Jim Watts - Guitar - Truth and Justice Blues (With a nod to Born under a bad sign ) Another song written in prison
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Jim Watts - Guitar
Truth and Justice Blues (With a nod to Born under a bad sign ) Another song written in prison
Uploaded 3 years ago
The day that Elvis died .Second go. Written by my good friend Simon Coverdale
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Sound of silence. Not sure that this song suits me and I was not 100% comfortable with it
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Aurora Approaching on my new old guitar.Just trying out this little guitar
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Don't blame me. i was sitting on the bus today thinking about our election result and this popped into my head
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Spencer the rover.Another one from my Farewell to Devon gig at The Pally
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Girl from the North Country.Another song from my Farewell to Devon gig
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
In a young girls mind.A Hoyt Axton song from my Farewell to Devon gig
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
The Longest dream. This song was written by my friend Kim Beggs. I gigged it for the first time at my Farewell to Devon gig
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
The cape. First try at this great Guy Clark song
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
If I were a carpenter. I think that this is one of the finest songs ever written
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
I will love you. I thought that it was about time I tried this old Tom Paxton gem
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
You and me we had it all. Not sung this for a long long time
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
If I needed you. Thought it was about time I did this song again
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
I drink.I thought that i would revisit this song
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Come back baby. One for Gene
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts at Saunton Road Studios - Don't Think Twice It's Alright.Another filmed by Ron Davis
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts unplugged - If The Blues Was Whiskey. Another one filmed by Ron Davis
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
A fan/friend filmed this at a recent unplugged gig
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Bring it on home to me. First try at this.Just did it on a whim
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Portland Town. Thought that i would try this again.did it awhile ago
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Who knows where the time goes. I did this for my good friend Martin as I didn't sing it at the gig on Sunday
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Vincent. My first try at this. You will notice that I am reading the lyrics. Just seeing if it suits my style
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Tennessee Whiskey. My first go at this to see if if suits me
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Blowing down the road. Back to my roots
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
My Girl. A huge swerve from my usual stuff but I found myself singing it today so I came home and hit the record button
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Kiss it away. This is a bit out of my comfort e really
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Ant no sunshine. My very first run through of this one. Not sure if it really fits my style
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Louis Collins. First try at this John Hurt song
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Moaning Blues. Little making it up as I go ditty
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Come on in my kitchen. Rough go with my Milsom Parlour Guitar
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
How long blues. Played on my Milsom Parlour Guitar
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Circles. Using my Myers Feather Pick up again
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jesus just left Chicago . I am trying my new Myers Feather Pick Up
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
jesus just left Chicago. Just a quick ,rough try at this
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Spencer the Rover take 2. I posted my first attempt at this but here is the final version that I will play from now on
Received lots of comments & props
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Spencer the Rover. My very first attempt at this lovely John Martyn song. I do not pretend to do it Justice
Received lots of comments & props
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Denomination Blues on my Milsom Parlour Guitar. Francis Milsom asked me to record some Blues on the Parlour Guitar that he made for me
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Where Rainbows never die. Last one live at The Palladium Club
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Girl from the North Country. Live at The Palladium Club
Received lots of comments & props
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
For the good times Live at The Palladium Club
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Help me make it through the night Live at The Palladium Club
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Denomination Blues Live from the Palladium Club
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
In the shade of the old apple tree. Bit of nonsense live at The Palladium Club
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Stormy Monday live at The Palladium Club
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Tecumseh Valley Live at The Palladium Club
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Summertime Live at The Palladium Club
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Who knows where the time goes? LIVE AT THE PALLADIUM CLUB
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Delia's gone Live at The Palladium Club
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
The last thing on my mind. live at The Palladium Club
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Police dog blues. Live at The Palladium Club
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
As I went down in the river to pray.Live at The Palladium Club
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Chances are. From The Palladium Club gig
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Dust my broom. Live at The Palladium Club
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Speed at the sound of loneliness.Live at The Palladium Club Apologies for the mixed lyrics
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Colorado Girl Live at The Palladium Club
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Another man done gone. Live at The Palladium Club. First time playing the Harp in public
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Vestapol/Poor boy Live at The Palladium Club I never tire of playing this one
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Blues Prelude Live at The Palladium Club
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Swing low sweet Chariot. Live at The Palladium Club
Received lots of comments & props
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Blues run the game. A great gig at The Palladium Club
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Denomination Blues.Did this a while ago and thought that I would have have another go
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts Knockin' On Heaven's Door.Last one from the Toulouse session
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts St James Infirmary.Another from Toulouse
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts Vestapol Poor Boy.Another from The Toulouse session filmed and edited by Yvelain
Received lots of comments & props
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts If You Leave Me Pretty Mama. Filmed and edited by Yves
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Another man done gone. Teaching myself to play Harp. we all have to start somewhere
Received lots of comments & props
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Knocking on heavens door.For some reason I have never sung this before
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Don't take your love to town.Not sure why I decided to do this.
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Blind Fiddler. Never sung this before.My first try.I might get a fiddle player to try this with me
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Only sad songs in here. I wrote this in prison but have not sung it for about 5 years
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jack of all Trades.bit of messing around
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts - Where Rainbows Never Die. Another song from the Plough Arts Centre gig
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts - The Last Thing On My Mind (Tom Paxton).At a gig at The Plough Arts Centre last night
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts - Police Dog Blues (Blind Blake) Another one from my gig at The Palladium Club
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts - Blues Run The Game . From A recent gig
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
I Drink. I heard this song for the first time today and thought that I would have a go at it
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Black Veil.Another first attempt. I have not even heard this song for 30 years.I should have done it long ago
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
For what it's worth. I was asked to do this today and this is my first try.Not sure that it works
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
White Christmas Another song that my Daughter said I should do
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Blue Christmas. My Daughter,Siobhan , said that I should do some Christmas songs
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Just a little made up as I go along Blues.My first try out of a Loop pedal
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
My Old Friend The Blues.First rough try at this Steve Earle song
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Tecumseh Valley. Another from The Tapeley Park Session
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Don;t think twice Another one from the lovey gig at Tapeley Park
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Vestaapol/Poor boy.From my gig at the Wonderful Tapeley Park this week
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
No Name yet.Just a bit of fun making it up as I go
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Police Dog Blues This is for my Friend Pat Collard. This is the Rough Boy version.I know I will never play it as good as Pat but he inspired me to try
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Dust My Broom, Robert Johnson, street jam by Jim Watts & Karl Zumar
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Vestapol,Poor Boy. Bit of messing' for the afternoon
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Police Dog Blues. This piece is way beyond my meagre picking skills.This is my first attempt at a simple version
Received lots of comments & props
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Jim Watts - Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Name 
Jim Watts
Followers 526   
Views 1,437,496   
Props 25,242
Location Clifton,Bedfordshire
@jimwatts7
Instruments Guitar, Vocals
Genres Blues, Folk, Country
Influences Howlin' Wolf, Kris Kristofferson, Peggy Seeger, Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash, Tom Paxton, Muddy Waters, Gordon Giltrap, Duster Bennett, Danny Thompson, Guy Clark, Ry Cooder, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Townes Van Zandt, The Band, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Derroll Adams, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Woody Guthrie, Tom Waits, Kim Beggs, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison & Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix & B.B. King, Richie Havens
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