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)
My One and Only Love
Jamie Cullum Lyrics
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My heart sing
Like an April breeze
On the wings of spring
And you appear in all your splendor
My one and only love
The shadows fall
In the hush of night
While you're in my arms
I feel your lips so warm and tender
My one and only love
The touch of your hand is like heaven
A heaven that I've never known
The blush on your cheek
Whenever I speak
Tells me that you are my own
You fill my eager heart with
Such desire
Every kiss you give
Sets my soul on fire
I give myself in sweet surrender
My one and only love
The blush on your cheek
Whenever I speak
Tells me that you are my own
You fill my eager heart with
Such desire
Every kiss you give
Sets my soul on fire
I give myself in sweet surrender
My one and only love
My one and only love
In Jamie Cullum's song My One and Only Love, he speaks of a love that is so overwhelming that even the thought of it makes his heart sing. He compares this love to an April breeze on the wings of spring, a metaphor for the freshness and newness that comes with it. The object of his affection is described as appearing in all their splendor, implying a deep admiration for this person’s outward appearance. The shadows fall and spread their mystic charms in the hush of night, but it seems like nothing can break the spell that they are under. When he's in his beloved's arms, he feels as though he has found a haven.
The touch of his lover's hand is described as heavenly, like nothing he's ever known. The blush on their cheek when he speaks to them is a physical indication that they belong to him. He speaks of his eager heart filled with desire, and every kiss he gives her sets his soul on fire. He gives himself in sweet surrender to his one and only love.
Overall, the song is an expression of deep love and devotion to the singer's romantic partner. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is infatuated with their lover, seeing them as perfect in every way, and willing to give themselves over completely to that person. The use of natural imagery and comparisons to the changing seasons lend a timeless quality to the song, making it relatable to a wide range of listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you makes
You are always on my mind and bring me happiness just by thinking of you.
My heart sing
You make me feel alive and happy in a way that nothing else could.
Like an April breeze
Your presence in my life is refreshing and calming, like the light breeze of spring.
On the wings of spring
Your love lifts me up and carries me, like the birds during the season of renewal.
And you appear in all your splendor
Every time I see you, I am struck by your beauty and grace.
My one and only love
There is no one else for me but you.
The shadows fall
As darkness descends, a sense of mystery and romance fills the air.
And spread their mystic charms
The night brings with it a magical quality that enhances our love for each other.
In the hush of night
As everything grows quiet, the intimacy between us grows stronger.
While you're in my arms
Being close to you fills me with a sense of security and happiness.
I feel your lips so warm and tender
Your kisses make me feel loved and cherished, and I never want them to stop.
The touch of your hand is like heaven
Your touch invokes feelings of pure joy and comfort, like nothing else ever could.
A heaven that I've never known
Being with you takes me to new heights of happiness that I never thought possible.
The blush on your cheek
Your physical reaction to me lets me know that you feel just as strongly about me as I do about you.
Whenever I speak
The sound of my voice only confirms our connection to each other, making it stronger.
Tells me that you are my own
You belong to me and I belong to you, and nothing can change that.
You fill my eager heart with
I crave your love and attention, and you satisfy those desires.
Such desire
You are the only thing that truly makes me happy, and I constantly crave more of you.
Every kiss you give
Each time we touch, my love for you grows stronger and more intense.
Sets my soul on fire
Your love ignites passion and desire within me like nothing else ever could.
I give myself in sweet surrender
I am completely devoted to you and surrender myself to the power of your love.
My one and only love
You are the only one that has ever truly captured my heart, and I will never let you go.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUY B WOOD, ROBERT MELLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@constantinokavalciuk8775
i like his voice so much
@theteal123
love this
@originalmusicworks
wow, what a voice!
@TheVenaya
LOVE this performance and wish all the best of luck to this talented singer & musicians!
@gabrielleauguste5946
Cette chanson , c'est comme la ** fleur de vie ** que je viens de dessiner.🙏🙏💜💜💜💜😇😇😇🐦🐦💞💞💞💞💞💛💛💛💛💛💥💥💥💥💥💥
@MrRoger2306
Maravilha! Grande Jamie Cullum.
@parfaitcircle
so good
@nicolabliemeister2734
wonderfully
@sarahcarr8645
i want to hear more
@DukaDuke
Brings back memories of Cowboy Bebop ;) Tune