I loved pop music as a little kid. Things like the Black Eyed Peas. If it had a catchy chorus, I was into it.

- James Bay

As a little kid, I was obsessed with Michael Jackson.

- James Bay

As a singer-songwriter, a solo artist with a guitar, I can only write so many weepie little bedroom songs.

- James Bay

I spent two years playing open mic nights in Brighton, and I heard more and more people saying, You should give it a go in London.

- James Bay

And you don't have to care, so don't pretend. Nobody needs a best fake friend.

- James Bay

I'm not waiting, but I'm willing if you called me up. If you ever wanna be in love, I'll come around

- James Bay

I do some solo, acoustic stuff, but I also like plugging in my electric guitar and playing loud with a band.

- James Bay