James O'Brien meets James Blunt | LBC

[@dubbelhelix]

The honesty in this interview brought tears to my eyes!

[@RedcoatT]

It's nice to see James interview a person he likes and admires.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

What a delightful conversation. Thank you both.

[@danielpmcleod]

What a hugely charming man. I’ve never really listened to his music as I’m a rock n roll kind of guy but I may give it a go if for nothing than to promote decent people in a emotionally empty industry

[@thersia6797]

James canta músicas com sentimentos e que possuem significados profundos,curti e com certeza será mais um fã de suas músicas!'_'❤️🇧🇷✌🏼

[@pamstuckey8349]

I think you will be surprised how his music will hit you right in the heart

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

I've liked James Blunt vocals and songs but have not bought his music. Two days ago, through watching him in another interview, I learned about Monsters which I've played multiple times and will now purchase his music. It's the most heartfelt song I've heard.

[@rogerbernard9572]

What an amazing and interesting man. I’m addicted to his music.

[@keymeter1917]

Really lovely interview. James B comes across as a thoroughly funny, sensitive and decent human being. Thanx James O.

[@rosemaryhenderson5519]

He's the real deal, a very talented singer songwriter and a nice ordinary man. Great songs.

[@ColinCarFan]

Not really a fan of James Blunt but always respected him. His humour is super smart and his last comment to James reflects that in spades - this interview was about James Blunt rather than a vehicle for the interviewer - so we can thank James O'Brien for that.

[@andrewf7754]

A fascinating personal account - and very relevant to the totally unnecessary conflicts currently around the world.

[@tombland7336]

This is what you get when two people that have ethics and morals and honesty at the core of their beings have a conversation. Brilliant. Thank you.

[@Born2EditHD]

Being a leftie does not make you a moral being

[@jonathanrea9021]

Agreed, this whole interview I have had a smile on my face, largely to do with listening to two wonderful human beings being honest.

[@tobycokes1]

Fawning sanctimonious dribble

[@lh3557]

Oh please, 😂😂😂 J Blunt decent... You obviously know nothing about this annoying ar Se wipe of a man!

[@rita6314]

A gentleman with lots of talent that isn't always appreciated usually by people with jealousy issues. Its wise to remember great music talent is not always recognised till time goes by. Abba and Bee gees, were ridiculed in there own time but considered legends now. ❤

[@scruff5943]

I think this has to be one of my top 3 interviews. Great guest!!

[@leegarvey1]

Love Both these James...Blunts songs are fantastic

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

They send me to sleep, in mornings.

[@InsoIence]

@@huwzebediahthomas9193 Possibly you're not a morning person.

[@infinitel00p94]

James obnoxiousness surely sends us to sleep ;))) lol@@InsoIence

[@infinitel00p94]

James O Brien sends us to sleep with his obnoxiousness ;)@@InsoIence

[@JMKeynes8491]

Great interview, James.

[@matthewyoung1973]

Such a fascinating interviewer Jamrs O'Brien's, I love the respect you show your guest in regards to the deeply researched understanding of their past.... and how wonderful to hear from James Blunt, clearly intelligent, caring, articulate, thoughtful and beautiful. What an engaging discussion

[@ionamuniz9481]

I agree !

[@bentaylor1999]

Having grown up in an era when James Blunt songs were popular, and signing them so intently due to their popularity rather than substance, to growing older and understanding the lyrics and the meaning behind them and learning to regard them in an entirely new light, i cannot help but listen to listen to more and more interviews with this man and treasure him for everything he is - A soldier, a musician, a father, a husband, a son and a truly decent human being who i wish more and more success upon with every adventure he brings us on. Remember James, never accept criticism from someone from whom you would not accept advice.

[@cindyd6415]

Great job at getting a brilliant and private artist to reveal more of his inner self. Fascinating and refreshing interview!

[@Catmadjen---1974]

Brilliant man, brilliant interviewer, brilliant viewing,thank you

[@thodystack]

Great interview by James and to James too.

[@denisesf5]

I was never into James Blunt to be honest... but this excellent interview makes me want to check him out. And I will! Well done indeed JO'B!! Highly enjoyable conversation that was well worth my time and interest. Thank you so much!💗 Cheers from Canada😊

[@jasonxoc]

I’ve been addicted to watching James Blunt interviews, he’s hilarious.

[@kathywilliams9672]

After watching him for 5 minutes I am addicted. He's a very entertaining man.

[@philipsudron]

Marvellous interview. Amazing life.

[@sspbrazil]

Amazingly privileged life.

[@louisekirwan7172]

Have seen James play in Dublin twice. Isn’t he just such an interesting , intelligent , funny , loving human being ? Face the sun (like Kirsty Macoll’s Dear John) is so sad but brilliant. Helped me.

[@lh3557]

Err, NO, he isn't.

[@trevorgreen8615]

For no particular reason I have never found myself to be a fan of James.O' Brien. I tuned in because of James Blunt. However, I have toi say this was a brilliantly conducted interview. Knowledgeable, thoughtful, respectful. Subtley coherent, in it's alllowence for james to speak freely whilst keep to it's objectives. Especially when gently trying to breakthrough Jame's self deprecation in an effort for him to take credit for who he is and what he has achieved. No mean feat. Beautiful. Thank you :)

[@Gerry-Hat-trick]

Brilliant interview! Thoroughly engaging and charming chap, that JB.

[@annettelane]

What a lovely interview I really respect James blunt .so open and honest

[@minish1]

I’ve been following James from the beginning and he still impresses me. For those of you who don’t care for his music, try to go to one of his concerts. I promise you will come away with a different impression.

[@ionamuniz9481]

I already have my tickets for next year 😊 USA tour in 2025

[@kevcall]

Agreed, I did.

[@RedcoatT]

The problem with James Blunt is after listening to one of his songs l feel like he's driven his tank over my heart. Brilliant songs, but when you listen to songs of his like 'Monsters' you need a bucket in order to keep your tears from soaking the carpet.

[@Alberts_Stuff]

JB and his son are genuinely HILARIOUS together. Their TikTok vids together are genius 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@marie-pauleschol36]

21/10/2024 What a conversation, I have tears in my eyes ! Thank you both !

[@beautifulmidnight]

Honestly, I wasn’t a fan until I saw him on Buzzcocks ages ago. I think he’s hilarious and really charming. (And I like a lot of his non-You’re Beautiful music.)

[@roc7880]

2 of my favorite people in the world, I wish James Blunt would talk more about his military service and the fate of many veterans who experience struggles when returning into society. When that idiot shadow of a shadow of a culture secretary called him privileged, he did not get that we are the privileged ones to hear his songs. And I will never get the haters of the You are beautiful song, if you do not like it move on.

[@viniettamajor6415]

Going to see James in Adelaide later this year,so excited to be able to listen and see him live ❤

[@manuelaalves9354]

James Blunt you are Special ly Genuine and Unique.We Love you

[@jojoh8067]

This is a great interview. Well done James OB and James B. What a lovely pair of humans.

[@LinaP]

I love interviews like this. Well thought out questions and answers. I love Blunty's laugh. When he chuckles it makes me all warm inside.

[@wessexdruid7598]

His talent is to free emotions. He makes people _feel._

[@jonathancherry7612]

All The Lost Souls is his best album in my opinion. Legendary tracks.

[@FionGunn]

Great interview and I was thinking about what James says about conviction, knowing that you’ve got something valuable to say and being confident about it. As an artist who is a woman who has always felt this, that has not worked for me! As Emily Dickinson wrote ‘I dwell in possibility’ I still do but at nearly 65 it’s wearing a bit thin!

[@wessexdruid7598]

His Dad wasn't just an Army helicopter pilot - he was the Colonel of the Army Air Corps.

[@pblossom3757]

A Blunt man with charm and wit... what's not to love ...

[@christinestromberg4057]

I love James Blunt, and his music, ever since You're Beautiful. And I adore his humour, the way he sends himself up. Such a well balanced individual. I totally identify with writing as catharsis. Poetry in my case but yes, it's a way of offloading,

[@2cent630]

It's a scary world we live in. Almost everyone is scraping by, and and working hard just o survive. A lot people seem to have this bitterness towards anyone who they think has an advantage over them; be it looks, intelligence, or social status. It angers them that life is so unfair. But it's not anyone's fault that they were born pretty, or smart, or into a well-to-do family. It's a scary world, so why shouldn't they use every tool they have to survive? If you really have to judge someone, then judge their character and what they bring into the world. Are they caring human beings? Knocking someone down because they're born with an advantage isn't going to help you. Honestly, even if they give you their job, you wouldn't be able to do it. The kind of person who could pull it off, wouldn't be complaining about other hard working human beings.

[@ChiLou1]

Exactly! Well said! Roughly 1% of all talented musicians managed to become successful with it. James has achieved that through his enormous talent. His family is from military background. They had no connections in the music industry so James had to work really hard to achieve his dreams and he did. Musicians like Taylor Swift were also born really privileged and had way more support but no one is bothered by that so why are they hating on James? There is a saying that goes: No one that has achieved more than you will ever put you down. All the haters are just jealous of him. And even if his family had an influence, so what? No one decides what family they were born into.

[@doloreswilliams6826]

Thank you for this. Ii love his talent in music . Now I know about him.

[@NoHondo1]

What a blessing this “me me, I, I bloke never served in the Rhodesian Army!

[@anitahusband1333]

What a lovely interview 😊

[@marugmad]

I cannot stand you’re beautiful, which put me off Blunt… in fact so much so that when I saw he will be performing in a small, beautiful venue in Madrid this summer, I wondered wait, does he have more than one song? He in fact does seem like a real decent human being, so thanks JOB.

[@ChiLou1]

Almost every other song of him is better, more meaningful that You’re Beautiful. He is a very versatile artist. It’s worth checking him out.

[@niamhbrennan4482]

Looking forward to your concert in Collins barracks, in Dublin on 24 August!

[@i_opener6297]

My two favourite James on one show!

[@jeannieclark8603]

I’m a huge fan of James Blunt - love his sense of humour

[@burnleynick]

Really enjoyed that. What a top bloke.

[@kathywilliams9672]

James. What a delightfully funny entertaining man you are.

[@Jfwlr13]

James O’Brien is a masterful interviewer

[@annettelane]

Great interview❤

[@tristangregory2378]

Great interview 👍

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Had a friend when based in RAF, Rhineland, Germany, 1980's - said f'k your English public schools, he's going to the local German senior school. Kid now works for BMW high up, now speaks at least seven languages, including German and Welsh.

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

I get all my info on Oxford MINI from him, off the record. Bye bye MINI Oxford....

[@karenwaddell]

Loving your interviews James. Now watching them back to back.

[@fillrobs7726]

Two great Jameses

[@sorscha1308]

So interesting to hear almost my exact childhood described. Never got to Hong Kong and dad was an NCO but, yeah, pretty similar up until boarding school - mum wasn't having that. I sound nothing like JB though, of course and weirdly, i think BECAUSE i carried on moving often and having to fit in asap in new schools, i totally could fake an accent (any accent but Welsh in fact) with no trouble whatsoever. Haha.

[@gregoryevans9601]

A very entertaining watch!

[@thersia6797]

I am sincerit,Of course'_'❤️🇧🇷✌🏼

[@davedennison7386]

His music does nowt fer me but he seems like a decent bloke, just brought up in a totally different environment than I was...

[@ThatGuyThanus]

He’s a very funny guy - don’t understand the hate for him..

[@jeeweewee]

He came from my Village "St. Mary Bourne" in Hampshire. His parents still live here and he turns up every now and then. Edit. - I typed this message before listening to the podcast. He actually mentions the local town "Andover" when joking about spending money on slot machines.

[@fox1973hb]

James comes across as compleatly calm and eloquet ❤ Helen . But im not pressing super Thanks 3:32

[@tabredhair8644]

❤❤

[@aardvaark11]

James's misunderstanding that "Pat brats" had a hard time is ridiculous. I was a forces brat and loved the travel. Different countries and meeting far more interesting people than James.

[@kathykeeley352]

I'm sure he ruffles a lot of feathers but I think he's the missing piece in quite an important puzzle.

[@rhettdunmore]

i find his music boring and insipid but i find him to be an interesting human more power to him

[@infinitel00p94]

JOB is insipid ;)

[@inaraberzina7115]

❤️💖👍👍👍👍👍❤️🙏🏻💖

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Charlotte in Iowa, Melissa in Ohio, Mary in Texas, Sarah in North Florida, Dee in California...

[@matthewobrien5348]

Called James Blaut at Harrow…..yep?

[@awolwakefieldyorkshire]

I thought his song "Lady In Red" was quite nice

[@ChiLou1]

He doesn’t have a song called “Lady in Red”.

[@awolwakefieldyorkshire]

Sorry got mixed up with Elvis Costello

[@keithgriffiths9864]

Chris de Burgh

[@JupiterThunder]

It's a public schoolboy love-in.

[@MsPinkwolf]

Very mature response

[@1250rodman]

Had an MRI scan once and had a James Blunt song played through headphones, while in the tunnel. By the time the scan was finished , having listened to a couple of his songs, I felt like slashing my wrists. Very depressing songs 😢

[@ChiLou1]

Not all his songs are depressive. Listen to All the love that I ever needed, Glow, Make Me Better, Postcards, Bonfire Heart, I’ll be your man, When I find love again, Time of our lives, I won’t die with you and Care a little less.

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

As long as you approach it as if it is not about me, YOU, you'll do okay. It's a lark. 👍😎

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Forgot to shave one morning due to something or other reason. Stand by your beds! Why haven't you shaved, Airman? - My cat has just left me, Corporal. - See me outside my office door, Thomas! Go!!! clip clop clip clop

[@fox1973hb]

? 😮 0:31

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

USAF at RAF Fairford asking you if you fancy joining them.. RAAF Australia asking you to join them, in London at The Church in Shepherds Bush/Earl's Court one Sunday...

[@Ellinor_Breitig]

Thank you for this inside interview, but - one question is still left and unanswered: James, where the heck is your wedding ring? If you love and appreciate your wife and marriage, you would proudly wear you wedding ring, wouldn't you?! Greetings 💍

[@ChiLou1]

My parents don’t wear their wedding rings all the time because they don’t want them to get damaged, stolen whatsoever. They still love each other and don’t need a ring to confirm that. Most wedded couples don’t wear their ring anymore after multiple years of marriage on a daily basis.

[@Ellinor_Breitig]

@@ChiLou1 Dear CLW5537, Um, well, I do understand what you wanna tell me. Um, I think those wedding rings are an important kind of symbol of the neverending love between husband and wife. Otherwise all those rings would not have been necessary to being put on each others finger, would they? To wear the wedding ring in public show others: - Yes, I am married to someone (therefore I belong to someone else, please don't fancy me or start to flirt with me) - I cherish my marriage and I love my partner no matter what - there is a strong bonding between two people If I was married to someone I would proudly wear this wedding ring to show everybody "I belong to someone, I love this person, don't bother me with flirting etc." Greetings from the land of the unmarried.

[@keithgriffiths9864]

​@@Ellinor_Breitig Sometimes people just get older, put on a bit of weight or, get a bit of arthritis, their rings don't fit any more, and "synbols' just don't matter any more.

[@Ellinor_Breitig]

@@keithgriffiths9864 I appreciated your input, really. Sometimes, such rings can be adjusted (widened or shortened). But when love died and the marriage or relationship is over, well, then these rings lose their meaning and importance. I understand that. For me, in general, such rings as wedding or relationship rings are an important "symbol", something that shows the world: "We are together, we belong to each other." This is idealistic and a bit romantic, I know. Typically me, female thinking. Sorry.

[@tsuchan]

Watched half the interview and still no idea who he is.

[@yq3908]

Singer, youtube him, james blunt beautiful

[@dh7314]

Thanks for sharing

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

25:00 - The grand old Duke of York he had 30,000 men he marched them up to the top of the hill and then he marched them down again

[@MAGAted]

this is just about o'brien's level, he ought to be able to bring some telling insight's into blunt's song writing ability

[@infinitel00p94]

lol

[@philroberts7238]

So can we assume you learnt something then? Or was it cutting sarcasm?

[@MAGAted]

i was guessing he'd be able to, wanted to give o'brien some credit where possible, but still not interested personally@@philroberts7238

[@autoclearanceuk7191]

LBC cannot handle the truth

[@Jake-jr2zh]

You’re obviously upset by the truth.

[@autoclearanceuk7191]

@@Jake-jr2zh- pathetic

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Bed block at the head of your bed looking like a Basset's All Sort.

[@EJK1965]

Is it safe to watch? I mean, he doesn't sing does he.....?!

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Chipmunks with their starting cartridge each morning - BOOM! Pup-pup-pup... RAF Swinderby.

[@peteshand543]

Ha..I did my 6 weeks in 78, I'd forgotten about bed packs..

[@fracturedlife1393]

Hated, HATED his music. Funny guy.

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

He's a scaley. Scale E, dad's pay grade, married with children.

[@wessexdruid7598]

Scaleys carry radios, in the British Army.

[@NinaGray-eq9on]

The negativity came quickly, as the music's apauling.

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Captain Blunt. Or was it First Lieutenant?

[@steveb6386]

Promoted to Captain.

[@wessexdruid7598]

Second Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Captain... In the _British_ Army.

[@sspbrazil]

This guy had a privileged life, hard to listen to him talk about anything when he was handed everything in life, I think his military service is highly embellished and that’s why he never likes talking about it.

[@jay4you853]

You think? Oh ok. And you are?

[@paulrowlston4239]

I mean, apart from the fact it is documented, on tape and easily corroborated. It's literally part of a documentary that is in the public domain. So, actually, this statement says far, far more about you than him and offers the reader far more to judge you by than his accent offers to judge him by. You really are just spare parts, aren't ya bud?

[@2cent630]

He was often asked about his military service, and he talks about it often. He just doesn't talk about the inhumane atrocities he's witnessed. As a human being, I can see why he wouldn't want to use those stories when he was in an interview trying to promote his album. He was born into a privileged life. What was handed to him was not getting to spend much time with his family. He was handed owing service to the military in a hot war, where he was in the lead vehicles that would have been the first ones to get blown up through a minefield. He was handed a military family that had no connections with anyone in the music industry. Whatever connections he has made was because people liked him. He's a likeable human being.

[@steveb6386]

Top tip...don't think. He couldn't help his birth or childhood. His military career is documented. How about yours?

[@sspbrazil]

@@paulrowlston4239 it’s only documented in what his unit did in that conflict, not what he did personally other than through his own words. So yeah, take it with a grain of salt.

[@gudlisner501]

His songs were awful. The interviewer ought to know better.

[@ChiLou1]

If you don’t like him don’t waste your time watching his interviews.

[@georgefraser7143]

J blunt, may the lord help me, 😔 , who next Tim Henman, jeezy peeps .

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Will share in USA, Chillspot1, me as Zebediah...

[@martinsnell72]

To be blunt, you have rather a lot to say for yourself … none of which is remotely interesting or relatable to James Blunt. Cease and desist!