Breakers Winner: James Morrison
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Fun Facts About James Morrison

1. He is no relation to Jim Morrison or Van Morrison.
2. His hometown, Rugby, England, gave the sport its name.
3. He had terrible whooping cough when he was born, which left him with a husky voice.
4. He's not very good at getting out of bed in the morning!
5. He would love a house by the beach.
James Morrison's Playlist
Stevie Wonder, 'Loves in Need of Love Today'
This is just today's choice. It could have been one of many, many songs. This guy is a living legend and a total genius.
Otis Redding, 'Try a Little Tenderness'
How much more honesty do you need in a song? And what a voice!
Cat Stevens, 'The First Cut is the Deepest'
A catalogue of great songs my parents introduced me to when I was growing up, and recently I had the pleasure of meeting him. Rod's version is cool too.
The Roots & Cody Chestnut, 'The Seed'
I love honest songs and try to write my own from that perspective. I played this with my band on tour recently and it felt great.
Ray LaMontagne, 'Trouble'
A great 'new' artist cut from the classic mould.
Van Morrison, 'And It Stoned Me'
Again, it could have been virtually anything of his, but I love playing this.
Nirvana, 'All Apologies'
A band I got into because my mum used to play them all the time. I read his diary... astonishing stuff. I couldn't put it down. Another unique artist.
Corinne Bailey Rae, 'Put Your Records On'
I toured with her a year ago and she was really cool. Great summery record.
The Zutons, 'Valerie'
A new-ish band from Liverpool with a gutsy, bluesy sound. I covered this for a radio show, again a great spirited song that just plays itself.
Carole King, 'It's Too Late'
Great songwriter, great song.
Al Green, 'Let's Stay Together'
I love the sentiment of this. He's one of the best.
Donny Hathaway (with Roberta Flack), 'You've Got a Friend'
Two great voices together on this classic song. If you haven't heard Donny's live recordings, go search!
Blur, 'Out of Time'
I always thought Damon Albarn was an amazing writer, and I loved the Gorillaz albums as well.Then I covered this on a radio show and I knew for sure. Everything he does is quality.
Michael Jackson, 'Off the Wall'
I absolutely loved Michael Jackson when I was growing up. Everything about him was fantastic.His greatest moments like this one still stand the test of time.

