Simon Collects Blunt - Ep. 3 The Single WISEMEN

Welcome back to the podcast where I celebrate the music and collectables of James Blunt.In Episode 3, I take a deep dive into Wisemen — focusing on the original 2004 release, before the song returned to the charts the following year.We rewind to late 2004, when Back to Bedlam was only just beginning to find its audience and James was still a relatively unknown artist. I explore how Wisemen first appeared in the world, looking at the earliest promotional and commercial CD releases that introduced the track before its later success.Along the way, I walk through the different early pressings from the UK, the promo editions sent to radio, and the production details that collectors love to examine — catalogue numbers, variations, and the small design touches that make these first editions so fascinating.I also talk about the creative team behind the song and how Wisemen fits into the early story of Back to Bedlam, during the period before the album — and James himself — became a global phenomenon.As always, I share a few personal stories from over 20 years of collecting James Blunt and the small details that make these original releases so special.If you enjoy music history, physical media, and the joy (and occasional madness!) of record collecting, this episode is for you.Follow along:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simoncollectsbluntInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simoncollectsbluntX: https://x.com/BluntCollectorSee you in Episode 4.