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James Morrison: 'You Make It Real'
Released on Monday, Sep 22 2008
Published Wednesday, Sep 17 2008, 13:20 BST | By Nick Levine | 3 comments

'You Make It Real', the lead single from album number two, sticks to the formula that made his debut a success: loads of strings, politely soulful vocals, reasonably rousing crescendos. The lyrics, meanwhile, tell us that Morrison's a homely sort who prefers the love of a good woman to the trappings of fame. It's relentlessly pleasant, but lacking the big chorus that turned 'You Give Me Something' and 'What A Wonderful World' into radio favourites.

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Ken, PH, on September 19th, 2008
I love the song but I don't think it's the kind of song that James would want to debut as a first single off from his album like "You Give Me Something" which is just phenomenal.
I love the song but I don't think it's the kind of song that James would want to debut as a first single off from his album like "You Give Me Something" which is just phenomenal.
Alan, Cork, on September 17th, 2008
Sorry, but I just don't see the attraction. Equally as sleep inducing as the stuff from his first album, if that's at all possible.
Sorry, but I just don't see the attraction. Equally as sleep inducing as the stuff from his first album, if that's at all possible.







I LOVE this. It's gorgeous, really laid back and a beautiful tune to relax to. Maybe not the best he's ever done but I think it's lovely!