James Morrison is a British singer-songwriter.
Career
Influenced by the likes of Otis Redding and Al Green, James Morrison was an "overnight sensation" when his debut album topped the UK charts.Allmusic: James Morrison Biography
The album, titled Undiscovered, spawned the two Top 10 UK hits, "You Give Me Something" and "Wonderful World."
The album was released in the United States in March 2007, peaking at #24 on the Billboard 200.Billboard: James Morrison Chart History Mark Sutherland of Billboard Magazine praised it, stating that "debuts don't come much more promising than this."Billboard: Undiscovered
Studio Albums or Notable Recordings
Quotes
- "I just try and sing in a way that's my old style... I was brought up in soul, and I want to bring it all into my music without being a second rate version of it. My voice just comes from my life experience and I just try to draw upon those to make my sound."Celebuzz: EXCLUSIVE: ASL's Interview With James Morrison (March 13, 2007)