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)
Get a Hold of Yourself
Jamie Cullum Lyrics
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The questions go round like a Kamikaze pilot
Enlightenment's just a romancer
I wish it were here burning brightly though the skylight
Get a hold of yourself
Get a hold of yourself, now boy
Get a hold of yourself
If everyone here is invited
I'm more in t he dark than I ever even guessed
Should I cling on to something solid
I wish they were here dressed up in their Sunday best
Get a hold of yourself
Get a hold of yourself, now boy
Get a hold of yourself
Get a hold of yourself, now
[Repeat x2]
Get a hold of yourself
Get a hold of yourself,
Now
The lyrics of Jamie Cullum's "Get A Hold Of Yourself" speak to the overwhelming feeling of uncertainty and confusion that can arise when we are facing difficult or puzzling situations in our lives. The opening lines convey a sense of frustration and chaos, with the singer waiting for answers but instead being bombarded by a never-ending stream of questions that seem to be attacking him like a kamikaze pilot. He longs for enlightenment, but feels like it is just a distant dream, something that he can't quite reach, no matter how much he wishes it were there to guide him.
The recurring "Get a hold of yourself" refrain in the song is a call to action, a reminder to the singer to take control of his life and focus on what is within his power to change. The repetition of this phrase underscores the urgency of the message, driving home the idea that we need to be proactive in dealing with our problems rather than succumbing to despair.
Overall, the lyrics of "Get A Hold Of Yourself" are a moving, poignant portrayal of the struggle that many of us face when we feel lost or overwhelmed. The song encourages us to keep pushing forward, to stay grounded in the present moment, and to never lose hope.
Line by Line Meaning
As I sit and wait for some answers
While I patiently wait for enlightenment or guidance,
The questions go round like a Kamikaze pilot
I am bombarded with countless inquiries and uncertainties, each of them seemingly intent on self-destruction.
Enlightenment's just a romancer
I have yet to experience any true understanding, and I am slowly falling out of love with the idea of finding it.
I wish it were here burning brightly though the skylight
I yearn for a glimmer of light to surface and lift me out of this darkened state of mind.
Get a hold of yourself
Pull yourself together, and snap out of this funk.
Get a hold of yourself, now boy
Stop wallowing in your sorrow and take control of your life, young man.
If everyone here is invited
If indeed all are welcome to this place of understanding,
I'm more in the dark than I ever even guessed
I am completely oblivious to even the slightest hint of clarification and am further from the truth than I first thought.
Should I cling on to something solid
Perhaps I should find a firm concept or belief to latch onto for reassurance in these uncertain times.
I wish they were here dressed up in their Sunday best
I long for a wise, comforting presence to help guide me, someone who knows just what to say and how to present themselves in such a time of crisis.
[Repeat x2]
Get a hold of yourself
Get a hold of yourself,
Now
A repeated call to action, emphasizing the need to regain control over oneself and return to a state of calm.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMIE PAUL JOSEPH CULLUM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Luiz Fábio Trajano
Nossa! Que preciosidade, essa música é uma barrinha de ouro!
Kenneth Rodríguez
As I sit and wait for some answers
The questions go round like a Kamikaze pilot
Enlightenment's just a romancer
I wish it were here burning brightly though the skylight
Get a hold of yourself
Get a hold of yourself, now boy
Get a hold of yourself
Get a hold of yourself, now
If everyone here is invited
I'm more in t he dark than I ever even guessed
Should I cling on to something solid
I wish they were here dressed up in their Sunday best
Get a hold of yourself
Get a hold of yourself, now boy
Get a hold of yourself
Get a hold of yourself, now
Get a hold of yourself
Get a hold of yourself,
Now
Stefan Bachmann
...five years and less than 25k views....sad, sad world....there's not much out there, that I don't like from Jamie - this one is simply beautiful....
fany ayuningtyas
Beyond underrated.
jack vitale
bella e delicata questa canzone