Jim Duguid
Jim Duguid is a Scottish musician and songwriter best known for co-writing the Alex Clare song "Too Close".
Biography
A native of Glasgow, Duguid began his career as the drummer of the band Speedway, which he founded with fellow Glaswegian Jill Jackson in 2001.[1] Speedway released one full-length album, Save Yourself (2003) before disbanding in 2004.
Following Speedway's breakup, he began a collaboration with Scottish singer Paolo Nutini, co-writing Nutini's first album, These Streets.[2]
He co-wrote a song on Serena Ryder's 2008 album Is It O.K.[3] and co-wrote and co-produced Arno Carstens' 2010 album Wonderful Wild.[4]
On Alex Clare's 2011 album The Lateness of the Hour, he co-wrote the hit song "Too Close".[5]
Songwriting credits
| Year | Artist | Song | Co-written with | U.S. peak position |
U.K. peak position |
| 2006 | Paolo Nutini | "Last Request" | Paolo Nutini, Matty Benbrook | – | 5[6] |
| 2006 | Paolo Nutini | "Rewind" | Paolo Nutini | – | 27[7] |
| 2007 | Paolo Nutini | "New Shoes" | Paolo Nutini, Matty Benbrook | 108 | 21 |
| 2011 | Alex Clare | "Too Close | Alex Clare | 7[8] | 4[9] |
References
- ^ Interview with Jim Duguid, PRS for Music.
- ^ Interview with Jim Duguid, PRS for Music.
- ^ allmusic.com
- ^ "Arno Carstens – Wonderful Wild SA Tour", The Arts Mag
- ^ ShareMyPlaylists.com
- ^ Official Chart Company(Link redirected to OCC website)
- ^ Official Chart Company(Link redirected to OCC website)
- ^ Billboard.com
- ^ Official Chart Company