Daddy
Designer menswear label based in London. Daddy was originally founded by Nin Bose and Nathan Collins as a Design Consultancy. The company was renamed Bose Collins and a clothing brand was created keeping the name 'Daddy'. James has performed at gigs wearing some of Daddy's distinctive printed T-Shirts.
Daisy
James' youngest sister. Daisy sung backing
vocals for James when he supported Katie Melua on tour in Febuary/March 2004 and supporting Carina Round and Damien Dempsey in May 2004. James
has another sister Emily.
Dallas, Matt
American Actor. Best known for his role as Kyle in the U.S. television series Kyle XY. Matt starred in the music video for Goodbye My Lover along with Mischa Barton.
Dancing Days
Song co-written by James, Jimmy Hogarth and Sacha Scarbeck. As yet unreleased, but a favourite he opened gigs with in the 2005 tours. Also known by the title 'Your Dancing Days Are Over'.
Dangermouse
James' favourite cartoon. Dangermouse - The World's Greatest Mouse Detective and his sidekick Penfold. Made by Cosgrove Hall Films.
Dangerous
Song co-written by James and Steve Robson. From James' third studio album Some Kind Of Trouble. So Far Gone was released (digitally) as a single on 12th September 2011. The music video was directed by Luc Janin and filmed on September 12th (on the same day as the single release) at Volupte Burlesque Club, London.
Davies, Mark
Director. Mark directed the music videos for the original single releases of High and Wisemen.
Dear Katie
Song written by Paul Beard and sung by James. Dear Katie is the B-side track on the 1973 Single.
Dempsey, Damien
Irish singer, songwriter. James supported Damien and Carina Round on tour in May 2004
Different Country, Same State
Different Country, Same State - On the Road with James Blunt is a book written by Peter Hardy. Published in 2010 the book documents the All The Lost Souls world tour.
Digipak The earliest version of Back To Bedlam was released as a limited edition (5000 copies) Digipak. This is a cardboard case that folds out into 3 sections.
Digital Live EP
The Digital Live EP was recorded at 93 Feet East in London, UK in January 2005 and released as an exclusive digital download on Itunes on 18th April 2005. The EP features live performances of the songs (in order) Billy, So Long Jimmy, Cry, No Bravery and Wisemen.
Discography See the Discography page.
Dont Go
Demo Song written by James. The lyrics were reworked for the song I Can't Hear The Music.
Dont Let Me Down
Song co-written by James and Peter-John Vettese. It was recorded by Belgium singer Stan Van Samang and features on his debut album 'Welcome Home' released on November 29th 2007. It was also recorded by Idina Menzel and features on her album 'I Stand' released on January 29th 2008.
Doctors Without Borders Charity Organsition. See Médecins Sans Frontières.
Documentaries Film documentaries about James. See Return To Kosovo and Till You're Told To Stop.
Doucet, Luke
Canadian singer, songwriter. Luke (And The White Falcon) supported James on his Canadian Tour in November 2008.
DVDs
A DVD/CD titled Chasing Time: The Bedlam Sessions
was released on February 13th 2006. See also Wisemen for information about the DVD single.
Dylan, Bob
American singer, songwriter famously remembered for his songs during the 60's. James covered his song I Want You for the compilation album Listen to Bob Dylan - A Tribute released on October 10th 2005 by Drive Thru Records.