David Jordan (singer)
An English singer-songwriter who fused rock urgency with pop melody, creating a vibrant but brief moment in the 2000s UK music scene.
Born 1985 (age 41)·English singer-songwriter·Birthday: September 13·Millennials
Biography
David Jordan emerged in the mid-2000s with a sound that felt both of-the-moment and intriguingly classic. His debut single, 'Place in My Heart,' was a blast of soul-infused rock that crackled with energy, leading to a major label deal. His 2007 album, 'Set the Mood,' presented a bold vision, mixing guitar-driven anthems with theatrical flourishes and his distinctive, yearning vocals. While the album charted respectably, the momentum proved difficult to sustain in a fast-changing industry. Jordan's path afterward became quieter, involving independent releases and songwriting collaborations. His story is one of potent, stylish promise—a artist who captured a specific sonic spark that resonated strongly before the spotlight shifted.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
David was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When David Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
David's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- His debut album, 'Set the Mood,' reached number 13 on the UK Albums Chart in 2007.
- The single 'Sun Goes Down' was featured on the popular UK television show 'Waterloo Road.'
- Performed on major UK programs like 'Top of the Pops' and 'CD:UK' during his debut era.
Did You Know?
His birth name is David Keith Arratoon.
He studied at the prestigious BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology.
Jordan was once a touring guitarist for singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot.
“I want to make music that feels like a movie for your ears.”
