Paolo Nutini facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Paolo Nutini
Nutini at Montreux Jazz Festival 2015
Background information
Birth name	Paolo Giovanni Nutini
Born	(1987-01-09) 9 January 1987 (age 38) Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Genres	Pop rock blue-eyed soul folk
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, keyboard
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Atlantic

Paolo Giovanni Nutini (born 9 January 1987) is a talented Scottish singer and songwriter from Paisley. He became famous with his first album, These Streets, released in 2006. This album reached number three on the UK Albums Chart.

His second album, Sunny Side Up (2009), went straight to number one in the UK. Both of these albums have sold incredibly well, earning a "quintuple platinum" award. In 2014, he released his third album, Caustic Love, which also hit number one. His fourth album, Last Night in the Bittersweet, came out in 2022. Paolo Nutini has been nominated for three BRIT Awards and an Ivor Novello Award for his songwriting.

Paolo Nutini's Early Life and Music Journey

Paolo Nutini was born in Paisley, Scotland. His father is Scottish with Italian roots, and his mother is Scottish. Many expected him to join the family fish and chip shop business. However, his grandfather and a school teacher saw his musical talent and encouraged him to sing.

Paolo left school to work as a roadie and sell T-shirts for a band called Speedway. He spent three years learning about the music business and performing live. He also worked in a recording studio in Glasgow, where he started making demo songs.

His big break came in 2003. He was at a show for singer David Sneddon in Paisley. When Sneddon was delayed, Paolo got to sing a few songs on stage. The audience loved him! This led to him getting a manager, Brendan Moon, who still manages him today.

At 17, Paolo moved to London. He performed often in pubs and on radio shows. He even got to open for famous artists like The Rolling Stones, Amy Winehouse, and KT Tunstall. People often noticed that he sang with his eyes closed during his performances.

Paolo Nutini's Music Career

These Streets: Paolo Nutini's First Album

Paolo Nutini signed with Atlantic Records in May 2005, just after his 18th birthday. His first single, "These Streets," was released as a free download in May 2006. His next single, "Last Request", came out in July 2006 and reached number five in the UK. In the music video for "Last Request," Paolo plays a robber.

His third single, "Jenny Don't Be Hasty", was released in September 2006. It reached number twenty on the UK Singles Chart. "Rewind" was his fourth single, released in December 2006.

Paolo's first album, These Streets, was released on 17 July 2006. It quickly reached number three on the UK album charts. Many songs on the album were inspired by his experiences. Paolo said on his website that the album was "a little glimpse of some of the experiences I have been through." In 2007, he covered "It Must Be Love" for a BBC Radio 1 album.

Throughout 2006, Paolo played many sold-out concerts across Britain. He also performed at famous places worldwide, like Carnegie Hall in New York and the Montreux Jazz Festival. He even supported the Rolling Stones in Vienna. In June 2007, he performed at the Glastonbury Festival on the main Pyramid Stage. He also played at the Live Earth concert in London, singing "What A Wonderful World".

Sunny Side Up: A New Sound

On 1 June 2009, Paolo Nutini released his second album, Sunny Side Up. It immediately debuted at number one in the UK. The first single from the album was "Candy", released in May. The second single, "Coming Up Easy", came out in August. The third single was "Pencil Full of Lead".

This album showed a different style from his first one. It blended soul, country, folk, and even ragtime swing. Sunny Side Up was a huge success in the UK, becoming one of the best-selling albums of the year. It topped the UK Albums Chart twice, including being the first number one album of 2010.

Caustic Love: A Return to Music

In December 2013, Paolo Nutini announced his third album, Caustic Love, which was released on 14 April 2014. The first single from this album was "Scream (Funk My Life Up)". Critics praised the album, with one newspaper calling it "an unqualified success." Apple even chose Caustic Love as the Best Album in iTunes' 'Best of 2014'.

After the album's release, Paolo went on an 18-month tour. He performed in North America, Europe, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. In August 2015, he played a sold-out show for 35,000 people in Glasgow.

Paolo took a break from touring in 2016. However, he performed a special tribute concert for a fan in Wales. In September 2016, it was announced that he would headline the Hogmanay (New Year's Eve) concert in Edinburgh. Tickets sold out so fast that a second show was added!

Last Night in the Bittersweet: Latest Album

After eight years, Paolo Nutini announced his fourth album, Last Night in the Bittersweet, on 11 May 2022. It was released on 1 July 2022. Along with the announcement, he released two new songs: "Through the Echoes" and "Lose It". In July 2022, he was the main performer at the TRNSMT festival.

Paolo Nutini's Media Appearances

On New Year's Eve 2006, Paolo Nutini performed for BBC Scotland's Hogmanay Live. He sang several songs live from Edinburgh Castle. In July 2007, he received The Golden St Christopher medal from the city of Barga in Italy. This is the highest honor the city can give, celebrating his contributions to the city.

In September 2007, Paolo performed "Last Request" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He also recorded a radio show where he shared his top 10 favorite songs. On New Year's Eve 2008–09, Paolo made history by performing at the Hogmanay street parties in both Edinburgh and Glasgow on the same day.

In 2011, Paolo appeared in a documentary called "Reggae Got Soul: The Story of Toots and the Maytals". In July 2012, he sang at the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Concert in Hyde Park. He performed alongside other famous bands like Duran Duran and Snow Patrol.

Paolo Nutini's Personal Life

Paolo Nutini had a long-term relationship with a girlfriend he met in school. He also had relationships with Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore and English actress Amber Anderson.

Paolo has received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of the West of Scotland in his hometown of Paisley. As of 2017, he was still living in Paisley. In 2019, he even performed karaoke there!

In July 2019, Paolo showed his generous side. He bought a Chewbacca mask that fellow Scottish musician Lewis Capaldi wore on stage. Paolo then raffled off the mask and donated over £10,000 to a charity called Tiny Changes. Paolo is also a supporter of Celtic football club.

Paolo Nutini's Albums

• These Streets (2006)
• Sunny Side Up (2009)
• Caustic Love (2014)
• Last Night in the Bittersweet (2022)

Awards and Nominations for Paolo Nutini

See also

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