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Paul Weller (born 25 May 1958) is an English singer-songwriter. Starting with the band The Jam (1972-1982), Weller then went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with The Style Council (1983-1989). In 1991 he established himself as a successful solo artist, and continues to remain a respected singer, lyricist and guitarist. Despite widespread critical recognition, Weller has remained a national rather than an international star, and much of his songwriting is rooted in English culture. He is also the principal figure of the 1970s and 80s mod revival and is often referred to as the Modfather. Early Life (1958-1975) Weller was born on 25 May 1958 in Sheerwater, near Woking, Surrey, England, to John and Ann Weller. He was initially known as John William Weller but later acquired the name Paul. His father worked as a taxi driver and his mother was a part-time cleaner. In 1963 Weller started his education at Maybury County First School. His love of music started with The...

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Discography

Peacock Suit, 1996
Lazy Sunday Afternoon: Mods Mayday '96, 1996
Modern Classics - Live Classics
Here's the Good News, 2005
Into Tomorrow, 1996
Paul Weller, 2002
Wild Wood, 1993
More Wood (Little Splinters), 1993
That Dangerous Age, 2012
Hung Up, 1994
Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 2010
Heliocentric, 2000
This Old Town, 2007
The Weaver, 1993
Weller at the BBC, 2008
Wild Blue Yonder, 2006
Gloomy Mermaids, 1997
Fly on the Wall: B Sides and Rarities, 2003
No Tears to Cry, 2010
Have You Made Up Your Mind / Echoes Round the Sun, 2008
Wake Up the Nation, 2010
Heavy Soul, 1997
Come On / Let's Go, 2005
Sonik Kicks, 2012
Illumination, 2002
You Do Something to Me, 1995
Sunflower, 1993
1990-12-05: Town & Country Club, London, UK, 1990
Studio 150 (bonus disc)
Catch-Flame! Live at the Alexandra Palace, 2006
Live Wood, 1994
Wild Wood: Deluxe Version, 2007
The Bottle, 2004
22 Dreams, 2008
Stanley Road (bonus disc)
Friday Street, 1997
Modern Classics, 1998
The Changingman, 1995
Stanley Road, 1995
Wishing on a Star, 2004
2001-11-13: Nikolaisaal, Potsdam, Germany
Done Without Style, 2005
Live at the 100 Club 1995, 1995
As Is Now, 2005
Sessions 96/97, 1997
Heavy Soul: An Interview With Paul Weller, 1997
Paul Weller: Fully Illustrated Book & Interview Disc (Unauthorized Edition), 1996
Out Of The Sinking, 1994
Studio 150, 2004
Hit Parade
As Is Now (live From Alexandra Palace), 2005
Have You Made Up Your Mind, 2008
Starlite, 2011
That Spiritual Feeling, 1994
Sunday Express: The Best of Paul Weller, Volume 2, 2006
The Other Side of Paul Weller: A Collection of B-Sides, Demos & Other Rarities, 1999
Aim High / Pieces Of A Dream (A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble Mix), 2010
Days of Speed, 2001
NME Promo, 1994
Groove a Little, 1993
Paul Weller: Britain's Coolest Songwriter, 2006
Broken Stones, 1995
Sea Spray / 22 Dreams, 2008
Mermaids, 1997
The Black Sessions: Paul Weller, 1992
Stanley Road: Deluxe Edition, 2005
Come On/Let's Go, 2005
Made in Wales, 1997
Sunday Express: The Best of Paul Weller, Volume 1, 2006
A Conversation With Paul Weller, 1995
Sessionman, 1995
Later... With Jools Holland
Come On Let's Go
Are You Trying to Be Lonely?, 2007
Live at the Brixton Academy, 2009

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3:44am May 20

Song	Call Me No. 5
Artist	Paul Weller
Album	Illumination
Label	Sony
Year	2002

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