''Catching Tales'' is the fourth album by
Jamie Cullum
Jamie Cullum (born 20 August 1979) is an English jazz-pop singer, songwriter and radio presenter. Although primarily a vocalist and pianist, he also accompanies himself on other instruments, including guitar and drums. He has recorded nine stu ...
. It was released in late September 2005 in the United Kingdom and a few weeks later in the United States.
Background
This release followed ''
Twentysomething'', Cullum's biggest seller to date. Like that album, Cullum performs some original material as well as some
covers and
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. The first single from the album was "Get Your Way", followed by "Mind Trick" later in 2005. In 2006, "Photograph" was released as a single.
Stewart Levine
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, producer of ''Twentysomething'', repeated duties on this album. Additionally, renowned
hip hop DJ and
Gorillaz
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member
Dan Nakamura
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Early life
Nakamura was bo ...
(aka Dan the Automator) helped to produce the first track "Get Your Way".
The European version of the album features the
Gershwin tune "
Fascinating Rhythm
"Fascinating Rhythm" is a popular song written by George Gershwin in 1924 with lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
It was first introduced by Cliff Edwards, Fred Astaire and Adele Astaire in the Broadway musical '' Lady Be Good.'' The Astaires also recorde ...
", unlike the American and French versions. A deluxe edition was released and came with a DVD including an 18-minute feature entitled "Telling Tales", a
behind-the-scenes documentary about the making and promotion of the album.
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, an exclusive Dutch edition of the album was released. This edition came with a bonus CD which includes the two songs "All at Sea" and "Everlasting Love", performed live at
BNN's ''That's Live''.
Cullum has toured extensively around the world in support of the album.
Track listing
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications and sales
References
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2005 albums
Jamie Cullum albums
Verve Records albums
Albums produced by Stewart Levine