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Having won two BRIT Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards, as well as receiving five Grammy Award nominations, James Blunt is a singer-songwriter who has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. He rose to prominence in 2004 with the release of his debut album, Back to Bedlam, which became the best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK. He previously served as a reconnaissance officer in Kosovo under NATO, and actively supports Médecins Sans Frontières and Help For Heroes.
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  • @OxfordUnion
    @OxfordUnion5 жыл бұрын

    Watch the rest of James Blunt's talk here: kzread.info/head/PLOAFgXcJkZ2xi6gtPC-ZX-PHCmieHE7Bi

  • @iforgotmyoldname

    @iforgotmyoldname

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sickaboo to to person who said he wasn't capable

  • @user-gs4mi7wu3e

    @user-gs4mi7wu3e

    7 ай бұрын

    Still here .... X ❤❤ h e p honorary graduate .... definitely ! 2:17

  • @user-gs4mi7wu3e

    @user-gs4mi7wu3e

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@iforgotmyoldname2:49

  • @user-gs4mi7wu3e

    @user-gs4mi7wu3e

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@rhondamacmurchie58182:58

  • @user-gs4mi7wu3e

    @user-gs4mi7wu3e

    7 ай бұрын

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  • @KirkDustin80
    @KirkDustin802 ай бұрын

    James humor is top notch. People don't realize how funny and quick witted he is.

  • @wr9501
    @wr95016 жыл бұрын

    James is an intelligent man, humble, witty, great sense of humor and love his music.

  • @selmaaparecidasilva4335

    @selmaaparecidasilva4335

    Жыл бұрын

    🇧🇷 Amo esse rapaz. E concordo com você.

  • @linahuenger4279

    @linahuenger4279

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@selmaaparecidasilva4335 James Blunt Konzert

  • @jennyj4111
    @jennyj41117 жыл бұрын

    Blunt's self-deprecation is so endearing.

  • @kevinflemming5928

    @kevinflemming5928

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very true. While I'm not a fan of his music, I think he is a fantastic person. He has that classic British trait of taking the piss out of ourselves, just as much as we do with each other. Sarcasm is rife here and I absolutely love that it's an integral part of our society.

  • @amandahua

    @amandahua

    2 жыл бұрын

    AQAAWwwwwwww@@kevinflemming5928

  • @kevinflemming5928

    @kevinflemming5928

    2 жыл бұрын

    Eh?

  • @bluejean007
    @bluejean0075 жыл бұрын

    He is so sharp, even the audience found it difficult to catch up

  • @SimPlazaOffical

    @SimPlazaOffical

    3 жыл бұрын

    i see what you did there ;)

  • @antonyhudson6679

    @antonyhudson6679

    3 жыл бұрын

    English is their second language

  • @michaelmantione286

    @michaelmantione286

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@antonyhudson6679 lol

  • @rhondamacmurchie5818

    @rhondamacmurchie5818

    7 ай бұрын

    Always looks like a prince he speaks definitely related He's My Brother😂❤

  • @tomlloyd2603
    @tomlloyd26037 жыл бұрын

    I love James Blunt. However, to everyone commenting on the interviewer, grow up. He's being insanely polite, and fairly confident all things considering. The reason he's "boring" is because his role is to ask questions and wait on answers, he's not the one everyone is there to see, and he isn't trying to make that the case.

  • @norwegiangangsta

    @norwegiangangsta

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank God this isn't Reddit or 4chan.

  • @hardave17

    @hardave17

    4 жыл бұрын

    You mean Will from the Inbetweeners?

  • @johndc498

    @johndc498

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well said Tom

  • @aaronflatt3525

    @aaronflatt3525

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can't see any negative comments on the interviewer. His questioning is poor though, just asks the next question on the card rather than building on the previous answer

  • @linahuenger4279

    @linahuenger4279

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@norwegiangangstaich James Blunt Konzert

  • @jasonandrews5586
    @jasonandrews55865 жыл бұрын

    I've always like his music, but now the guy. He is very smart. And extremely quick witted. All while being his true self. The passion in his songs are evident in his responses about war and the life of a soldier. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this interview and his interactions with the audience. Well done sir.

  • @Tubingonline1
    @Tubingonline15 жыл бұрын

    He is so witty and intelligent! He is nerdy as well, he doesn't sound like a musician at all when he is not singing. He is so blunt when he talks!

  • @suzle
    @suzle4 жыл бұрын

    Love his sense of humour. He always puts himself down, yet is clearly extremely intelligent.

  • @Aleixoman
    @Aleixoman7 жыл бұрын

    This guy is awsome!! He is a great singer and very smart. I always learn something with him. Congratulations to Oxford Union!

  • @lisadaly1200
    @lisadaly12006 жыл бұрын

    He's self deprecating and funny. What a breath of fresh air in the entertainment industry! I love how he can get in front of all these stuffy Oxford bods and just start talking in his hilarious usual way.

  • @Jamesblunt09

    @Jamesblunt09

    4 ай бұрын

    @lisa Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

  • @Nimmo1492
    @Nimmo14927 жыл бұрын

    As an ex-squaddie, I have an immense respect for Capt. Blount. He's a very grounded, down to earth bloke who speaks of the reality of being a soldier.

  • @tylerstgeorge6636

    @tylerstgeorge6636

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same my eldest brother served with him household calvary blues and royals and greatest respect for him, I wanted to serve but I have autism adhd and other medical conditions but I was proud of the fact I completed 14 weeks basic training at pirbright ADSC and Training Centre phase 1 soldier training sadly though I could not continue was medically discharged before phase 2 but I am now 24 nearly and at college for disabilities I also have a NVQ2 in health and social care i worked in a care home for elderly people after army training and then i had mental health due to family tragedy but I'm now a registered volunteer for Help for Heroes and proud of it and I do my asdan stuff and get support from my day centre

  • @catherinefitzpatrick9144

    @catherinefitzpatrick9144

    5 жыл бұрын

    Tyler St George Great to hear you take such good care of yourself, Tyler. I know your loved one's are as proud of you as they are of brother! Be happy!

  • @toniencheff4046

    @toniencheff4046

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tylerstgeorge6636 you have done so well to my way of thinking, and I have great respect for you coming against the obstacles in your life. You inspire me as much as James Blunt. I bet he would say the same thing.

  • @nimarosepiper6759

    @nimarosepiper6759

    8 ай бұрын

    @@tylerstgeorge6636 Well done! Doing and being your best, you serve as much as your brother.

  • @strooomon
    @strooomon7 жыл бұрын

    Would love to hang out with James. He seems very genuine, very intelligent and very cool.

  • @minish1
    @minish17 жыл бұрын

    Smart, funny and modest as always. Just for the record I still buy CD's

  • @conleth44byrne

    @conleth44byrne

    7 жыл бұрын

    mina panahy

  • @conleth44byrne

    @conleth44byrne

    7 жыл бұрын

    His alright with james blunt sings time

  • @johnkevin7992

    @johnkevin7992

    6 жыл бұрын

    You buy CD's (just) for the record? 😅

  • @truemessage77
    @truemessage776 жыл бұрын

    Having such sad songs he is still being an absolutely funny and happy person. We can see that. Good singer 😊

  • @rstremcha
    @rstremcha4 жыл бұрын

    This is actually truly great. I've always admired him and what he's done in life. He willed this career into being.

  • @MartinaBC19
    @MartinaBC197 жыл бұрын

    A great character and soul! And a fantastic artist and musician! Fully deserved, Dr. Blunt!

  • @sultanofswingdrift3021
    @sultanofswingdrift30217 жыл бұрын

    NO BRAVERY is one of my favorite songs, to bad he thinks nobody knows it.. Love this guy.

  • @larry-naylor

    @larry-naylor

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love it, it's one of my all time favourite songs.

  • @simonj5113
    @simonj51137 жыл бұрын

    One has to have admiration for an English Gentleman who puts an honest point across.

  • @scor66
    @scor667 жыл бұрын

    I love this guy!!!! what a funny, smart, beautiful man! and his music is pure magic!

  • @Evelyn-ob9ki
    @Evelyn-ob9ki3 жыл бұрын

    I could listen this British accent for years!

  • @personalchallenge8205
    @personalchallenge82057 жыл бұрын

    He seems so friendly, and love his sense of humour

  • @WhisperingJohn
    @WhisperingJohn6 жыл бұрын

    James is so bright and talented.

  • @neilwallaceandlolawallace1969
    @neilwallaceandlolawallace19694 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful humble man Who has written amazing songs And without doubt the Saddest song I've ever heard.. Take care james

  • @rickbarrington
    @rickbarrington4 жыл бұрын

    James Blunt is impressive. Grounded, intelligent, articulate and witty to boot. Not just a pretty faced musician. Oxford probably disappointed him with all the fawning though.

  • @rva
    @rva7 жыл бұрын

    oh I adore him

  • @jonsmith1162

    @jonsmith1162

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's touring. Get tickets if you're in the UK 🇬🇧

  • @Sorken.1994

    @Sorken.1994

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love him.

  • @grambypamby
    @grambypamby5 жыл бұрын

    Love Love Love James in an interview. I didn't mind the interviewer I focused on James . Thank you James for your service in the Army . And everything you do for others. God Bless 😊

  • @cece3194
    @cece31946 жыл бұрын

    Thank you James Blunt for your service. God bless you.

  • @tylerstgeorge6636

    @tylerstgeorge6636

    5 жыл бұрын

    My eldest brother served with James Blunt in the Blues and Royals Bosnia and Kosovo's and my brother was a senior NCO SGT and he said even though James Blunt was a senior officer he was treated and wanted to be treated as equal regardless of ranks or position he was made fun of but he was and is a respected humble and ordinary man who served his country and then bravely decided to write and sing his songs one of which actually depicts some of his emotions and experience in the military it's called "Carry You Home"

  • @Mikkee33
    @Mikkee337 жыл бұрын

    Seems a genuinely decent guy. Respect.

  • @bad.wabbit
    @bad.wabbit7 жыл бұрын

    What a great interview.. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this!

  • @boatingforbeginners7949
    @boatingforbeginners79494 жыл бұрын

    The first 15mins had me howling with laughter and so unexpected in such a serious arena, Very enjoyable and endearing. Great channel

  • @sweetmeme101
    @sweetmeme1013 жыл бұрын

    Why isn't this getting more attention. Just when I though Dr.Blunt was amazing. HE STOPS A WAR! Gives me such confidence to achieve my future

  • @Jamesblunt09

    @Jamesblunt09

    4 ай бұрын

    @michelle Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

  • @joannem8405
    @joannem8405 Жыл бұрын

    Great interview, so glad I stumbled upon it. James is a wonderful human being and deserves the success his acquired.

  • @angelachanellehuang5663

    @angelachanellehuang5663

    6 ай бұрын

    I'm stumped. He has doctorate

  • @joannem8405

    @joannem8405

    6 ай бұрын

    @@angelachanellehuang5663 Stumped About what? What doctorate? Certainly not from Oxford.

  • @Jamesblunt09

    @Jamesblunt09

    4 ай бұрын

    @@joannem8405 Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

  • @voulafisentzidis8830

    @voulafisentzidis8830

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@joannem8405it's an honorary doctorate.

  • @karenlove2538
    @karenlove25383 ай бұрын

    I love James Blunt

  • @susieh2100
    @susieh21005 жыл бұрын

    James Blunt is so wonderfully Self deprecating, his take on what it means to be a soldier is spot on in Man y ways.

  • @Wierdo87
    @Wierdo873 жыл бұрын

    his eyes is magic itself!

  • @terrykhaseke9679
    @terrykhaseke96796 жыл бұрын

    I love his sense of humour!

  • @jacpod2046
    @jacpod20467 жыл бұрын

    I had no idea his family had to do with Denmark. As a Danish James Blunt fan, I think that's awesome.

  • @johndc498
    @johndc4983 жыл бұрын

    Great guy - generous and so humble - underestimated . Saw him live in Berlin in February fantastic .

  • @stevesandford1437
    @stevesandford14375 жыл бұрын

    Listening to this, I find myself liking his music more... (And I didn't before...) What a nice man he is... xx SF

  • @carmenonea3800
    @carmenonea38006 жыл бұрын

    awesome person, talented and bright human being! What a treat!

  • @LaPlaztique
    @LaPlaztique4 жыл бұрын

    He’s so very brilliant and charismatic!

  • @mmclaughlin056
    @mmclaughlin0562 ай бұрын

    Amazing

  • @reggiedixon2
    @reggiedixon22 жыл бұрын

    For presumably very bright students who have made it to Oxford, the audience seems extraordinarily slow-witted when understanding his humour.

  • @annjackson9858
    @annjackson98587 жыл бұрын

    Best relaxed interview I've watched with James. Comes across as a genuine nice guy, intelligent, wicked sense of humour and of course writes songs that I gladly spend money on. Oxford-great job!

  • @Sharon-kr1ui

    @Sharon-kr1ui

    Жыл бұрын

    amazing.

  • @Jamesblunt09

    @Jamesblunt09

    4 ай бұрын

    @ann Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

  • @DougPanton
    @DougPanton7 жыл бұрын

    Great guy

  • @TP-fl9ul
    @TP-fl9ul5 жыл бұрын

    Omg he's so sweet

  • @anitalouis7012
    @anitalouis70127 ай бұрын

    My favorite singer ❤❤

  • @kayclark8403
    @kayclark840310 ай бұрын

    There is always a story behind each person he has many love his music love him as a man, love how he supported young iam Tongi love you James ❤🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @HunterBelkiran
    @HunterBelkiran7 жыл бұрын

    He has such an amazing charisma and sense of humor! love it

  • @coleenastruthers6815
    @coleenastruthers68154 жыл бұрын

    I loved this interview, a little saucy in a quiet way..... what I loved most ,how you protected your wife........ I do love all your music 💜...... thank you

  • @Jamesblunt09

    @Jamesblunt09

    4 ай бұрын

    @coleena Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

  • @CoxJoxSox
    @CoxJoxSox7 жыл бұрын

    Oh I wish I had been at the Union for this one - I like James.

  • @vaibhavsharma4202
    @vaibhavsharma42027 жыл бұрын

    best accent in the world . 😍

  • @vincelotigiers2026
    @vincelotigiers20266 жыл бұрын

    I just love James and his work.

  • @rokozumvu6395
    @rokozumvu63952 жыл бұрын

    Could listen to him talk the whole day ✨

  • @jallred180
    @jallred1807 жыл бұрын

    James Blunt, I do not have twitter but I love your music as well as your heroism to defending all Countries against Terrorism & helping the United States & you are very humorous. Jeremy, West Jordan, UT USA

  • @danda757
    @danda757Ай бұрын

    James, please think about writing a military song since you have a strong military family. Love your songs.😊

  • @editname2181
    @editname21815 жыл бұрын

    Easily the most intelligent person in the room!.

  • @perceivedvillian3584

    @perceivedvillian3584

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah definitely! The interviewer and everyone in the audience seemed like complete morons in comparison to the great James blunt! The interviewer asked a few smart questions but everyone else just sat there like a dumb dog

  • @danielcasey9022
    @danielcasey90225 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. Honest and open. Raw, he is what he is and that's that. Great stuff.

  • @davidwatson8434
    @davidwatson8434Ай бұрын

    What a great person he is The Now "Monster" song hit has shown me a new perspective on this man

  • @bikecam911
    @bikecam9115 жыл бұрын

    Never knew he is so easy to love.

  • @pklosterman73
    @pklosterman733 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Oxford Union for sharing this AMAZING interview. This gift, this morning is no mistake. I’m grateful for every minute of this. ❤️❤️

  • @JoanaAlvarez-kt2xx

    @JoanaAlvarez-kt2xx

    11 ай бұрын

    Plisss help your , mi hausa dorothea bonjoby estepahia dont good, corpotamient dont good corpotamient i'm deseperexion,😢😢 i'm chusmes

  • @41bmc
    @41bmc Жыл бұрын

    James is sharp and has a great sense of humour....and of course very talented musically.

  • @livb6945
    @livb69452 жыл бұрын

    He clearly is very bright, and humble.

  • @scottnever8732
    @scottnever87323 жыл бұрын

    So humble and in my book a living Legend

  • @barbaranaiman9783
    @barbaranaiman97833 жыл бұрын

    James I totally love u your voice is incredible and every song u do is great also what a great sence of humor you are so funny I'm sure people see that I really really enjoy it 💟👍🥰👌

  • @Jamesblunt09

    @Jamesblunt09

    4 ай бұрын

    @barbara Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

  • @Dreama40
    @Dreama404 жыл бұрын

    Love this guy is see shades of Frank Spencer in him, loved his songs as well, left it all out there.

  • @neilwallaceandlolawallace1969
    @neilwallaceandlolawallace19695 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely a topman

  • @toniencheff4046
    @toniencheff40462 жыл бұрын

    James, I feel smitten with you!🌹🌹

  • @preechavohariwatt6991
    @preechavohariwatt69913 жыл бұрын

    Love him. He is hilarious.

  • @555davi
    @555davi7 жыл бұрын

    What a nice guy

  • @chandananimalsepala-5805
    @chandananimalsepala-58052 ай бұрын

    Music is Universal Language

  • @manuelaalves9354
    @manuelaalves9354 Жыл бұрын

    Love you James Every time I hear the more I appreciate you and admire you Thank yiu for your life4

  • @manuelaalves9354

    @manuelaalves9354

    2 ай бұрын

    Great Captain

  • @cheridaugherty8710
    @cheridaugherty87107 жыл бұрын

    ❤just love him❤ God bless you and yours James Blunt

  • @Jamesblunt09

    @Jamesblunt09

    4 ай бұрын

    @cheri Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

  • @paulralph2022
    @paulralph20225 жыл бұрын

    What a nice guy, and what a 'dead' audience! All locked in separate bubbles... they struggle to get on his level. I think he does very well to overcome their reticence and, to be honest, relative dullness.

  • @almostideal1306
    @almostideal13062 жыл бұрын

    Never been fan of his music, but his interviews are amazing.

  • @colingoldthorpe5918
    @colingoldthorpe59184 жыл бұрын

    Such a great British treasure !!!!!!!

  • @IbnulSharar
    @IbnulSharar7 жыл бұрын

    Love this guy

  • @jasonhogg8541
    @jasonhogg85416 жыл бұрын

    its good for capt blund to speak up for us lot. good on him.us lot suffer In silence.

  • @xxcrazyeminemfanxx
    @xxcrazyeminemfanxx7 жыл бұрын

    even when James blunt talk you can tell he can sing coz his voice he speaks in tune

  • @MrPrash1234
    @MrPrash12347 жыл бұрын

    Loved it.

  • @zizoedwin
    @zizoedwin7 жыл бұрын

    "I have tens loads of thousands of songs on this(iPhone)" Later Q: What kind of music do you listen to? " I only listen to my own songs " LOL

  • @Neopiece007
    @Neopiece0075 жыл бұрын

    Blunt Is So Smooth & Intriguing! His Music Is Pure Soul! His Performance Is Flawless & I Dedicate This To My Love! #RAWR❤💥

  • @nicholaswildman2782
    @nicholaswildman2782 Жыл бұрын

    They must have had the dense crowd in this time, I don't think they realised he was joking half the time.

  • @K6BIV
    @K6BIV3 ай бұрын

    A wonderful interview..Thank you

  • @mohammedmurtaza3257
    @mohammedmurtaza32572 жыл бұрын

    Thank you James... Very insightful objective straight forward human....

  • @despairgaming6669
    @despairgaming66695 жыл бұрын

    I grew up listening to his songs..

  • @havennewbowtow8835
    @havennewbowtow88353 жыл бұрын

    What a really cool bloke he is. Cheers mate for making me smile.

  • @garryharriman7349
    @garryharriman73495 жыл бұрын

    James wipes the floor with the Alan Partridige like interviewer and he isn't even aware of it. I have to say, there have been some very impressive and accomplished guests invited to speak at the Union, but Mr Blunt's is by far the best I have seen. James is one smart cookie!

  • @paulbradford8240
    @paulbradford82404 жыл бұрын

    What an interesting, self-deprecating and erudite man. I bemoan the fact that television interviews of interesting people are nothing like they were in the past with interviewers such as Michael Parkinson. We miss so much these days from people who can have worthwhile things to say. James' comments about dark humour helping you through difficult times are true. The same awful humour existed when I was a Police Officer. I enjoy the fact that his humour is often based upon irony and quite often not picked up by his audience. Some good questions too from the audience. I will be looking at more of these Q&A sessions with the Oxford Union.

  • @arykesdeminno4389
    @arykesdeminno43892 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @HullEastYorkshire
    @HullEastYorkshire4 жыл бұрын

    Love James ❤️

  • @jasonhogg8541
    @jasonhogg85416 жыл бұрын

    great singer. us lot have it hard on civvy street. james b is a good singer fair play to him top guy one of us.

  • @trishjackson1428
    @trishjackson14285 ай бұрын

    I absolutely love James Blunt ❤❤❤

  • @Jamesblunt09

    @Jamesblunt09

    4 ай бұрын

    @trish Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

  • @Norwichjase
    @Norwichjase4 жыл бұрын

    He’s such a great guy

  • @jerfacekilla
    @jerfacekilla3 жыл бұрын

    Damn, he's quick with the humour!! Love him 😂

  • @prettymishty9647
    @prettymishty96473 жыл бұрын

    I love his smile... ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jaielikem8673
    @jaielikem86736 жыл бұрын

    Amazing amazing james blunt

  • @margarethempenstall9741
    @margarethempenstall97418 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed this interview. Go James. Xo

  • @Jamesblunt09

    @Jamesblunt09

    4 ай бұрын

    @margaret Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

  • @mattiajames
    @mattiajames7 жыл бұрын

    I love him