Jamie Webster

English folk singer

Jamie Webster
Born (1994-04-18) 18 April 1994 (age 29)[1]
Norris Green, Liverpool, England [2]
GenresEnglish folk, British folk rock, acoustic folk
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2017–present
LabelsModern Sky UK, Live Her Now
Websitewww.jamiewebstermusic.com
Musical artist

Jamie Webster (born 18 April 1994) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. An active supporter of Liverpool F.C., he has released three studio albums.

Life and career

Born in Liverpool, Webster worked as an electrician, and initially sang cover versions in local pubs in the city's centre.[3][4] He said: "One day, I was playing a cover of 'Mrs Robinson', and someone in the crowd turned the words to Jordan Henderson, and it started organically just like that with people in the room. The club then rang me and asked if I could do some Liverpool songs for LFC TV..".[2]

Webster's shows have become synonymous with Liverpool F.C. and their supporter culture, with The Guardian describing him as "the semi official musician of the football club". Webster began headlining fan affiliated appearances at UEFA Champions League final box parks in Kyiv and Madrid in 2019 to 60,000 fans. After a video of him playing the song "Allez Allez Allez", his reworking of Italo disco classic "L'estate sta finendo" by Righeira, went viral in 2018, the song became the soundtrack to the team's European successes under Jürgen Klopp.[5] Webster performed for the players at their after party following their victory at the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final alongside Chelcee Grimes and host Colin Murray.[6] Jürgen Klopp himself surprised Webster by appearing at a Supporters Club performance in Michigan and joined in with a rendition of "Allez Allez Allez",[7] and Webster has recorded duets with Liverpool players past and present such as Jamie Carragher and Alisson Becker as well as appearing at events with his childhood heroes such as Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler and Bruce Grobbelaar.[8][9] His song "This Place" was used by Sky Sports to soundtrack the trophy lift when Liverpool won the Premier League title in 2020.[10] Webster has also been a frequent guest on The Anfield Wrap.[11]

Webster has also performed to crowds in places such as New Delhi,[12] and supported established Liverpool band Cast, but was disappointed at having to miss out on a Glastonbury Festival since it was postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[13] The Liverpool Echo named Webster the 11th most-influential Merseysider in its 2020 Power List.[14] Lyrics from his song "Something's Gotta Give", "How can you tell me that this is where it's at / When all the clowns are calling the shots?", have been quoted on social media with people using the song to channel their frustration at politicians.[15]

In October 2020, his debut album We Get By, released on Modern Sky UK, reached a peak of number 6 on the UK Albums Chart,[16] and he became the inaugural number-one artist in the newly formed UK Official Folk Album Charts, ahead of Laura Marling, Kate Rusby, and Levellers. Also in October 2020, Boss, a live album of Webster singing football songs, charted in the folk chart top 10.[17][18]

On 3 May 2022, Webster announced he would be performing on the Left Field stage at Glastonbury Festival 2022.[19] He also stated he would also be there as a fan as well as an act and expressed his gratitude to his fans who had made this happen.[20]

In 2023 the track "Weekend In Paradise" from the album We Get By was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).[21] His third studio album 10 For The People is released on 2 February 2024.[22]

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums with selected details
Title Album details Peak chart positions
UK
[16] 		IRE
[23]
We Get By 6 26
Moments
  • Released: 28 January 2022[24]
  • Label: Modern Sky
  • Formats: LP, CD, digital download, streaming
 3 —
10 for the People
  • Released: 2 February 2024[25]
  • Label: Modern Sky
  • Formats: LP, CD, digital download, streaming
 2 94
[26]

External links

  • Jamie Webster discography at Discogs

References

  1. ^ "Jamie Webster:Biography". Deezer.com. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b Matt Smith, "Jamie Webster: "I wouldn't be able to do this without Liverpool FC"", Givemesport.com. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024
  3. ^ "How Jamie Webster went from singing with thousands of Liverpool fans, to singing in front of them". The Guide Liverpool. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Jamie Webster interview: "I'm really just trying to do my thing and make my way"". CelebMix. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  5. ^ Curran, Shaun (29 October 2020). "'Who is Jamie Webster?': the Liverpool hero who topped the first folk chart | Folk music". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Inside Liverpool's Champions League final party with Jurgen Klopp, Pep Lijnders and Joe Gomez". Liverpool Echo. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Boss: Why I decided to surprise Jamie Webster". liverpoolfc.com. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Jamie Webster interview: On Liverpool and how 'Allez, Allez, Allez' changed his life". inews.co.uk. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  9. ^ "Watch: Alisson Becker and Jamie Webster in session". liverpoolfc.com. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Jamie Webster left 'gobsmacked' by Liverpool Premier League title celebration surprise". Liverpool Echo. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  11. ^ "Jamie Webster Archives". The Anfield Wrap. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  12. ^ "'Allez Allez Allez': How Liverpool balladeer Jamie Webster found his place in India". indianexpress.com. 14 March 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Jamie Webster's crazy rise from electrician to working class hero". Liverpool Echo. 7 June 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  14. ^ Emilia Bona (9 August 2020). "100 of the most influential people in the whole of Merseyside". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  15. ^ Wolfe-Robinson, Maya (28 April 2021). "Voters' frustration poses challenge for Labour in Liverpool | Liverpool". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  16. ^ a b "we get by | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  17. ^ "Jamie Webster tops the first Official Folk Albums Chart". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  18. ^ "Jamie Webster secures No.1 in inaugural Official Folk Albums Chart | Talent". Music Week. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  19. ^ "Billy Bragg invites Yard Act, Jame Webster to Glastonbury's Left Field Stage | Live4ever Media". 3 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  20. ^ "Can't believe I'm saying this - but I'm playing @glastonbury!". Twitter. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  21. ^ "British certifications – Weekend In Paradise". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  22. ^ Youngs, Ian (1 February 2024). "Jamie Webster: The Liverpool hometown superstar fuelled by football and politics". BBC News. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  23. ^ "Discography Jamie Webster". irish-charts.com. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  24. ^ McConnell, Ryan (27 January 2022). "Album Review: Jamie Webster – Moments". Gigwise. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  25. ^ "JAMIE WEBSTER - 10 For The People". Banquet Records. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  26. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
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