Sam Smith talks Gloria, self-love and why queer joy can feel "radical"

Sam Smith made a name for themself in 2014 with devastating songs about love and loss. Now, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is trying something new: focusing on joy in their life and music. Smith sat down with Tom Power to talk about their new album, Gloria.
00:16 - Expressing joy with Gloria
03:30 - "Love Me More"
05:54 - Mental health and loving yourself
08:30 - Coming out as non-binary
11:46 - "Unholy"
16:03 - "Hurting Interlude"
18:31 - Growing up in a small village
19:50 - In The Lonely Hour album
21:11 - When did you figure out you were good at singing?
24:09 - "Latch"
26:20 - Spirituality and faith
29:44 - What are you most proud of looking back on this journey?
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[@jenniferlaynemusic]

Now THIS is an interview. Attended their concert last night in Vancouver. It was transcendent. 💜

[@linnhtoo5783]

This is what I am looking for. Thanks. Good interview indeed.

[@MarcHill]

Tom has an incredible ability to summarize answers while diving deeper with his interviews. Sam seemed to be so at ease and comfortable sharing with Tom and the world. Great interview, wish it had gone on for longer.

[@tchirfullmoon8921]

They are obviously a very kind and joyful person. Great songs.

[@katarinadorotic7096]

People*

[@ROYinka]

Who ? The both of them ?!!

[@maishachoudhury3719]

I agree ♡♡♡

[@arodenburg2393]

Great interview, great album. So nice when people really take time to listen to each other and choose the right words in an interview. It has become a rare thing. Thank you so much!

[@bayleepeak1741]

beautiful conversation

[@anniek4919]

Great interview. OMG- I just love Sam! Such a beautiful, beautiful human. Hotter than ever.

[@angelahodges1015]

Let's not forget Sam also sang "I'm Ready" with Demi Lovato from the LGBTQI+ too.😀😀😀

[@barbkane7177]

I gladly join you on your journey. I appreciate and love you and your music. In a way…. Your music is therapy for me. I feel trapped in a shell and sad that I am unable to be who I am.

[@via_ok]

I love the sound of his laugh💝

[@ManyGhosts]

Normally I really struggle with Tom Power taking up too much space in his interviews, but this was a really nice one. He had the balance right. Well done.

[@xylo5750]

Glad you liked this interview but hard disagree, Tom is the best interviewer I’ve seen IMO. He humanize these artists way more than any other interviewer I’ve seen.

[@its.me.sabine]

Thank you for this beautiful interview. How could you not love Sam Smith? ❤️

[@PreetiSingh-xo6ko]

He is so adorable 😭😭❤️

[@randolfo1265]

Yeah, Sam is nice too ❤

[@valentinaperafanjavela7701]

Love you Sam💕

[@kevorkianlove8373]

Sam 😭 They are so healing

[@DanielleA2023]

💯💯💯💯

[@randomwatcher8911]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@ml7031]

Sam is such a beautiful person and this was a great interview. Loved it

[@Milania717]

Sam!! Your beautiful

[@Iam-vr3po]

A sweet guy.

[@katarinadorotic7096]

I think we all know why the number of comments is so small

[@michiganmama562]

Exactly. Homophobia is alive and well! Disgusting.

[@Professional...]

Because people want to take Gods job and Judge people themselves

[@bruestefan]

It is interesting to know that Gloria Estefan was one of the inspirations for him.

[@rosannecurious]

😮

[@cherylsibson2529]

Love radical honesty! Unholy was completely honest.

[@randomwatcher8911]

Love sammmm

[@herbertndekiii228]

Sam! Sam!! … I love you!!!

[@juicyfer1972]

Love Sam ❤

[@brianrossiter2547]

*selves-love

[@marthamendoza8640]

God help us all!!

[@193ksp]

That new music video should be banned or at least require age verification

[@Crakmonkey691]

I couldn't agree more.

[@MarcHill]

It is an homage to Madonna, Lady Gaga, Britney, JLo, Beyoncé and many other artists. The dance sequences and situations have all been already done by all those female artists in videos. Sam is paying tribute to these queer icons.

[@wjumeau]

Only a C would make a video like that.
He knows kids will see it.
No respect for Smith whatsoever.

[@MW92.]

Sam smith should be banned. Period.

[@ieatgremlins]

Relax.

[@erikagolcher1353]

🤮

[@xylo5750]

I hope your day gets better than leaving random hateful comments on random TH-cam videos ❤️

[@nvtruant5994]

Wow! Just canceled CBC from all my devices.

[@brianfeltham604]

Because Sam Smith is non binary? How open minded.

[@SweetAngelBoy7777]

Nobody cares what you think girl💀🙄

[@michiganmama562]

Your homophobia should be cancelled.

[@carolclover1238]

@@michiganmama562 amen

[@joemonroe2249]

i think im going to throw up