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James Blunt – Back To Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour
James Blunt's 2005 single You're Beautiful catapulted the former British Army officer into the spotlight. The track was the second single from his 11x Platinum-selling debut album Back To Bedlam, and hit the No.1 spot on the official UK singles chart as well as topping the list in the United States and peaking at No.2 Down Under, quickly establishing James as a global superstar.
Growing up in Wiltshire, England, James Blunt balanced his love of pop music with his militaristic upbringing. Attending the University of Bristol on an army scholarship, he went on to train at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst before working his way up to the rank of captain and serving as a NATO peacekeeper in Kosovo.
Following his service, James Blunt returned to his love of music – having already focussed his academic studies on the subject of pop stardom – securing the attention of 4 Non Blondes' singer Linda Perry at Austin, Texas, new music showcase South By Southwest. She signed Blunt to her Custard Records label, on which he released Back To Bedlam in 2004 in partnership with Atlantic Records. The album spawned not only You're Beautiful, but also debut single High and the top ten single Goodbye My Lover.
Blunt went on to release All The Lost Souls in 2007, featuring the chart-topping single 1973. Following the release he took a step back from the industry, citing his frustration with ridicule over his musical style. Taking time to reinterpret his approach, he returned with Some Kind Of Trouble in 2010, and the country and Americana influenced Moon Landing in 2013. Bonfire Heart – taken from the album – saw James triumphantly return to the UK top five.
In 2017 James Blunt unveiled his fifth studio album The Afterlove on which he teamed up with high-profile songwriting friends including the internationally renowned Ed Sheeran. His sixth full-length album, Once Upon A Mind followed towards the end of 2019, and saw Blunt return to the top three on the UK albums chart.
Alongside his music career throughout the 2010s, James Blunt built a popular following on Twitter and through a number of public appearances and interviews, renowned for his quick-witted comebacks.
In 2021, Blunt announced a greatest hits album called The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004–2021). A UK tour was also confirmed to support the album's release.
In 2023 Blunt revealed he would be releasing his next studio album, Who We Used To Be, working together with producers such as Jonny Coffer, Red Triangle, Jack & Coke and Steve Robson.
In 2024 Blunt announced a UK tour for February 2025 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Back To Bedlam.
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Second time in a year I have seen James Blunt in concert, it was amazing… Last year 2024 in Birmingham and last night at Leeds .. he is a great showman with a great band and fabulous music .🎶
I've always loved James Blunt - his moving lyrics, his mesmerising vocals & his never faltering sense of humour & humility, despite all the hate he's been so unfairly subject to in the past. Fantastic show in Leeds, James & his band raised the roof & think everyone was stomping & screaming for him to come back on stage for the encore. Anniversary of back to bedlam, all the songs from that album & some of his other classics. Was so happy he played same mistake. His energy is something else, amazing show, top bloke. James - we love you & can't wait to see you again
I've always loved James Blunt - his thought provoking lyrics, his beautiful harmonies & that he doesn't take life too seriously despite all the hate he's had to endure in the past. Show was amazing- he raised the roof at Leeds! Think everyone was stomping their feet & screaming for him to come back on stage for the encore. All the classics from back to bedlam but also others from his amazing repertoire. I'd never get bored of listening to him, his energy is infectious & just think he's an all round top bloke - James you're a legend & can't wait to see you again soon
Amazing experience - thoroughly enjoyed it and the arena was packed. Great arena and easily accessible
my 1st ever concert and the staff was brilliant too I had a wheelchair user with me and staff was very helpful, concert itself was ace
A complete dazzler of a show, I couldn't get enough and a complete concert. One of the best performances I've ever seen. Nice one 'Blunty'
Brilliant show. Excellent band & great banter. Light show was extremely good. Audience participation encouraged & was tremendous. Well worth seeing him on tour with this show
Absolutely fantastic,from start to finish,James always puts a good show on.Fantastic seats aswell
Anyone unsure about to go to this concert or not I would definitely advise to go it was a brilliant concert and I'm looking for tickets to head to another one this year
Sydney performance tonight was astounding James puts everything into his songs so much emotion. We loved it. Love him love to have him visit and enjoy a BBQ.
The media tried to knock this man down ...but this man knows how to fight and fight he did . He knows how to work his audience with a mix of upbeat and emotional songs that hit the heart . Well done james keep on going.
Just love Back to Bedlam and all subsequent albums not a song I don't love. Seeing James on stage in Brighton was even better and can't wait to get tickets for the 20th anniversary tour. I can assure you James that you have more Brian's that watch and listen to you .
