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James

James is a British rock band from Manchester, England. They formed in 1982
and were active throughout the 1980s, but most successful during the 1990s.
Their hit singles include "Come Home", "Sit Down", and "She's a Star" as well
as their American college radio hit "Laid". Following the departure of lead
singer Tim Booth in 2001, the band became inactive but re-formed in ... read more

Watch: Interview

Interview video

Tim Booth of James talks to Geoff Lloyd about the parallel world of festivals, touring, playing the hits at festivals...
→ Posted 27 June 2011 10.33am — Comment on this

Photos: James play an Absolute Radio Live Session

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Photos: James at Hard Rock Calling 2011

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Watch: Interview

Interview video

James chat to Ben Jones backstage about how they wish he was really Geoff Lloyd, and how the band fight over what songs...
→ Posted 27 June 2011 10.32am — Comment on this

New song: Look Away

Good news James fans! The song 'Look Away' has been added to the Absolute Radio playlist.
→ Added 6 September 2010 12.00am

Photos: Latitude Festival 2010

Oi oi!Walking on WaterMini BandSuaveOutfitsHugIn the treesShh, she's sleepingLatitude PianoOn the DecksOn the DecksChilling in the treesChilling in the treesHappy buntingHappy buntingTom Jones is sexySewing MachinesSleepyThe crowdDrinksWallysFair DealSun hatFair fistsFair DealTalking sheepAfroDeckchairsChilling in the treesCow tentFair DealWith friendsStraw fight!Feathered eyesColourful palsFlowerDancing awayDo the RobotDancingBunny and friendBunny and friendFairy babyGreen capeFlagsBenchGirls in pinkWriting poetryBeautiful worldBig poleWhat a dudeSitting in the loungeWrestlersFriendsKiss the banana!Hand StencilsOut by the tentsBug eyesNice outfitOn yer bike!Vroom!Walking throughHall of MirrorsTongueMade with LoveFairdealFairdealFriendsDancingIn the ForestBandThe famous signFeetIn the forestFairyLove TheatreCuppaOrbTreeLatitude SignColoured sheepColoured sheepThe CrowdWatching ComedyWatching ComedyWatching ComedyRestingColourfulClimbing TressOoh-ah-ahHello!Up in the treesSleepingFair DealFair DealJammingSittingCrocGirlsLilyRestingHugVampire Weekend at Latitude 2010Vampire Weekend at Latitude 2010Vampire Weekend at Latitude 2010Vampire Weekend at Latitude 2010Vampire Weekend at Latitude 2010Jonsi at Latitude 2010Jonsi at Latitude 2010Charlotte Gainsbourg at Latitude 2010Charlotte Gainsbourg at Latitude 2010The Temper Trap at Latitude 2010The Temper Trap at Latitude 2010Tom Jones at Latitude 2010Tom Jones at Latitude 2010Tom Jones at Latitude 2010Tom Jones talks to Absolute RadioTom Jones talks to Absolute RadioTom Jones with Geoff LloydMumford And Sons at Latitude 2010Mumford And Sons at Latitude 2010Mumford And Sons at Latitude 2010Mumford And Sons with GeoffMumford And Sons backstageThe Temper Trap at Latitude 2010The Temper Trap at Latitude 2010James at Latitude 2010James on stageGeoff Lloyd and Tim BoothFrank Turner at Latitude 2010Frank Turner at Latitude 2010Frank Turner and Geoff LloydFrank Turner and Geoff LloydThe National backstageThe National backstageThe CrowdLaura MarlingLissie backstageLissie backstageBurlesque performerRichard Hawley backstageBackstage at Latitude 2010Arthur Smith backstageLaura MarlingIn a big bookLaura Marling on stageMulticoloured SheepDancersThe famous signageLounging aroundBeautiful ladiesFlorence and The Machine at Latitude 2010Florence and The Machine at Latitude 2010Florence and The Machine at Latitude 2010Florence and The Machine at Latitude 2010Empire Of The Sun at Latitude 2010Empire Of The Sun at Latitude 2010Robin InceRobin InceRobin Ince and Geoff LloydRobin Ince and Geoff LloydFeetGeoff and Jon RonsonJon and Joel RonsonTour busesJon and Joel RonsonJon and Joel RonsonGeoff plays a tuneLatitude stageHometime Team in the campervanGeoff on-air from LatitudeGeoff on-air from LatitudeAnnabel Port on-air from LatitudeNelson on-air at LatitudeAnnabel and GeoffSuspicious ManGeoff and birdiesGeoff's HouseGareth's HouseGareth has a lookGareth the butterflyGeoff the OwlGeoff capers aboutCall da policeGeoff on the JoannaLatitude stageAbsolute Radio Camper VanAbsolute Radio Camper VanLatitude FestivalLatitude FestivalColourful sheepColourful sheepColourful sheepHenham to LondonMore sheep!

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Photos: James at Latitude 2010

James at Latitude 2010James on stageGeoff Lloyd and Tim Booth

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Photos: James at Isle of Wight Festival 2010

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Photos: Setlists from Isle of Wight Festival 2010

Sir Paul McCartney's setlistCrowded House's SetlistPaloma Faith's SetlistThe Hold Steady's SetlistThe Courteeners' setlistEditors' setlistJames' setlistVampire Weekend's setlistSpandau Ballet's setlistBlondie's setlistCalvin Harris' setlistDoves' setlistFlorence and the Machine setlistHockey's setlistJay-Z's setlist

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Watch: Interview

Interview video

The band James sit down in Absolute Radio's backstage camper van for a chat with Geoff Lloyd at the Isle of Wight...
→ Posted 13 June 2010 8.56pm — Comment on this

Photos: Baddiel and Skinner, Live and Unplanned

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New song: Crazy

Good news James fans! The song 'Crazy' has been added to the Absolute Radio playlist.
→ Added 19 April 2010 12.00am

Watch: Tim Booth interview

Tim Booth interview video

Tim Booth from James joins Geoff Lloyd on his Hometime Show to talk about the band, relationships and the up-coming...
→ Posted 16 April 2010 2.21pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played James songs in the past year.

  • Sit Down  171 plays
  • Born Of Frustration  161 plays
  • Laid  145 plays
  • Sometimes (lester Piggott)  4 plays
  • Say Something  3 plays

Played on

Absolute Radio stations playing songs by James over the past year.

  1. Absolute Radio 90s 1115 plays
  2. Absolute Radio 488 plays
  3. Absolute 80s 36 plays
  4. Absolute Radio 00s 36 plays
  5. Absolute Classic Rock 35 plays

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