Katie Melua interview, 20 years after first topping the charts (UK) 24/03/2023

[@refsmithy]

Listening to Katie's music never gets old. Closest Thing to Crazy is still one of my favourite songs ever

[@Robert_Fordin]

And "Better Than a Dream".

[@COIcultist]

Not to disparage the song, it is a damn good song, but it's obviously an older man song not a song meant for a young girl. It's Mike Batt writing for Mike Batt and it being farmed out to the best candidate for a hit in his company of artists.

[@MikeBattChannel]

@@Robert_Fordin Glad you like my two songs! 🙏

[@MikeBattChannel]

​@@COIcultist Thanks at least for (rarely) acknowledging my authorship of the songs. Yes, these two weren't written "for" her (whereas I wrote 9m Bicycles and many others "for" her), - and yes they are written from "my" heart rather than hers, but songs are supposed to be singable by different artists. I don't see it as being age-limited. They are not "older man" songs. They are just "songs" and the emotions could be those of someone of any age. Actually "Closest Thing: was written for a potential stage character only 23 years old, in 1992. If they were so "old manish", how come so many people think KM wrote therm herself!!! 🙂

[@COIcultist]

@@MikeBattChannel I'm touched that you would comment on something I wrote. I meant "Older Man" in terms of the emotions expressed, not that it would only appeal to older men. I can't have a combative debate about music with you because I know very little. Your toenail clippings will almost certainly have more musical knowledge and appreciation than I have. *"Songs are supposed to be singable by different artists."* I was trying to talk to someone about Bat Out Of Hell By Meatloaf, and I mentioned Todd Rundgren's part in it. Could anyone ever sing, I Saw The Light with even one quarter of the emotion of Rundgren? There have been massive hits where every ounce of the soul of a song has been removed. They turned a coin for the singer and the original writer, but would you want to waste your time listening to them? However old the character was, you were a man of 42 writing the song. I'd venture just about old enough to look at past experiences. Then again, you might have had fantastic maturity for your age. Some are not only gifted with musical abilities but the ability to express, thoughts, desires and emotions that are beyond most of us and beyond their tender years. Shuggie Otis wrote Strawberry Letter 23 at 16 I'm 61 and whist I have experienced deep emotions I still couldn't express such thoughts. As to what others think, I have no control of that. Leslie Crowther had masses of women say they couldn't tell Stork from butter. I was amazed that they could speak, as surely they must have had their tongues and all sensory organs removed from their mouths to express that inability to differentiate the two products?

[@thomascassidy8347]

I always think how beautiful she is and angelic voice.❤❤

[@martinbrady4111]

The first time I heard her I cried that's how beautiful a singer she is God bless you Katie fan forever xx

[@kermitefrog64]

Her songs are so rich in meaning. I like to listen to her as a way to heal from losing my wife of 32 years during COVID 4 years ago.

[@tinmarlarmyint3558]

Your voice really soothe to me. Keep it up work, Katie. Love from Myanmar

[@HelloWorld-dl4oy]

Katie is so good ❤

[@richardschorel6578]

She's my amazing grace.x

[@pareshmokani]

Despite earning so much success, Katie is still grateful for the life she has. She is very modest and equally gracious. I love her songs. Regards

[@hans-peterbrugger8963]

She's got twice as old and has aged by... let's say 5%. Miracle... 💖

[@Vincent9488]

Fan of Katie forever

[@garethbramley1]

Her new album is superb!!!!!

[@casek1238]

Four weeks ago I discovered a new artist: Katie Melua. She doesn't only make nice and inspiring songs, she also produces beautiful video-clips. Go on like that.

[@GrantDeGouveia]

I have loved you Katie since before you visited SA.

[@kennytaylor9840]

Wel done to that girl 🎉🎼👍

[@dariosanz17]

Me encanta su música, cada álbum tiene una partecita de ella que me enamora cada vez que la escucho. Gracias por existir en mis momentos difíciles. ❤

[@andreasursprunger5897]

It's incredible how she doesn't look that much different nowadays than 20 years ago.

[@fnordvelkor3386]

Probably got an oil portrait in the loft?

[@David-h4z2s]

She's still such a handsome women after all these years and still such a talent she's done well respect to her I enjoy her music❤

[@garybrown5769]

What a simp, she’s easy twice the size

[@gennaroianniciello4802]

Love her music

[@tatiaberadze]

❤❤❤

[@luckyvanilla388]

What a lovely creature! I think she would gorgeous with a short hair cut as well.....

[@rosemarystevenson8392]

Lovely artist, hasn't changed at all.

[@alexanio81]

I love her accent. It's a a beautiful mix of accents actually.

[@venugopalnvl]

Great Katie melua

[@David-h4z2s]

Well done Katie she looks so smart in her jacket

[@RobertStCyr-zh1tw]

I thought you were going to say that you had a great management team to help take care of the baby. lol. In retrospect that would have been a great idea for our kid. Hope to see you soon!!!

[@acanajib]

fan from malaysia since movie just like heaven released

[@rvbvbaservices]

Not one word about the dad.. Crazy acting :)

[@직사핸]

죽을 때까지 불러주세요.

[@dhdavidholloway]

Must be hard making an effort to come in for an interview which only lasts a few minutes

[@marswabisabi8918]

The kind of woman you would marry in a heartbeat...

[@johnnystarface7734]

Wish we met

[@Larry-x1f]

Very disappointed there was no mention of Terry Wogan (RIP) who gave her the biggest boost of audience anyone could have possibly had in their early career.

[@DeclanSharkey]

She hasn't aged a day

[@ThePupil]

Always loved her music. Unfortunately my spouse doesn't so much. She thinks her music is a bit too slow and sluggish. Luckily she does like her latest album, which is a win for me as well. As a fresh new dad I wish Katie all the best. Hope she can stay making music as long as it makes her happy. Might get lucky and get a signed album of Call of the Search! unfortunately not the 2004 but the new 2023 version. #value lol

[@jacktar9567]

great voice & lovely looking girl... such a shame she had to sing those goddam AWFUL SONGS by Mike Batt.... contractual obligation..?

[@PeriwinklePotter]

❤❤❤