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)
Love Ain
Jamie Cullum Lyrics
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So bring out your dirt from your previous wars
So lay thee to rest
'Cause I'm chasing away all the dust that you're Leaving behind
Because love ain't gonna let you down
Love ain't gonna let you down no more
Because love ain't gonna let you down
'Cause I'll turn your world around
And love ain't gonna let you down
You wear your heart like a brooch for all to see
But the blood that pumps through
So will you save that for me
I've sweetened my tongue
And I've sharpened my words and my wit
And I've written my lines
Because love ain't gonna let you down
Love ain't gonna let you down no more
Because love ain't gonna let you down
Love ain't gonna let you down no more
'Cause I'll turn your world around
And love ain't gonna let you down
Feel it burning like a bomb raging a thousand summers
Grazing on your skin restlessly anticipating so many tiny things
Think as you'll love and I saw
I'll be your for peace, without the war
Do you dream about for
Busting with all other ways of a million rhymes
Because love ain't gonna let you down
Love ain't gonna let you down no more
Because love ain't gonna let you down
Love ain't gonna let you down no more
Because love ain't gonna let you down
Love ain't gonna let you down no more
Because love ain't gonna let you down
Love ain't gonna let you down no more
The song "Love Ain't Gonna Let You Down" by Jamie Cullum is a romantic and uplifting ballad about the power of love to overcome past hurt and emotional baggage. The verse speaks about how he knows that he belongs to the one he is singing to, and he is ready to help her move on from her past and leave behind any negativity or dust. He promises to be the one who can turn her world around and reminds her that love ain't gonna let her down. The chorus is a repetitive and fun sing-along which emphasizes the song's message that love is always there to support and lift you up.
The second verse shows the singer's confidence and assurance that he can handle whatever baggage his partner brings into the relationship, whether it's a broken heart or a tough personality. He says that he has honed his skills and sharpened his tongue to confront any challenges that may arise. The bridge "Feel it burning like a bomb raging a thousand summers" is a metaphor for the intense passion and anticipation that comes with the beginning of a new love affair. The last lines are a declaration of the singer's devotion, and he assures his partner that he is ready to be there for her without any war, conflict, or turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone knows that I'm rightfully yours
It is a known fact that I belong to you and nobody else.
So bring out your dirt from your previous wars
Share your past and all the hardships you faced with me.
So lay thee to rest
Put all your fears and doubts to rest.
'Cause I'm chasing away all the dust that you're leaving behind
I am helping you move on from your past and leave your troubles behind.
Because love ain't gonna let you down
Love will never disappoint you.
Love ain't gonna let you down no more
Love will always be there for you.
'Cause I'll turn your world around
I will change your life for the better.
You wear your heart like a brooch for all to see
You openly show your emotions and are not afraid to express yourself.
But the blood that pumps through, so will you save that for me
Your deepest emotions and feelings are something you should share only with me.
I've sweetened my tongue, and I've sharpened my words and my wit, and I've written my lines
I have taken the time to carefully craft my message and express my love for you eloquently.
Feel it burning like a bomb raging a thousand summers
The intensity of our love is like an explosion that lasts forever.
Grazing on your skin restlessly anticipating so many tiny things
I am always anxious to be near you and feel your presence.
Think as you'll love and I saw, I'll be your for peace, without the war
Our love is so strong that it can overcome any obstacle or challenge.
Do you dream about for busting with all other ways of a million rhymes
Do you dream of love in all its different forms and expressions?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMIE CULLUM
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