James Blunt wowed fans with his immaculate live vocals when playing “You’re Beautiful” in Ibiza. In front of a crowd of adoring señoritas, the English heartthrob performed his megahit in a stripped-back acoustic arrangement. The performance definitely proved that Blunt is a whole lot more than a pretty face, as the lad effortlessly hit all the notes of the hit while keeping the crowd hanging on his every word.
While he was already a big star at the time of the show, the gig was set up at an intimate venue that allowed Blunt to get up close and personal with fans. The crowd didn’t disappoint and each time Blunt leaned back from the mic, they sang the words of his signature song right back at him. Fans online loved the live rendition of the hit and tuned in 61 million times, making it the most viewed live performance on Blunt’s YouTube channel.
Fans online noted how flawlessly Blunt delivered his live vocals, as well as adding positive comments such as “One of the most beautiful songs, and renditions, I have ever heard. The voice tells the story as much as the lyrics do” and “Isn’t this the highest possible respect you can get from your audience? See how they look at him. Hear how they know the lyrics and sing with him. That’s so beautiful.”
Blunt played the acoustic guitar while performing in Ibiza, but he’s also skilled at playing the piano. Fans got to hear him showcase this in another popular live performance from his channel, during which he played “Goodbye My Lover” live at The Oxford Union. This performance was quite special, as he played solo in front of a small crowd.
“You’re Beautiful” was released in 2005 as the third single from Blunt’s debut album, Back to Bedlam. The song became his commercial breakthrough, and went to number one on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as going four times Platinum in the US.
“You’re Beautiful” has remained his biggest hit on the US charts and has become his signature song. The ballad is also an evergreen track for fans online, as the song has been streamed 867 million times on Spotify, which is more than double the figures for his next most popular song on the platform, “OK”.
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