Sam Smith Likens Himself To The Beatles, Reveals Secrets Behind His Songs On One Year Anniversary Of Debut Album
Sam Smith continues to live in silence following his recent vocal cord surgery, as the Inquisitr reported a couple of days ago.
His vow of silence has not prevented him from celebrating the one year anniversary of his debut album In The Lonely Hour, Zee News reported.
Given his vocal limitations, Sam Smith spent much of the day yesterday on Twitter, tweeting details about each song and the writing process using the hashtag #HappyBirthdayITLH.
Sam Smith started out by announcing the one-year anniversary and thanking his fans.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN THE LONELY HOUR!! http://t.co/A1p6oWgta3 #HappyBirthdayITLH pic.twitter.com/FaT7fgjAnF
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
Thank you to everyone who has supported my music over the past year. You’ve made my dreams come true. I love you all xx #HappyBirthdayITLH — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
He then posted on Instagram, noting the success of his debut album and likening his success to that of the Beatles.
“In The Lonely Hour is 1 year old today! In the UK it has spent 51 out of 52 weeks in the album chart top 5 (one week at #6)! The last act to achieve that on their debut was The Beatles! #HappyBirthdayITLH”
Next, Sam Smith invited fans to stream the entire album for free using Spotify, E! Online reported.
Today’s such a special day for me.. I’d like to invite you to stream In The Lonely Hour on my #HappyBirthdayITLH page http://t.co/dRZ6UbP8lJ
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
On his website, Sam Smith added that when a certain number of people had listened to the album, an exclusive competition would be revealed.
“As people across the world listen together, you will see the map light up bit by bit. The more people listening, the brighter the map becomes… When the map is illuminated it will reveal an exclusive In The Lonely Hour competition, giving everyone who has helped the chance to win some exclusive signed items. I’ll also join you to listen to the album and share some of my favourite ‘In The Lonely Hour’ memories.”
As people listen together the map will light up & a surprise will be revealed. I’ll also join you to share some of my favourite memories. xx — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
Sam Smith then went on to listen to the album himself and tweeted his favorite memories and secrets behind each song. Follow along as we go through the playlist of Sam Smith’s In The Lonely Hour one by one, learning his secrets behind each song.
Money On My Mind
Money On My Mind. It’s so interesting for me to look back on this record a year later after everyone else has it…
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
Looking back this opening song is the odd one out on the album. Don’t get me wrong I love it, but this song sits by itself… — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
Good Thing
Good Thing launches you into the heartbreak I went through. Its almost back to front as I wrote this at the end of my one sided relationship
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
Stay with Me
This song I think speaks for itself. It has changed my universe. — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
The day I wrote this song I reacted in a way I never react. I completely broke down in tears when listening back to the vocals in the chorus
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
Leave Your Lover
Leave Your Lover remains my favourite song. It’s so sweet & pretty sounding but the meaning is more heart wrenching than all the other songs — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
I’m Not The Only One
This song is a song that now widens my inspiration as a songwriter. This isn’t about me, it’s me writing this as someone watching…
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
…a relationship and empathising. Writing this with one of my best friends @jimmynapes was magical. Couldn’t give up on those chords. — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
I’ve Told You Now
The way I’ve Told You Now is recorded is so amazing to me. This version you are hearing now is the actual demo.
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
I had really really bad tonsillitis when I did this and I wanted this version on the record, because I adored the imperfections in it… — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
Like I Can
Like I Can was my breath of fresh air on the record….
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
There are so many songs that are very intense & take a lot of listening & concentration, this is made to ooze over you and be a little fun. — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
Life Support
I wrote Life Support with the amazing @TWOINCHPUNCH and melodically I am most proud of this one http://t.co/dRZ6UbP8lJ
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
I really let myself go and I wasn’t thinking about writing a hit I just wanted to make something beautiful… — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
This, looking back now, is a song for my little sailors. They truly are my life support. #HappyBirthdayITLH
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
Not In That Way
Not In That Way – now we get deep. — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
All my life I’ve been looking for a song that hits me in the gut & makes me feel how unrequited love makes me feel. This(for me)is that song
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
It explains perfectly how you can love someone with all your heart, but just not in that way. That’s powerful and real to me. — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
Lay Me Down
Lay Me Down – we end where we began. http://t.co/dRZ6UbP8lJ #HappyBirthdayITLH pic.twitter.com/YoiA4esB34
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
This was the first song I wrote for this record and the first song I ever wrote with my writing partner @jimmynapes. — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
This song changed my life and sent me in the direction where it was all about the voice….
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
Lay Me Down continues to teach me lessons every day… — SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) May 26, 2015
What is your favorite Sam Smith song? Let us know in the comments below.
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