the desire to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and retreat to a place where one can be alone with their thoughts. The singer is at sea, away from the stresses of society, and is enjoying the tranquility of being with their own thoughts. They've even given away their phone to enjoy this space uninterrupted.
The lyrics are a melancholic depiction of solitude, emphasizing the need for solitude and the ability to disconnect from the world at times. It speaks to the importance of relaxing and stepping back from the demands of everyday life. Despite feeling lost or overwhelmed, the singer emphasizes the beauty of the situation and encourages others to join him/her on this introspective journey.
The chorus, "Like a warm drink, it seeps into my soul/ Please just leave me right here on my own/ Later on, you could spend some time with me/ If you want to/ All at sea", conveys the idea that this solitude is not permanent but a temporary break from the hustle and bustle. The singer suggests that, later on, they will want others to join them and share this experience with them.
Overall, All At Sea carries a strong message of the need to reassess, make time for oneself, and recharge in the middle of life's commotion. It reminds us that occasionally stepping away from the chaos of modern life can be therapeutic.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm all at sea
I am feeling lost and unsure about my life
Where no one can bother me
In a place where I am free from distractions and interruptions
Forgot my roots
Temporarily disconnected from my past and culture
If only for a day
Even if it is for a short time
Just me and my thoughts
I am left to think and reflect without outside influence
Sailing far away
Physically and mentally drifting away from my regular life
Like a warm drink, it seeps into my soul
This experience is deeply comforting and personal
Please just leave me right here on my own
I need to be alone to fully experience this
Later on you could spend some time with me
I am open to sharing this with others, but only on my terms
If you want to
It is up to you to decide if you want to join me
I sleep by myself
I am alone in my bed at night
I drink on my own
I consume alcohol by myself
I don't speak to nobody
I do not engage in conversation with others
I gave away my phone
I have made a conscious choice to disconnect from technology and the outside world
Now I need you more than ever
After my time alone, I am ready and open to connect with others
You don't need it every day
This experience is not something that is required every day
But sometimes don't you just crave
However, there are times where this kind of alone time is desirable
To disappear within your mind
To focus solely on your thoughts and inner self
You never know what you might find
This introspection can lead to new discoveries and insights
So come and spend some time with me
I would like to share this experience with someone else
We will spend it all at sea
Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery and introspection
All at sea, ooh
Together, we will be lost and adrift
If you want to
It is up to you if you want to join me on this journey
All at sea
Lost, but at peace with being lost
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jamie Cullum
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Jamie Callum "All At Sea"
I'm all at sea
Where no-one can bother me
Forgot my roots
If only for a day
Just me and my thoughts sailing far away
Like a warm drink it seeps into my soul
Please just leave me right here on my own
Later on you could spend some time with me
If you want to
All at sea
I'm all at sea
Where no-one can bother me
I sleep by myself
I drink on my own
Don't speak to nobody
I gave away my phone
Like a warm drink it seeps into my soul
Please just leave me right here on my own
Later on you could spend some time with me
If you want to
All at sea
Now I need you more than ever, I need you more than ever, now
You don't need it every day
But sometimes don't you just crave
To disappear within your mind
You never know what you might find
So come and spend some time with me
We will spend it all at sea
Like a warm drink it seeps into my soul
Please just leave me right here on my own
Later on you could spend some time with me
If you want to
All at sea
:D :D :D
@jesniedpueblo7370
who else was sent here by jacob collier ? definitely not disappointed !
@owieczkanapolu7327
You know it
@sarahavena8537
Ahuh
@maryposa1187
oui! my mom & i are listening rn 😭 lmfao
@huntergrisham2919
same
@rainger66
Been listening to Jamie for 20 years.... just found Jacob as a result. 😄❤️
@katieoberst490
I love being part of a small club of listeners who love a great song...feels like I've got this great, happy secret
@nolongerthere
I remember thinking when this song came out that it was going to be a huge hit. I still don't understand why it isn't a pop favorite and getting play in commercials and movies, etc.
Then again, I hadn't seen this video; he looks like Quentin Tarantino's annoying little brother
@geenomoney
And I'm loving this song in 2022. Glad to be in the club
@NirNaethCZ
Small club with 3.1 mil members☺️