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
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Don't blame me. i was sitting on the bus today thinking about our election result and this popped into my head
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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
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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
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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
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
The cape. First try at this great Guy Clark song
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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
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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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If I needed you. Thought it was about time I did this song again
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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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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Come back baby. One for Gene
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts at Saunton Road Studios - Don't Think Twice It's Alright.Another filmed by Ron Davis
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts unplugged - If The Blues Was Whiskey. Another one filmed by Ron Davis
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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
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Portland Town. Thought that i would try this again.did it awhile ago
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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
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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
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Tennessee Whiskey. My first go at this to see if if suits me
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Blowing down the road. Back to my roots
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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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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Kiss it away. This is a bit out of my comfort e really
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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
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Louis Collins. First try at this John Hurt song
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Moaning Blues. Little making it up as I go ditty
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Come on in my kitchen. Rough go with my Milsom Parlour Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
How long blues. Played on my Milsom Parlour Guitar
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Circles. Using my Myers Feather Pick up again
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jesus just left Chicago . I am trying my new Myers Feather Pick Up
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jesus just left Chicago. Just a quick ,rough try at this
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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
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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
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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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Where Rainbows never die. Last one live at The Palladium Club
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Girl from the North Country. Live at The Palladium Club
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For the good times Live at The Palladium Club
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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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In the shade of the old apple tree. Bit of nonsense live at The Palladium Club
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Stormy Monday live at The Palladium Club
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Tecumseh Valley Live at The Palladium Club
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Summertime Live at The Palladium Club
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Who knows where the time goes? LIVE AT THE PALLADIUM CLUB
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Delia's gone Live at The Palladium Club
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The last thing on my mind. live at The Palladium Club
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Police dog blues. Live at The Palladium Club
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
As I went down in the river to pray.Live at The Palladium Club
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Chances are. From The Palladium Club gig
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Dust my broom. Live at The Palladium Club
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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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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Colorado Girl Live at The Palladium Club
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Another man done gone. Live at The Palladium Club. First time playing the Harp in public
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Vestapol/Poor boy Live at The Palladium Club I never tire of playing this one
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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
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Blues run the game. A great gig at The Palladium Club
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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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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts Knockin' On Heaven's Door.Last one from the Toulouse session
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Jim Watts St James Infirmary.Another from Toulouse
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts Vestapol Poor Boy.Another from The Toulouse session filmed and edited by Yvelain
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts If You Leave Me Pretty Mama. Filmed and edited by Yves
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Another man done gone. Teaching myself to play Harp. we all have to start somewhere
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Knocking on heavens door.For some reason I have never sung this before
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Don't take your love to town.Not sure why I decided to do this.
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Blind Fiddler. Never sung this before.My first try.I might get a fiddle player to try this with me
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Only sad songs in here. I wrote this in prison but have not sung it for about 5 years
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jack of all Trades.bit of messing around
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts - Where Rainbows Never Die. Another song from the Plough Arts Centre gig
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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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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts - Police Dog Blues (Blind Blake) Another one from my gig at The Palladium Club
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Jim Watts - Blues Run The Game . From A recent gig
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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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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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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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Clifton,Bedfordshire
White Christmas Another song that my Daughter said I should do
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Blue Christmas. My Daughter,Siobhan , said that I should do some Christmas songs
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Just a little made up as I go along Blues.My first try out of a Loop pedal
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
My Old Friend The Blues.First rough try at this Steve Earle song
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Tecumseh Valley. Another from The Tapeley Park Session
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Don;t think twice Another one from the lovey gig at Tapeley Park
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Vestaapol/Poor boy.From my gig at the Wonderful Tapeley Park this week
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
No Name yet.Just a bit of fun making it up as I go
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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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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Dust My Broom, Robert Johnson, street jam by Jim Watts & Karl Zumar
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Vestapol,Poor Boy. Bit of messing' for the afternoon
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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
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Clifton,Bedfordshire
Lodi 2. Second try. Not sure which one works best
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Lodi. This is my first go at this song .Not sure about the key
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Come on in my kitchen .I thought that I would revisit this with my little Parlour Guitar
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Name 
Jim Watts
Followers 524   
Views 1,406,078   
Props 25,178
Location Clifton,Bedfordshire
@jimwatts7
Instruments Guitar, Vocals
Genres Blues, Folk, Country
Influences Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash, Howlin' Wolf, Kris Kristofferson, Richie Havens, Bob Dylan, Gordon Giltrap, Muddy Waters, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Kim Beggs, The Band, Duster Bennett, Pete Seeger, Townes Van Zandt, Van Morrison & Bob Dylan, Tom Paxton, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Peggy Seeger, Guy Clark, Derroll Adams, Danny Thompson, Ry Cooder, Jimi Hendrix & B.B. King, Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie
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