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)
What A Difference A Day Make
Jamie Cullum Lyrics
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Brought the sun and the flowers where there use to be rain
My yesterday was blue dear
Today I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
Oh, what a difference a day made
There's a rainbow before me
That thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you, is you
My yesterday was blue dear
Still I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
Oh, what a difference a day made
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy since that moment of bliss
That thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you, is you, is you
The song "What a Difference a Day Made" by Jamie Cullum is about how one day can completely change a person's life. The lyrics describe how in just 24 hours, the sun came out, the rain stopped and flowers bloomed. The main theme of the song is the transformative power of love. The singer describes how his or her life was previously filled with loneliness and sadness, but everything changed when their love interest came into their life. The singer is now experiencing a world full of rainbows and joy, and they credit their newfound happiness to the person they love. The lyrics repeat the phrase, "What a difference a day made" several times to reinforce the idea that life can change in an instant, for better or for worse.
Line by Line Meaning
What a difference a day made, twenty four little hours
Things have changed drastically in just a day. A mere twenty four hours have brought about a transformation.
Brought the sun and the flowers where there use to be rain
There used to be sadness and misery, but now everything seems bright and delightful. My life is blossoming with happiness.
My yesterday was blue dear
My past was melancholic, and I was feeling down and disheartened.
Today I'm a part of you dear
Now I am with the love of my life, and it feels like we are a unit. We are together, and that makes all the difference.
My lonely nights are through dear
I used to spend my nights alone, feeling lonely and miserable. But now, since I met you, those days are over. I feel complete and happy.
Since you said you were mine
Ever since you agreed to be mine, the world seems like a much better place. You have given me a reason to look forward to the future with joy.
Oh, what a difference a day made
A single day has had such a profound impact on my life. I have been transformed and made new. It's like magic!
There's a rainbow before me
I see a bright and vibrant colors of a rainbow stretched out before me, filled with promise and hope. Life is beautiful!
Skies above can't be stormy since that moment of bliss
Ever since we had that wonderful moment of togetherness and love, the skies above me seem clearer, and every day is a blessing. I feel like nothing can upset me.
That thrilling kiss
That passionate and exhilarating kiss - it still thrills me to think about it. It was a pivotal moment that changed everything.
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
Being in love is like a heavenly experience, it's almost like food for the soul. It nourishes and satisfies you in a way that nothing else can.
And the difference is you, is you
The thing that makes all the difference in my life is you, and only you. You are the one that makes every day special, and the one that completes me. I cherish you more than anything else.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARIA GREVER, STANLEY ADAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eli March
What a difference a day made, twenty four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers where there use to be rain
My yesterday was blue dear
Today I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
Oh, what a difference a day made
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy since that moment of bliss
That thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you, is you
My yesterday was blue dear
Still I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
Oh, what a difference a day made
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy since that moment of bliss
That thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you, is you, is you
Marco Antonio Pablo
Recuerdas aquél beso que en broma me negaste,
se escapó de tus labios sin querer.
Y asustado por ello busco abrigo
en la inmensa amargura de mi ser.
Cuando vuelva a tu lado no me niegues tus besos
el amor que te he dado no repitas jamás.
No me preguntes nada que nada he de explicarte
si el beso que negaste ya me lo puedes dar.
Cuando vuelva a tu lado y estés sola conmigo
las cosas que te digo no podrás olvidar
por compasión.
Une tu labio al mío y estréchame en tus brazos
y cuenta los latidos de nuestro corazón.
Une tu labio al mío y estréchame en tus brazos
y cuenta los latidos de nuestro corazón.
Y cuenta los latidos de nuestro corazón. compositora María Grever de origen mexicano, es latinoamericana
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Now the ghost has left the room
And the music's gotten bad
The party's feeling rotten
Was that the best we've ever had?
Sometimes the thoughts in my head
Yeah, they terrify me
When you understand the radical
And the pure simplicity
Singin'
Goodbye to patience
Farewell to dreams
So long to sacred
Well it's as painful as it seems
Still, I won't write off
No, I won't write off
No, I won't write off
Mankind
Well, I don't believe you'd go to hell
But I like the sound of heaven
I took a pill and went there in my mind
In spring 2007
Well, the message came through loud and clear
So I hung up the phone
It didn't bring me any peace, my love
But I did not feel alone
Singin'
Goodbye to patience
Farewell to dreams
So long to sacred
Well it's as painful as it seems
Still, I won't write off
No, I won't write off
No, I won't write off
Mankind
No, I won't write off
No, I won't write off
No, I won't write off
Mankind
God knows I could use a lover lately
God knows I could use a lover lately
Still, I won't write off
No, I won't write off
No, I won't write off
Mankind
Oh, I won't write off
No, I won't write off
No, I won't write off
Mankind
No, I won't write off
No, I won't write off
No, I won't write off
Mankind
won't write off
(Won't write off) no, I won't
(Won't write off) no, I won't write off
(Mankind) no, I won't
(Won't write off) no, I won't write
(Won't write off) no, I won't
(Won't write off) no, I won't write off
(Mankind) no, I won't, yeah
(Won't write off) no, I won't write off
(Won't write off) no, I won't, yeah
(Won't write off) no, I won't write
(Mankind) ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Hayley Clark
I bought this album at a very difficult time in my life. Listening again fills me with bitter sweet nostalgia. His vocal tone will never cease to evoke feelings in me.❤
Eli March
What a difference a day made, twenty four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers where there use to be rain
My yesterday was blue dear
Today I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
Oh, what a difference a day made
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy since that moment of bliss
That thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you, is you
My yesterday was blue dear
Still I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
Oh, what a difference a day made
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy since that moment of bliss
That thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you, is you, is you
Picasass Devares
Thirty years later, for me and Norma those 24 little hours on 7/28/2015 really made a marvelous difference
Euclides Franco
Há tempos que eu não ouvia nada desses novos cantores e de repente ouço eeese rapaz com esta voz maravilhosa cantando um sucesso como este . Só posso dizer , parabéns Jamie ! A nova geração merece ouvir você
AfricancoolChic
Just love this song, so nostalgic for me. Jamie has such a beautiful tone.
Deise Nascimento
Is perfect
Alex Fu
I have this album, bought it when it first came out. There is a very good reason why this track has been covered by so many artists. Music like jazz is not trend-based and will go on until the end of time.
Jeannie Mitchell Myers
Melts my heart every time I listen to this! 🥰
Nelci Rogério
Adoro esta música!
Celso Henrique
Jamie é insuperável, demais..... brazil