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James Blunt Puts an Acoustic Spin on Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' -- Exclusive Video

James BluntAndrew Zaeh

It looks like James Blunt can't get enough of California. First, he filmed the music video for 'Stay the Night,' the first single off his latest album, 'Some Kind of Trouble,' in Malibu. And now he's decided to add his own flavor to Katy Perry's pop hit, 'California Gurls.'

Instead of whipping out the life-size gummy bears and cans of marshmallow clouds, the 'You're Beautiful' singer slowed things down and replaced electronic beats with a traditional band. Using his tenor vocals, he easily gets through the track and doesn't even attempt to change the lyrics -- complete with daisy dukes, sun-kissed skin and bikini tops. Although Blunt channels his girly side on this performance, there's no denying that his buttery voice and laidback demeanor makes this one fun cover.

When he's not covering songs about melting popsicles, Blunt is gearing up to get back on the road. After touring Europe in February and March, Blunt will return to the US and Canada starting with a show at Boston's House of Blues on April 20 and end on May 10 in Vancouver. Pop breakout Christina Perri will also join Blunt on tour.

Watch James Blunt perform Katy Perry's 'California Gurls.'




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James Blunt, the man whose soft and delicate voice has become widely known, delights every audience with his memorable concerts, playing many of his famous songs, which seem to be more like a love statement. Never, ever, will we fans, around the world, give you up.This is the best performance of this song

February 13 2011 at 1:17 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Carol

James I thinks its time u and the band relocated to the states, preferably the Eastcoast; there really is no place on earth quite like New England. C

February 12 2011 at 8:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dora Villanueva

Love it!!!!!! :0)

February 12 2011 at 1:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
magda

Super!!!!

February 12 2011 at 5:04 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sylvie Lef.

I fully agree with morgaine!!!

February 12 2011 at 1:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
morgaine

I actually think he could sing any song ever written and make it his own...tell Simon that!

February 12 2011 at 1:11 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sylvie Lef.

OMG!! I adore your version!!! And what a beautiful voice you have... as always!!! ;)
Thanks a lot for this video!!! :))) I feel I'll listen often :)))

February 12 2011 at 1:10 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rayab

This song is awesome.

February 11 2011 at 8:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
daz

ouch! totally amazing, this guy is everything i want to be.

February 11 2011 at 5:36 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ganzin.carine

oh my god! sung by Katy Perry, this song left me with marble, but sung by James Blunt, I love it!
You really are the best for me, I love your voice!

February 11 2011 at 4:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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