Can you talk about writing this song?Īrthur: Yeah, I was actually pretty hung over that day. Your co-writer Neil Ormandy told me you wrote this song in Los Angeles with him and Steve Solomon. They helped make the songs cohesive.ĭK: Your song “Say You Won’t Let Go” has become a big hit. Some of these were really instrumental in making sure the songs weren’t 12 minutes, you know?” (laughs). I would have a melody together and a concept, and some lyrics. I do think the album is the most personal piece of work that I’ve made.Īrthur: Yeah, a lot of the time that was it. So yeah, it was kind of easy-a lot of those songs kind of wrote themselves, because it was a conversational, therapeutic album, you know. , I’m sure you’ve been able to figure out that I battled with mental health issues and addiction and all those things. I worked with some great co-writers and producers, but I’m very proud in saying that all of the songs came fundamentally from me and what I was going through at that time. James Arthur: Thank you, that’s very kind. Did you write most of the lyrics for the album? He discusses his new album, and he tells how he co-wrote his hit, “Say You Won’t Let Go.”ĭK: I really like your new album-the songs are excellent and the lyrics are honest and heartfelt. We are pleased to do this new Q&A interview with James Arthur. Here’s the video of James Arthur’s hit, “Say You Won’t Let Go.”ĭK: When you would start a new writing session, would you discuss an idea or title first, and tell the co-writers what you wanted to write about? tour, Arthur will be launching this fall a major arena tour throughout the U.K. And currently, he’s embarked on a two-month tour in the U.S., opening for OneRepublic. His new success has led to him playing gigs in the U.K., Japan, Germany, France, Belgium and Luxembourg. and Europe, but he’s achieved a new popularity worldwide. Several of the album’s songs recall the emotions and stress he felt during this period, and his subsequent recovery.įollowing the fall 2016 release of his Back from the Edge album and single “Say You Won’t Let Go,” Arthur has not only made a big comeback in the U.K. As a result, the songs on his album Back from the Edge are autobiographical, and very open and honest. In more recent interviews, Arthur has revealed that he suffered from anxiety and addictions (around 2014-2015). He temporarily faced a backlash, and he parted ways with his label Syco (Simon Cowell’s label) in 2014, although he has since re-signed with them (for the U.K.). and Europe in 2012 & 2013, Arthur went through a difficult and sometimes controversial period where he was criticized for certain statements he made. Here’s an excerpt of our interview with James Arthur, who tells how he wrote his hit song, “Say You Won’t Let Go.”Īfter his success in the U.K. What’s also impressive about Arthur’s success this year, is that his album Back from the Edge is excellent, and not just the single, “Say You Won’t Let Go.” The album contains 13 songs co-written or written by Arthur, that showcase his strong vocals and compelling songs with deeply personal lyrics, that reflect what he’s experienced since his initial breakthrough in 2012. hitting #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the Adult Top 40 chart. “Say You Won’t Let Go’ has become a major hit in about 30 countries, reaching #1 in several countries, and in the U.S. However, it is with his latest album, Back from the Edge (on Columbia Records), and single “Say You Won’t Let Go,” that Arthur has achieved U.S. The singer/songwriter, who has a powerful soul/pop voice, immediately had chart success with his #1 European hit single, “Impossible,” followed by the #2 hit, “You’re Nobody ‘til Somebody Loves You.” and Europe since he won The X Factor (U.K. James Arthur has been a music star in the U.K.
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