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James Blunt drops latest track The Girl That Never Was from new album Who We Used To Be

Connor Gotto by Connor Gotto
October 13, 2023
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James Blunt has shared the emotional new single The Girl That Never Was from his latest album ‘Who We Used To Be’.

A U-turn from lead single Beside You, the track is a delicate, acoustic-led exploration of loss and one of Blunt’s most moving songs to date. 

Listen to The Girl That Never Was and watch the official music video below. 

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‘Who We Used To Be’ is due October 27 and features 10 new songs, marking his first studio LP since his 2019 album, ‘Once Upon A Mind’.

It’s preceded by the feelgood lead single Beside You, which debuts an uptempo electronic direction for the You’re Beautiful hitmaker. 

“It’s a bit of a celebration, an upbeat banger about finally being with the one you’ve been searching for your whole life,” says James of the song. 

Two years ago, Blunt released his first greatest hits record, ‘The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004-2021)’, which features recordings from across his career along with four new songs.

His latest move comes on the back of a nationwide tour in 2022.

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Next year, Blunt will embark on a tour of the UK and Europe with a massive run of dates across the continent, kicking off February 20 in Rennes, France and hitting Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany.

Launching the UK and Ireland leg, he’ll take to the stage at Leeds’ First Direct Arena on March 30 and play 12 shows, finishing April 14 at the Bournemouth International Centre.  

“I cannot find the words to say how excited I am to get back out on the road again on tour in 2024,” James said. “My new album was incredibly fun to write and record, and some of the new songs will undoubtedly get you up on your feet and dancing again.  

“I’m looking forward to crowd surfing at a venue near you!”

Tickets are on sale now. The full list of dates is below. 

FEBRUARY 2024

20 – Le Liberte, Rennes, France

21 – Zenith Arena, Lillie, France

23 – Palais 12, Brussels, Belgium

24 – AFA5 Live, Amsterdam, Netherlands

25 – Rockhal, Esch-sur-alzette, Luxemburg

27 – Zenith, Rouen, France

28 – Zenith, Paris, France

MARCH 2024

1 – Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland

2 – Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy

4 – Forum Karlin Hall, Prague, Czech Republic

5 – MVM Dome, Budapest, Hungary

6 – Ondrej Nepela Arena, Bratislava, Slovakia

8 – Olympiahalle, Insbruck, Austria

6 – Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany

10 – Hans-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuggart, Germany

11 – Bigbox, Kempten, Germany

13– Arena Nürnberger Versicherung, Nuremberg, Germany

14 – Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany

15 – Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany

16 – Rudolf Weber Arena, Oberhausen, Germany

18 – SAP Arena, Mannheim, Germany

20 – Mercedes Benz Arena, Berlin, Germany

21 – Quarterback Immobilien Arena, Leipzig, Germany

22 – Barclays Arena, Hamburg, Germany

23 – Zag Arena, Hannover, Germany

25 – Zenith de Dijon, Dijon, France

26 – Arkea Arena, Bordeaux, France

27 – Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon, France

30 – First Direct Arena, Leeds

31 – Beacon, Bristol

APRIL 2024

2 – Brighton Centre, Brighton

4 – Utilita Arena, Newcastle

5 – OVO Hydro Arena, Glasgow

6 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

7 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham

9 – Royal Albert Hall, London

10 – Royal Albert Hall, London

12 – AO Arena, Manchester

13 – Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff

14 – Bournemouth, International Centre

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