Eran James

Eran James
Background information
Birth nameEran Uygun
Born (1989-03-27) 27 March 1989 (age 35)
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresPop, folk, soul, alternative
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Keyboards, guitar, harmonica
Years active2004–present
Websitewww.eranjames.com

Eran James (born 27 March 1989) is a singer-songwriter from Melbourne. He has released two studio albums that have reached the ARIA top 100.

Music career

James first performed as an eight-year-old. He signed his first record deal as a thirteen-year-old with Universal Music Group. He released his first album, Reviewing The Situation, aged fifteen in 2004.[citation needed] The album included his debut single, a distinctive soul-funk cover of the KC & The Sunshine Band song "I Get Lifted".

Following the successful release of his first album, James attracted the attention of some of the world's leading producers.[citation needed] Moving to New York, he teamed with producer Jay Newland, who co-produced the Norah Jones album Come Away with Me. Working with Newland, James produced his second album, Ten Songs About Love, released on 6 October 2007. It reached No. 43 on the ARIA charts.

James was spotted by Elton John after playing as the opening act on his 2007 Australian Tour. Elton invited Eran to the UK in 2008 and helped him with songwriting and mentoring.[citation needed]

In 2010, through Elton John, Eran was introduced to Grammy Award-winning producer and musician Robin Millar. They began collaborating and writing music, becoming close friends who continue to work together.[citation needed]

James moved back to Melbourne in 2011 and continue playing his music to audiences across Australia. In December 2011 he was the opening act on Elton John's Australian tour.[citation needed]

In December 2011, James released an EP titled, Down the Road.

Discography

Albums

List of albums with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[1]
Reviewing the Situation
  • Released: September 2004
  • Label: Heaven, UMA (9823528)
  • Format: CD
 65
Ten Songs About Love
  • Released: October 2007
  • Label: Heaven, UMA (1723505)
  • Format: CD
 43

Extended plays

List of EPs with selected details
Title Details
Down the Road
  • Released: December 2011[2]
  • Label: Arts Media
  • Format: DD

Singles

List of singles as lead artist and chart position
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
AUS[1]
"I'm All Alone"[3] 2005 72 Reviewing the Situation
"I Get Lifted" –
"Touched By Love"[4] 2007 – Ten Songs About Love
"Follow Them Down"[5] 2018 – non-album single

References

  1. ^ a b Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  2. ^ "Down the Road (DD)". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  3. ^ "I'm All Alone". Apple Music. 2005. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Touched By Love". Apple Music. 2007. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Follow Them Down". Apple Music. June 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2020.