James Blunt is still haunted by his attempt to crowdsurf at Glastonbury (Picture: Michael Clement)
James Blunt, the acclaimed singer known for hits like "You're Beautiful," is still reeling from an excruciating mistake he made during his performance at Glastonbury. Despite his global success and the recent release of his new track "All The Love I Ever Needed," the memory of this mishap continues to haunt him. In an interview with Metro.co.uk, where he served as a guest editor for the Rush Hour Crush section, Blunt opened up about his Glastonbury experience, which he described as "the most incredible experience in the world."
An Ambitious Leap Turns Into a Nightmare
Buoyed by the elation of his performance, Blunt decided to take things to another level and crowd surf over 80,000 people. Little did he know that this daredevil move would lead to a moment of embarrassment. As he attempted to climb back onto the stage, he realized that it was too high for him to manage alone. Desperate for help, he started shouting at an unfamiliar face behind the lens of a camera.
The musician took the opportunity while playing the Pyramid Stage - but couldn’t get back up again (Picture: WireImage)
It soon dawned on Blunt that the person behind the camera was none other than the BBC TV cameraman capturing the moment for broadcast. Shouting "Help me!" down the barrel of the lens, Blunt unintentionally made a spectacle of himself in front of the nation. Reflecting on this incident, Blunt humorously quipped that he had secured his position as "the least cool musician to have ever existed, or played at Glastonbury."
Embracing Mishaps and Looking Ahead
Despite this embarrassing episode, Blunt remains undeterred. He expressed his desire to perform at Glastonbury again or even grace the stage of Wembley Stadium. Known for his calamitous performances, the singer shot to fame with his record-breaking track "You're Beautiful," inspired by a real-life encounter with his ex-girlfriend on the London Tube. However, Blunt insists that the song is far from a romantic ballad, highlighting its darker undertones of drug-induced obsession.
A Genuine Believer in Love at First Sight
Blunt's fondness for Metro's Rush Hour Crush column, where commuters can try to connect with strangers who have caught their eye, is not surprising. He admits to believing in love at first sight and wonders about the potential connections missed when passing by someone who piques our interest. With a lighthearted tone, Blunt jests that these stories are his "forte" and jokes about his tendency to pester people underground, lending him some qualification to comment on the matter.
He saw a face in a crowded place and didn’t know what to do. Luckily, he knows now. (Picture: Getty / Michael Clement)
James Blunt's new single, "All The Love That I Ever Needed," is now available for streaming. Don't forget to check out the full Rush Hour Crush edition guest-edited by James Blunt in Wednesday's Metro newspaper.
Sources:
- Metro.co.uk
- Shopmrkatin.vn
