Jamie Cullum - Shape Of You (Ed Sheeran) Song Society No.9

"Learnt", performed and recorded in 1 hour.
Notes on Shape of You - I would say that this version of this song is more like a 'riff' on the original. We decided right at the last minute to do this song and none of us knew it very well even in the back of our minds. It was number 1 on Spotify so we thought we would try it. I've know about Ed for a long time, a mega talent who has worked with my brother Ben in the past. I remember hearing some of his demos before he became so big and thinking that he clearly loved the blues. At one of his early performance I saw him sing a version of 'Wayfaring Stranger' - a traditional gospel song and it always stuck with me. I thought I'd treat this song a little bit like that in tribute.
The rectangle in the middle is the live take, all the others around that one are us figuring the tune out and a good arrangement for it in the hour we had to do it. And that's our dog Jojo, a former street dog from Greece, just being a dog.
Enjoy!
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I love learning other people’s songs. I find it teaches me a whole lot about songwriting which is particularly inspirational when I’m writing a new album (which is what I am doing NOW!) This time I thought I’d film and record it for you all to check it out and start an official Song Society. The songs I will be doing will be learnt and performed live, warts and all within an hour. These are NOT definitive reconstructions, just a window in to my own education! As the process develops we could vote on what the next song will be if you like? Maybe you’ve recorded you’re own version of this song and share it with us all and let’s discuss what makes these songs great. Here are the rules (made, of course, to be broken).
The Song Society
1. Find a song you love or are fascinated by.
2. Learn and record live within the hour.
3. No previous preparation allowed.
4. Love and live with the mistakes.
Jx

[@user-lg3sw8kq8u]

that moment where you prefer this to the original...

[@homonnaizsolt]

would hate to spoil others' fascination with the originals that you cover, but I must say, boy, whatever you touch, becomes not only a separate entitiy, but also better than the original, if possible. This jazzy touch really improves things and breathes a whole new life into them. Anyway, with wonderful musicians like y'all, and a voice like yours,Jamie, ,what could possibly go wrong? Keep it up, you're definitely on the right path.

[@RaoniLima43]

I agree with absolutely everything you said but one: Right path? Haha This man's already on the VERY DESERVED top, what a state-of-the-art musician! Can't get any better than this mate :)

[@lasvuelven]

Adriano calentando luna

[@nanka2002]

wow just exatly what i wanted to write.

I'm so happy that Ed Sheeran retwitted this. It's so good!! Love it ♥

[@AdrianRawling]

The master re-interpreter. The glory of this is those 3 syncopated, descending chords in the chorus. Typically Jamie. Great vocal control drifting through octaves seamlessly. The voice seems to get better like a fine wine, maturing with every year. Truly soulful and melodic. Pure juice - marrow-extracted succulence.

[@emanx222]

That chord sequence in the chorus is God-like. So simple but changes the entire mood of the song in such a beautiful way!!!!!

[@jamiemoran]

Amazing! Would love this on Spotify.

[@DJdiSouZa]

Jesus f*cking Christ, how on earth I found this just now?! This is perfection!!

[@--AnindyaTrisnaKamadyanti]

i love jamie since the first day my dad introduce me to his dvd he bought from the store "Jamie cullum concert the pursuit,Rotterdam" . my dad is a jazz pianist from a local band that's why he loves to buy jazz or pop dvds and cds from the store.. i was 8 years old that day. and now i'm 16 years old,and still love his songs. you're amazing,Jamie ! hugs and kisses from my father & me, jazz pianist from Medan,Indonesia ! 😍😍😍😍 (sorry for my bad english lol)

[@MP-lw4wi]

BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL, seriously talking. Love you Jamie.

[@RicardoNevesMusic]

I love this concept so much! :) Forget perfection and just feel the music ...

[@christianrodes5204]

it sounds pretty much perfect actually

[@NadiaElHayani]

@ Christian Rodes Was about to say that

[@yordankaacosta2849]

I have no words for this version. Unimaginable!!! It's a new song.

[@supremeoverlord0]

That feeling when you think you don't like the song, but Jamie tells you you're wrong.

[@carlayarbrough394]

Damn 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

Unbelievable remake, insane groove, intense talent. Jamie Cullum - forever a legend!

[@pragmaticfilly0]

I always love how you take a song, and make it your own. You never fail to make magic. and you're cute to boot, ugh. Perfection, sir.

[@silaordu8946]

Jamie Cullum... Just magical...

[@remysarkis2801]

Je sors du concert de Jamie cullum et en live elle est encore mieux !!!! Merci mille fois pour toutes ces chansons !!!

[@seantuck]

Love it. More of these!

[@wrw333]

You are so fun to watch and listen to. You so have the groove... it comes out of your pores, its so natural!

[@deepaksuri9515]

He is Fantastically Awesome 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@trias18]

Jamie Cullum is Midas. Everything he touched become more gold than a gold itself 😁 really like it

[@niituhh]

I like more than the original, as always. Love you, love you, love you!!!

[@HarryCourt]

Great vocals from Jamie! Loving the feel of this one.

[@Rose-wy3nz]

I didn't even like this song the way Ed Sheeran sang it. Jamie Cullum single handedly ripped my chest open and forced this song into my heart. Holy shit. Good job dude.

[@annasozzani2838]

It's way more intense and sensual and the original, so tasteful... Wow

[@teresasantos372]

better that can't stop the music! Riri,Teddy and Jamie, what a collaboration that would be! 🙆

[@lesliedavis6189]

These Song Society videos are my favorite things on the internet. SO GOOD

[@HurricanePuppies]

Every time you do these covers it always ends up being better than the original. Not only that, it's like every note and word you preform in song just hits me, you know? It hits me like only true jazz, no, true music does. Keep up the incredible work Jamie, love you.

[@eeuggee]

Was in love with Ed Sheeran's version but this jazz just got me ❤.❤

[@TheMsRaquelas]

and I'm in love with this version!

[@noviananurhayati]

I like Ed sheeran for years and Jamie Cullum years before that 'till now..and now I want them collab 🙌

[@yustinedudney]

OH MY GOD. Jamie couldn't make something not GREAT. i in love with every single song society

[@marcuspond5684]

I am impressed massively it's a cracking song but this is most definitely another superb performance by Mr Jamie Cullum I'm in shock and awe I really enjoyed it and am adding it into my playlist.... I've literally grown up through my twenties enjoying this artists​music some people have Dylan some have others well people we have Jamie Cullum truly a great.

[@babeedollagogo9222]

Wow. This is simply outstanding. I close my eyes, and simply get lost in the rapture of your voice. Thank you for sharing you gift with the world. Much much love

[@hbrito105]

Is like everything they touch becomes gold!... Say no more... The Song Society Rocks! ❤

[@FoxTailTori]

This guy turns everything he touches into Music!

[@Zirigomkr1]

The club isn't the best place to find a lover So the bar is where I go Me and my friends at the table doing shots Drinking faster and then we talk slow Come over and start up a conversation with just me trust me I'll give it chance now Take my hand, stop Put Van on the jukebox And then we start to dance And now I'm singing like Girl, you know I want your love Your love was handmade for somebody like me Come on now, follow my lead I may be crazy, don't mind me Say, boy, let's not talk too much Grab on my waist and put that body on me Come on now, follow my lead Come, come on now, follow my lead I'm in love with the shape of you We push and pull like a magnet do Although my heart is falling too I'm in love with your body And last night you were in my room And now my bedsheets smell like you Every day discovering something brand new I'm in love with your body Oh I oh I oh I oh I I'm in love with your body Oh I oh I oh I oh I I'm in love with your body Oh I oh I oh I oh I I'm in love with your body Every day discovering something brand new I'm in love with the shape of you

[@Zirigomkr1]

One week in we let the story begin We're going out on our first date You and me are thrifty So go all you can eat Fill up your bag and I fill up a plate We talk for hours and hours about the sweet and the sour And how your family is doing okay Leave and get in a taxi, then kiss in the backseat Tell the driver make the radio play And I'm singing like Girl, you know I want your love Your love was handmade for somebody like me Come on now, follow my lead I may be crazy, don't mind me Say, boy, let's not talk too much Grab on my waist and put that body on me Come on now, follow my lead Come, come on now, follow my lead I'm in love with the shape of you We push and pull like a magnet do Although my heart is falling too I'm in love with your body And last night you were in my room And now my bedsheets smell like you Every day discovering something brand new I'm in love with your body Oh I oh I oh I oh I I'm in love with your body Oh I oh I oh I oh I I'm in love with your body Oh I oh I oh I oh I I'm in love with your body Every day discovering something brand new I'm in love with the shape of you Come on, be my baby, come on Come on, be my baby, come on Come on, be my baby, come on Come on, be my baby, come on Come on, be my baby, come on Come on, be my baby, come on Come on, be my baby, come on Come on, be my baby, come on

[@klaraliontheroad]

I'm 20 now and think I've listened to my first Jamie Cullum album when I must've been about 6 or 7. still my absolute favourite artist. well done, Jamie! 🤗

[@AriGiovanella]

thank you for making the world a better place Jamie

[@karenmanaseryan4242]

Brilliant!!!!!

[@perrinechretien9854]

It's amazing ! I'm in love with his voice !!💗💗💗💗💗

[@muniracoronado804]

Extraordinary 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌟

[@rociobelen8567]

He's done it AGAIN. I'm in love with this song

[@SilverShadow70]

I love this! Jamie - I didn't sing for 20 odd years and I got myself back in by doing this, learning, recording and sharing a song within one evening - so maybe a couple of hours! It was a great process.

[@christinabennettSYA]

So great! Really glad Ed shared this on Twitter.

[@ivanwwe13]

Coolest shit KZbin has recommended me ever!

[@McKennaKay14]

Just as I was starting to get bored of this song, you come in and make it brand new again

[@brownyb80]

INSANELY GOODDDD!!!!

[@ynamaste902]

I think I could listen that all along my life.............. what a great pleasure

[@HolandaChiquita]

I remember being absolutely in love with that frog from Meet The Robinsons... I still think Where Is Your Heart At is his best song ever! Which is difficult, because everything he sings is so very amazing!

[@Benwheatleys]

There's covering a song, and then owning the song. This version is the latter. Superb.

[@veterankasrkin7416]

Dat Jazzy touch...... *(✿´‿`)*

[@alligatortearstns]

So good! I have chills listening to this version. Jamie is amazing as always.

[@niaata1171]

He's so adorable. Why.

[@delaynemartinez6396]

I recently found your Song Society and it just feeds my soul. Please do more!! I can't get enough! Or at least come back and visit in Portland, OR!! We miss you here in our rainy city!

[@melanievigneron5460]

So good ! I love this song & Ed ! But this version is amazing 😍 Thanks so much Mr Cullum you're a great talented Artist ! 👏👏 Kisses from Biarritz France 😘 💋 💜

[@jasmine543210]

this is so sultry...love it!

[@djcmedia1]

Jamie and the team are outstanding

[@Catateme9]

So great! I'm now even more pumped about seeing Jamie in Aarhus, Denmark in the summer!

[@drrrk9931]

THE ORIGINAL AND THIS VERSION ARE BEAUTIFUL IN THEIR OWN WAY!!!

[@juliadavis5679]

Should make an album with all of the song society pieces.

[@AylaASMR]

Julia Davis I'd totally buy that.

[@Lukas-jn6yx]

Thats the best Cover That i ever heard

[@julianfornari8031]

3:31- 3:55 Brilliant.

[@typicallyrosie]

At 2:33 I died oh DAYAMN. He is perfection

[@stefanodemaco]

What a great idea! Goooo!

[@majito7001]

Ed Sheeran sent me... he's right... this is so beautiful!

[@mooh2802]

Lol.^^

[@ymulet4837]

Nobody like you to perform such a good song! Love it Jamie Cullum, you do get better everything you play!

[@saralagerholm2507]

goosepumps all over my body! i aboslutely love this! holy mother!

[@quietri0t]

That chorus-interpretation is chord-wise just brilliant!

[@leog.467]

I love this so much, I think it gives the lyrics somehow a deeper more depressed meaning.

[@Aners1]

Jamie, you are amazing, hope to see you tour in Vancouver, BC Canada again soon! Love these Song Society videos!

[@beatrizmari4975]

No matter how much I like a song, I always like his covers more.

[@mariaisabelrodriguezluque5228]

I didn't like this song. Now i love it! He does magic.

[@myviews107]

Fantastic!!!!!

[@ireemguven]

and again awesome 👊🏻

My top > Guitar/Voice = John Mayer, Piano/Voice = Jamie Cullum Would we see that merge someday? :__

[@guitargeekette]

I'd be here for that in a nanosecond

[@nilsonsls]

Acoustic guitar/Voice = Ben Howard

[@majshkdt]

Omg I was thinking the same ❤️hope it happens someday

[@annamichaelalacierdabrioso1352]

Nandertal You are a Genius, Buddy!!!

[@Risingabovethenoise]

LOVE THIS. Love Jamie's voice, the perfect balance of COOL with RAT PACK savvy... A one-man Rat Pack!

[@lauradiana3381]

i can already imagine ed listening to this version of the song late in the night half drunk and just being like This dude knows, as he make some soft moves with his head

[@drrrk9931]

OK I think imma play this song everyday for the next 3 months until you upload a new video lol

[@AlexVianaable]

Love you Jamie!

[@gitaazzuria5077]

BEST THING ON EARTH like seriously?????????????????????????????

[@JodieCoooper]

Can't get enough of this. So refreshing!

[@Sagittario72]

Genius!

[@iturriberry]

Increible te sigo hace ańos, me encantan tus covers, veni a la Argentina!!!! quiero ir a escucharte!!!

[@carolinariback260]

The song society needs to be on Apple Music!

[@schumi4570]

Love!!!!!

[@zeifodb]

Lovely touch..

[@awesomdom]

Sure Jamie turns into gold everything he touches... but Jojo is the star of the video. The effortlessness. The grace.

[@willwedu]

Oh I, Oh I, Oh I ohhhhh ohhh

[@jonashackl6521]

I love their music :) But especially I love the dog!

[@philrossa]

This is the best thing I've heard the last view month!!

[@MiguelAldanotes]

Screw Spotify! i wanna buy and own this. I'd love this in a vinyl.

[@estebanperera5743]

se va de tema este pibe que genio por dios

[@rukiyedeniz]

Wanted to give millions of thumbs up! That's just awesome...

[@myownlive6457]

loved it soooo much !!!!!!Can't wait to see you in Portugal this summer !!!!!!! please keep doing Ed sheeran !!!!

[@LolaDubini]

Je suis si fan !

Awesome!

[@majshkdt]

Genius❤️

[@HernanGnesutta]

Genius!!!!! Love this series / concept!!!! Greetings from Argentina!!! Thank you very much for the music!!! Its awesome!!!

[@blancacarreno9972]

Pero...como se puede ser tan super buenísimo!!!!!😍😍😍😍