James Blunt Songs Ranked
James Hillier Blount (born 22 February 1974), better known as James Blunt, is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. A former reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army, he served under NATO during the 1999 Kosovo War. After separating from the military, he rose to fame in 2004 with the release of his debut album Back to Bedlam, achieving worldwide fame with the singles “You’re Beautiful” and “Goodbye My Lover”. Blunt’s first album has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, topping the UK Albums Chart and peaking at number two in the US. “You’re Beautiful” was number one in the UK, the US, and a dozen other countries. Back to Bedlam was the best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK,[2] and is one of the best-selling albums in UK chart history.[3] Blunt has since sold over 20 million records worldwide.[4][5] He has received several awards, including two Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 2006—two MTV Video Music Awards, and two Ivor Novello Awards, as well as receiving five Grammy Award nominations and an Honorary Doctorate for Music in 2016 by the University of Bristol. Here are all of James Blunt’s songs ranked.
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20. No Tears (Some Kind of Trouble, 2010)
“This is such a beautiful song and as such should be in the top ten (at least). It brings me to tears with every listen. How ironic that I end up crying when I hear this.”
19. Shine On (All the Lost Souls, 2007)
“Really beautiful song. It tells us that love conquers everything and that it doesn‘t matter who is against the two of you as long as you know love is real.”
18. Heart to Heart (Moon Landing, 2013)
“Such a great, catchy song, has an awesome beat. The bridge part is the best that’s what makes the song so different… Like this very much”
17. Postcards (Moon Landing, 2013)
“Sounds sad and melancholy but lyrics are incredibly upbeat. This song just makes me feel happy. Good lyrics, great beats!”
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16. When I Find Love Again (Moon Landing, 2013)
“This is one of the catchiest songs by James Blunt. And you can really feel what he wants to say. Such a raw, emotional song, listen to the lyrics- they will captivate you.”
15. Annie (All the Lost Souls, 2007)
“The greatest song ever made, I listen to it each and every day and it’s very sad but a lovely song It is good don’t know if it’s his best hut I listened to it high and it made me. So happy”
14. So Far Gone (Some Kind of Trouble, 2010)
“It’s such a great song better than I’ll be your man or into the dark or best laid plans. Honestly, this is one of the best tunes I’ve ever heard in my life.”
13. High (Back to Bedlam, 2004)
“By far the best song on this list, never gets old.. The live version of this song is even better. The greatest song ever! The melody and the lyrics.. astonishing.”
12. Cry (Back to Bedlam, 2004)
“This song can both be sad and hopeful! I used to listen to it before and get that feeling of catharsis… And now I listen to it with my girlfriend and it fills my heart with love and hope. This song is for any time and any feeling.”
11. Bonfire Heart (Moon Landing, 2013)
“I love all his other songs but I love this one as well because it is so different and up beat yet so meaningful and HE IS SUCH A UNIQUE SINGER! “
10. I Really Want You (All the Lost Souls, 2007)
“The best song of James Blunt. Great and very original lyrics from him. Just hear this song and you will know how great of falling in love. How someone can be so precious.”
9. I’ll Be Your Man (Some Kind of Trouble, 2010)
“Really good song, absolutely deserve to be in top 10! Listen to it if you don’t believe, being soundtrack for my whole week”
8. Tears and Rain (Back to Bedlam, 2004)
“I love this piece so much! It’s very pretty and often overlooked by many. I really like the songs from his newest album, but this still remains my favourite!”
7. Same Mistake (All the Lost Souls, 2007)
“Has a great lyrics and music both… Suits very well on so many peoples today, absolutely under rated and need to be voted so guys please vote for it… Its James’ favorite song”
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6. Wisemen (Back to Bedlam, 2004)
“It is one of the best music James Blunt has.It has that feeling gives you that emotion. Makes you ask yourself the question “Where are you now? “
5. Carry You Home (All the Lost Souls, 2003)
“The Lyrics are peaceful and amazing. The Melody was really perfect, sweet… However, every time I listen it, I feel confused with myself and amazed with the power of this music. So I love it, number 1 of James Blunt.”
4. Stay the Night (Some Kind of Trouble, 2010)
“I love this song. It sounds so happy and in a good mood. I first heard this on the X-Factor Australia and that probably boosted the fame of this song a lot higher. Glad it became a popular song cause it’s so awesome.”
3. 1973 (Rock & Pop Vol. 3, 2008)
“I don’t know why but every time I hear the lyrics, I just feel like I have lost something and, somehow I get another thing instead. It just… brings me back to the old west America.”
2. Goodbye My Lover (Back to Bedlam, 2004)
“This is the BEST song of him, it relates the beautiful story of him after breaking up with his girlfriend, the one who changed his life and all his goals, the one who he shared his bed. This list is missing ‘same mistake’ that is one of his best songs.”
1. You’re Beautiful (Back to Bedlam, 2004)
“A Beautiful song. Such great lyrics. It reminds me of my situation… And brings tears to my eyes… There was once a girl who I liked… I made her Drawing, wrote poems, but who could think that I could love a girl so much… The song is really “BEAUTIFUL”, and in fact I’m listening to it just now…”