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Del Amitri's Justin Currie on Exploring the Creative Fire

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  • Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
  • With his introspective lyrics and soulful melodies, Justin Currie, singer/songwriter of Scottish band Del Amitri, has garnered acclaim for his heartfelt songwriting and powerful vocal performances that have touched the hearts of fans around the world.
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    Born with a natural talent for storytelling, Currie emerged as a prominent figure in the music scene during the late 1980s when Del Amitri's distinctive sound began to capture the attention of listeners. His ability to craft emotionally charged narratives, infused with a unique blend of wit, vulnerability, and social commentary, has become a signature characteristic of his songwriting.
    Currie's rich, resonant voice is an instrument in itself, conveying raw emotions with depth and sincerity that resonates deeply. Over the years, Justin Currie has continued to evolve as an artist, exploring diverse musical styles and experimenting with new sounds while staying true to his roots. His songs delve into the complexities of human relationships, navigating themes of love, loss, longing, and the struggles of everyday life with a rare authenticity and insight.
    Beyond his work with Del Amitri, Currie has also released solo albums, further showcasing his versatility as a musician and songwriter. His solo endeavors have provided a platform for him to explore different musical avenues and venture into more personal and introspective territory.
    This interview was recorded in December 2021

Комментарии • 58

  • @newgravityfilms
    @newgravityfilms Год назад +17

    He is such a fantastic song writer

  • @Urmomlol353
    @Urmomlol353 Год назад +12

    Absolutely luv Justin, such an interesting guy

  • @theshogunstein6475
    @theshogunstein6475 Год назад +6

    Walking Hour's changed my life!

  • @salmonesque
    @salmonesque Месяц назад +1

    Great interview. Thanks very much. Justin's a real treasure ... thoughtful and measured answers. I love the guy.

  • @graemerobinson7693
    @graemerobinson7693 Год назад +6

    Great insight and a great honest interview into the early years and artistic struggle against the man.

  • @johnrwalker53
    @johnrwalker53 Год назад +4

    Met him several times and he was very patient, gracious with my questions.

  • @anjamaciossek3723
    @anjamaciossek3723 10 месяцев назад +3

    Richtig gutes Interview. 👍 Angenehm, sympathisch, authentisch und sehr informativ. Vielen Dank. ❤️

    • @popthehistorymakers
      @popthehistorymakers  10 месяцев назад +1

      Dankeschön! Er ist auch sehr interessant und das hilft!

  • @dilwich
    @dilwich 10 месяцев назад +4

    Such a down to earth guy.

  • @theshogunstein6475
    @theshogunstein6475 Год назад +3

    Great interview, been a fan since 1989. See you guys in California in a few weeks.

  • @DavidBrown-bs7gg
    @DavidBrown-bs7gg 10 месяцев назад +5

    Great interview, it's a shame you didn't discuss Justin's solo career (between 2007-2017) which I feel has some of his greatest works

    • @popthehistorymakers
      @popthehistorymakers  10 месяцев назад +3

      I know. I just ran out of time, and the focus is the route to success…but maybe they’ll be another chance

    • @anjamaciossek3723
      @anjamaciossek3723 10 месяцев назад +1

      Totally agree with it. 💯

  • @eightiesmusic1984
    @eightiesmusic1984 10 месяцев назад +4

    Stephen King has said that Always The Last To Know is one of his favourite songs because it is so sad. That pay off/ twist at the end is so poignant and adds to the power of the song every time. The Waking Hours is a superb album which still holds up extremely well to this day. I bought it in the summer of 1989. The buzz around Nothing Ever Happens was quite something, and it really was unique. Lyrically, Del Amitri are up there with the best. Move Away Jimmy Blue is one of their best pieces of social observation. I saw them in Liverpool in 2002 when they opened with Always The Last To Know!

    • @popthehistorymakers
      @popthehistorymakers  10 месяцев назад +1

      Just looked that up, thanks. Stephen King is a man of good taste!

    • @eightiesmusic1984
      @eightiesmusic1984 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@popthehistorymakers Indeed! Just subscribed to the channel. Enjoyed the Justin Currie interview.

    • @popthehistorymakers
      @popthehistorymakers  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@eightiesmusic1984 thx!

    • @MrIrishscouse
      @MrIrishscouse 10 месяцев назад +1

      Wow! What a song to open a concert with! Del Amitri are underrated and absolutely brilliant.

    • @popthehistorymakers
      @popthehistorymakers  10 месяцев назад

      @@MrIrishscouse weirdly I think they are in the UK, but Americans, the ones I’ve known are all big fans.

  • @paulgoverd6739
    @paulgoverd6739 Год назад +4

    Saw the band in Glasgow last night
    Travelled up from Somerset , loved the show they are still the real deal , saw them at Glastonbury in 1990 and have been an fan since
    Thanks for the interview, a real treat
    I have subscribed ✅

    • @popthehistorymakers
      @popthehistorymakers  Год назад

      I’ve been watching their live Instagram feed. Not the same as being there. Lucky you!

    • @paulgoverd6739
      @paulgoverd6739 Год назад

      @@popthehistorymakers well worth the trip up
      It’s about the 10th time I’ve seen them
      The last one was in the Melkweg in Amsterdam , last year .
      They really do put on a great show !!

    • @PadmeP
      @PadmeP 11 месяцев назад

      I've never seen them live, have been into them since Walking Hours. Wondering about travelling from Somerset to London to see them at Folk in the Park

    • @paulgoverd6739
      @paulgoverd6739 11 месяцев назад

      @@PadmeP definitely worth it
      When is it ?

    • @PadmeP
      @PadmeP 11 месяцев назад

      saturday, worried they wont play in england again for ages
      @@paulgoverd6739

  • @TmanUtube
    @TmanUtube 11 месяцев назад +1

    G'day from Australia. I seen Del Amitri on the 1st tour here for Waking Hours & was an absolute fan from the second I heard Kiss This Thing Goodbye. I then waited patiently for 32 years & so many albums & solos later to finally see them again down here earlier this year. Still as good now as they were then. I worked as a roadie in the mid to late 90s & found a lot of us meat head heavy metal listening bunch of crazies that were also big Del Amitri fans.
    Thank you for this interview, I'm still coming down from their Sydney show, I also turned my Dutch wife into a fan too.

    • @popthehistorymakers
      @popthehistorymakers  11 месяцев назад

      I remember seeing on their website that they had planned Australian dates earlier this year. Did they not take place?

  • @acoustically9201
    @acoustically9201 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great interview.....Roddy Frame now.

  • @zacknorton650
    @zacknorton650 Год назад +3

    Thanks so much for this... and for doing the interview Justin.. fantastic.

    • @popthehistorymakers
      @popthehistorymakers  Год назад +2

      He’s a really charming guy to interview - as you can tell!

    • @zacknorton650
      @zacknorton650 Год назад +2

      @@popthehistorymakers and the songs! consistently fantastic work. Just saw them a few nights ago and they embarrassed the other bands on the bill. Much respect and endless gratitude to Justin and the Dels for doing what they do and sharing it. And a really fun listen Thanks again.

  • @paulpatmac
    @paulpatmac 4 месяца назад +1

    Loved this interview - been a fan of Del Amitri since Waking Hours. Justin is a brilliant song writer and their work is so relatable to. Have seen them 3 times - most recently in Belfast as Simple MInds support. (How wrong does that sound?) Always desrerve to be headlining their own shows. I'd love to be someone discovering Del Amitri for the first time today but still happy that I have been listening to them for the last few decades.

  • @drutgat2
    @drutgat2 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks very much for this thoughtful interview.
    Justin seems like such a nice guy, and he is an incredible song-writer and musician.
    I think Justin saying that it was "over" for Del Amitri after the poor commercial performance of the 'Can You Do Me Good' album skirts the issue of why the album did not sell. And of course the answer to that is that electronica was probably not what Del Amitri fans were looking for (and while I really admired Justin and Iain for putting out that album, it is not to my taste).

    • @popthehistorymakers
      @popthehistorymakers  10 месяцев назад

      Well he’s also thoughtful! A radically different sound is always problematic!

    • @drutgat2
      @drutgat2 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@popthehistorymakers Yes, he is very thoughtful. I would respectfully disagree with you about radically different sounds always being problematic - The Beatles (whom Justin refers to in this interview) - were continually innovating new sounds, and they had the ability to do that in such a way that the public accepted them most of the time (although 'Strawberry Fields Forever' was too far out for the public at that time).

  • @adrianm976
    @adrianm976 4 месяца назад +1

    A fantastic interview, Steve. Thanks! Justin comes across as such a nice bloke and he's spot on about prog rock too!

  • @slumdogjay
    @slumdogjay 4 месяца назад +1

    Met Justin quite a few times in pubs around Glasgow. He’s a friend of a couple of my friends. Lovely guy.

    • @popthehistorymakers
      @popthehistorymakers  4 месяца назад

      Don’t know him personally but just from the interview and you get that!

  • @theshogunstein6475
    @theshogunstein6475 Год назад +4

    Fatal Mistakes and the b-sides CD that followed were fantastic. I wish they played more songs from the new record on the last tour. Mockingbird is brilliant

  • @jonmortimer5831
    @jonmortimer5831 4 месяца назад +1

    What a fine fellow Justin is and a super interviewer this. I hope @popthehistorymakers considers asking the guy who came through the same time as Del Amitri but over on the Emerald Isle... Old Liam from Hothouse Flowers because he's an intriguing guy too and really always struck me as the Irish version of Del Amitri or Del Amitri were the Scottish version of Hothouse Flowers. Many many parallels... I dare say I've spelt that incorrectly.

    • @popthehistorymakers
      @popthehistorymakers  4 месяца назад

      Good idea and thanks for the compliment. I’ll try. Actually when I worked at MTV, hothouse flowers, if I remember correctly, played at one of their legendary parties. And afterwards there was a karaoke session where I grabbed the mic and managed to break one of my front teeth. So a lot to catch up on.

    • @jonmortimer5831
      @jonmortimer5831 4 месяца назад

      @@popthehistorymakers Ha - Brilliant! Can't not track him down with that up your sleeve!

  • @tonykehoe123
    @tonykehoe123 4 месяца назад +1

    Myself and my daughter met Justin at The Epstein theatre in Liverpool sometime ago . We both wish him well ❤️❤️

  • @rickharper3940
    @rickharper3940 Год назад +1

    the word is "melancholy"... there's solace in solitude

  • @theshogunstein6475
    @theshogunstein6475 Год назад +1

    Around the same time Del Amitri was on A and M, there was another artist on A and M doing Americana roots rock named Michael Anderson, his two records with A and M were Sound Alarm and a self titled follow up. Not a lot of info out there about him or his time with A and M but might make a good episode.