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)
You And Me Are Gone
Jamie Cullum Lyrics
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I turn away and drop my guard
Your high horse will be the leader of the blind
Tender love and truth aside
I'm in possession of so many tones
I loved it all my life
Feel the rhythm in your very bones
I never sleep at night.
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
Winter's bitter song
You and me are gone, gone away.
Truthfully I've got the most upper hand
I never seem to finish lovin'
You train your eye and force yourself to make a stand
When it dies a wanted stuffing
Lose yourself and on the edge of reason
Teenage ears do drown
Even I don't know what I am feeling
Lost you until I'm found.
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
Winter's bitter song
You and me are gone, gone away.
Yeah,
See the joyous pro's have left my tongue
For other warmer things,
Battle songs are written to be sung
A million toxic lies.
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
The lyrics to Jamie Cullum's song "You and Me are Gone" touch on the themes of uncertainty, lost love, and self-reflection. The opening line of the song, "Every time I see what's written on your mind, I turn away and drop my guard" suggests a sense of fear or hesitation in facing emotions. The line "Your high horse will be the leader of the blind, tender love and truth aside" alludes to the idea that sometimes we allow our ego or pride to take precedence over our feelings and those of others.
The following lines "I'm in possession of so many tones, I loved it all my life, feel the rhythm in your very bones, I never sleep at night" suggest a love for music and perhaps an inability to let it go. The chorus, "You and me are gone, Winter's bitter song, you and me are gone, gone away" signifies the end of a relationship, with the changing seasons serving as a metaphor for the passage of time.
In the verses that follow, the lyrics touch on the notion that sometimes we can become too caught up in our own feelings or convictions, causing us to lose sight of what really matters. The verse "Truthfully I've got the most upper hand, I never seem to finish lovin', you train your eye and force yourself to make a stand when it dies a wanted stuffing" suggests a power dynamic in the relationship, with one person holding the upper hand and the other struggling to maintain their position. The line "Even I don't know what I am feeling, lost you until I'm found" suggests a sense of confusion or uncertainty about one's own emotions.
Overall, "You and Me are Gone" is a poignant reflection on the challenges of love and the inability to control our own hearts and minds.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I see what's written on your mind
Whenever I catch a glimpse of your innermost thoughts
I turn away and drop my guard
I retreat and let my defenses down
Your high horse will be the leader of the blind
Your arrogance will misguide those who cannot see
Tender love and truth aside
Putting aside gentle affection and honesty
I'm in possession of so many tones
I have countless musical notes at my command
I loved it all my life
I've been passionate about music forever
Feel the rhythm in your very bones
Sensation of the beat in your core
I never sleep at night.
I'm always awake, either by choice or anxiety
You and me are gone
You and I have parted ways
Winter's bitter song
Reflecting on a sorrowful winter season
Truthfully I've got the most upper hand
Honestly, I have the greatest advantage
I never seem to finish lovin'
I am never quite satisfied in expressing affection
You train your eye and force yourself to make a stand
You fix your gaze and attempt to take a firm position
When it dies a wanted stuffing
When the enthusiasm fades, leaving something hollow
Lose yourself and on the edge of reason
Become lost and teetering on the brink of irrationality
Teenage ears do drown
Adolescent desires overwhelm (ability to hear)
Even I don't know what I am feeling
I myself am uncertain of my emotions
Lost you until I'm found.
Lost you but always searching
See the joyous pro's have left my tongue
My happy lyrics have disappeared from my speech
For other warmer things,
In exchange for other passions or interests
Battle songs are written to be sung
Anthems composed to be performed in war
A million toxic lies.
Countless harmful falsehoods
You and me are gone
You and I have parted ways
You and me are gone
You and I have parted ways
You and me are gone
You and I have parted ways
You and me are gone
You and I have parted ways
You and me are gone
You and I have parted ways
You and me are gone
You and I have parted ways
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEOFF GASCOYNE, JAMIE CULLUM, SEBASTIAAN DE KROM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Every time I see what's written on your mind
I turn away and drop my guard
Your high horse will be the leader of the blind
Tender love and truth aside
I'm in possession of so many tones
I loved it all my life
Feel the rhythm in your very bones
I never sleep at night.
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
Winter's bitter song
You and me are gone, gone away.
Truthfully I've got the most upper hand
I never seem to finish lovin'
You train your eye and force yourself to make a stand
When it dies a wanted stuffing
Lose yourself and on the edge of reason
Teenage ears do drown
Even I don't know what I am feeling
Lost you until I'm found.
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
Winter's bitter song
You and me are gone, gone away.
Yeah,
See the joyous pro's have left my tongue
For other warmer things,
Battle songs are written to be sung
A million toxic lies.
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
You and me are gone
@ignaciosciencethings
That piano solo and outro makes me wanna go out and break things. Mind blowing.
@MartialArtsCat101
I always come back to this.
@MrLizTube
he has so much jazz up in his freakin' ass. love this guy with lots of class!
@consolatory
seriously though, this is my favourite track from the pursuit. (along with just one of those things, we run things, music is through and love ain't gonna let you down!)
@zelittlefox
J'adore !!!
@Sarahyz
Love this! I really recognize very different, new sounds in Jamie Cullum's new album, which absolutely kick ass!
@sofimbc
absolutely love this song ♥
@victorragingredlma1
Jamie Cullum is awesome!
@Mooooorr
Goddddddddddd he is great!!! Love him so :)
@v_boy_v_boy
just perfect...no comments at all...