Singles
Radio is the domain of singles, and with more than 40 in their catalogue, James has been on our airwaves for decades. The following is a list of James’ singles, with the most recent first. Click on a each single to find out more.
Life’s A Fucking / Shocking Miracle
Track two from Yummy and the third single to be released
Our World
Track eight and the second single from the album Yummy.
Spotify also includes a radio edit version with a modified first verse.
Is This Love
The opening track and lead single from the album Yummy.
Love Make A Fool
The second single to be released from the Be Opened By The Wonderful orchestral album. This brand new song was recorded specifically for the album.
The video was submitted by a fan Brian Tomlinson.
She’s A Star (Orchestral Version)
The first single to be released from the Be Opened By The Wonderful orchestral album
The Campfire EP
A limited edition, numbered EP CD recorded around the campfire during practice sessions at Broughton Hall in May 2021.
Live To Vinyl
Recorded “Live To Vinyl” on 24th August 2021 at Metropolis Studios featuring All Good Boys and Maria.
Isabella
The third single from the All The Colours Of You album
Beautiful Beaches
The second single from the All The Colours Of You album
All The Colours Of You
The title track and lead single of the All The Colours Of You album
Many Faces (Acoustic)
A 4 track acoustic single recorded during the May concerts.
Many Faces
Second digital only single to promote Living In Extraordinary Times.
Coming Home (Pt.2)
Digital single released to promote album Living In Extraordinary Times.
Better Than That
EP released to coincide with spring mini-tour, ahead of summer album release.
Dear John
Fourth single from The Girl At The End Of The World album.
Girl At The End Of The World
Third single from The Girl At The End Of The World album.
Nothing But Love
The major promotional single from The Girl At The End Of The World album.
To My Surprise
To My Surprise was issued as a preview track a few months ahead of the Girl At The End Of The World album.
All I’m Saying
All I’m Saying was the fourth release from the successful La Petite Mort album. The single also included the first B-side in a long time.
Curse Curse
Third single from the 2014 La Petite Mort album. A digital-only radio edit was released in August 2014.
Moving On
Moving On is the main single from La Petite Mort and was accompanied by an award winning video.
Frozen Britain
The first single from La Petite Mort.
Look Away
Digital download single to promote The Morning After mini-album.
Crazy
Single from The Night Before album.
Waterfall
The second single from the Hey Ma album.
Whiteboy
First single from Hey Ma album.
Who Are You
Released to promote James’ return and the Fresh As A Daisy – The Singles compilation album.
Getting Away With It (All Messed Up)
The self-styled band ‘unofficial theme song’ that has become a stalwart of live shows.
We’re Going To Miss You
Initially not seen as an immediate choice as a single, the favourable reviews of We’re Going To Miss You in the press reviews of Millionaires changed that view.
Just Like Fred Astaire
Just Like Fred Astaire, the second single from the Millionaires album, was seen as potentially the biggest single on Millionaires.
I Know What I’m Here For
The first single from the Millionaires album. Reached 22 in the UK Singles Chart.
Sit Down ’98 Apollo 440 Mix
A remix of Sit Down to promote the upcoming tour.
Runaground
Runaground was a new track released to promote The Best Of compilation release.
Destiny Calling
One of two new tracks recorded to promote The Best Of album, Destiny Calling was released as the first. It reached 17 in the UK Singles Chart.
Waltzing Along
Waltzing Along was the third single released from the Whiplash album. It reached 23 in the UK Singles Charts.
Tomorrow
The second single from the Whiplash album reached 12 in the UK Singles Charts.
She’s A Star
Released ahead of the Whiplash album, She’s A Star was James’ first single in 3 years. It reached 9 in the UK Singles Chart.
Jam J / Say Something
Double A-Side release featuring tracks from both Laid and Wah Wah. Reached 24 in the UK Singles Chart.
Laid
Laid was the second single from the album of the same name, and the one that broke the band in America. It reached 25 in the UK Singles Chart.
Sometimes (Lester Piggott)
Producer Brian Eno describes Sometimes as one of the highlights of his musical career and is a fan favourite. This single from the album Laid reached 18 in the UK Singles Charts.
Seven
Seven was released as the fourth single from the eponymous album. To stretch interest it was issued as an EP with 3 new songs. It reached 46 in the UK Singles Chart.
Ring The Bells
Ring The Bells was the third single off the album Seven. It reached 37 in the UK Singles Chart.
Born Of Frustration
Born of Frustration was the second single off the Seven album. It reached 13 in the UK Singles Chart.
Sound
Sound is the follow-up single to Sit Down that reached 9 in the UK Singles Chart.
Sit Down
The release of Sit Down was the breakthrough hit that James had been looking for. Famously kept from Number 1 in the UK Charts by one-hit-wonder Chesney Hawkes.
Lose Control
Lose Control was an interim single between albums to support a UK tour. Reached 38 in the UK Singles Chart.
Come Home (Flood Mix)
Remix and rerelease of Come Home that reached 32 in the UK Singles Chart.
How Was It For You?
How Was It For You? was the first single from James’ Gold Mother album. It charted at 32.
Come Home (1989)
The first release of James’ anthemic Come Home reached 84 in the UK Singles Chart.
Sit Down (1989)
Sit Down reached the 77, the highest UK Single Chart position to date for James.
Ya Ho
Although originally scheduled for release in 1987 and having an earlier catalogue number than What For, Ya Ho wasn’t released until September 1988 to coincide with the Strip-Mine album.
What For
What For was the first release by James after Sire had blocked them for 18 months.
So Many Ways
Single released to promote the Stutter album.
Chain Mail
Seven and twelve inch singles released by James’ new record label Sire ahead of the album Stutter.
Village Fire – Five Offerings From James EP
Compilation of first two EPs that reached #1 in the UK Indie Charts.
James II EP
James II is the second release by the band and their last on Factory Records.
Jimone EP
The band’s debut release.
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