Jim Capaldi

Jim Capaldi (born August 2, 1944 in Evesham , Worcestershire , † January 28, 2005 in London ) was a British rock musician .

Life

The grandson of Italian immigrants played as a drummer alongside Steve Winwood in the band Traffic , of which he was co-founder in 1967. He was successful as a singer-songwriter and released numerous solo albums under his own name.

In 1973 Capaldi took part in Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert alongside other famous musicians such as Pete Townshend and Ronnie Wood . In 1975 he married the Brazilian Aninha Campos, and the marriage resulted in two daughters, Tabitha and Tallulah.

In 2001 he recorded the album Living on the Outside in Cologne's Can studio together with producer René Tinner . It also features guest musicians such as Paul Weller , Ian Paice , Gary Moore and George Harrison . On November 29, 2002, Capaldi took part in the memorial concert for George Harrison , which was held at the Royal Albert Hall .

Capaldi died of stomach cancer on January 28, 2005 in London .

Discography

Albums

year	title	Top ranking, total weeks, awardChart placementsChart placements (Year, title, rankings, weeks, awards, notes)			Remarks
		DE	UK	US
1972	Oh how we danced	-	-	US82 (11 weeks) US
1974	Whale Meat Again	-	-	US191 (3 weeks) US
1976	Short Cut Draw Blood	-	-	US193 (4 weeks) US
1983	Fierce Heart	-	-	US91 (12 weeks) US
1988	Some come running	-	-	US183 (8 weeks) US

More albums

1971: Welcome to the Canteen (with Steve Winwood , Dave Mason , Chris Wood , Rick Grech , Reebop Kwaku Baah , Jim Gordon ) 1978: Daughter of the Night 1978: The Contender 1979: Electric Nights 1980: The Sweet Smell of Success 1981: Let the Thunder Cry

1984: One Man Mission 1988: Something so Strong (compilation) 1993: Prince of Darkness 1999: The 40,000 Headmen Tour (with Dave Mason) 2001: Living on the Outside 2004: Poor Boy Blue

EPs

• 1972: Eve
• 1975: It's All Up to You / It's All Right / Oh How We Danced / Eve
• 1979: Electric Nights Sampler

Singles

year	Title album	Top ranking, total weeks, awardChart placementsChart placements (Year, title, album , rankings, weeks, awards, notes)			Remarks
		DE	UK	US
1972	Eve Oh How We Danced	-	-	US91 (4 weeks) US	Author: Jim Capaldi
1974	It's All Up to You Whale Meat Again	-	UK27 (6 weeks) UK	-	Author: Jim Capaldi
1975	It's All Right Whale Meat Again	-	-	US55 (7 weeks) US	Author: Jim Capaldi
	Love Hurts Short Cut Draw Blood	DE42 (1 week) DE	UK4th silver (11 weeks)UK	US97 (1 week) US	Author: Boudleaux Bryant Original: The Everly Brothers , 1960
1983	That's Love Fierce Heart	-	-	US28 (13 weeks) US	Author: Jim Capaldi
	Living on the Edge Fierce Heart	-	-	US75 (5 weeks) US	Author: Jim Capaldi

More singles

1971: Gimme Some Lovin ' (with Steve Winwood , Dave Mason , Chris Wood , Rick Grech , Reebop Kwaku Baah , Jim Gordon ) 1972: Oh How We Danced 1973: Tricky Dicky Rides Again 1974: Low Rider 1976: Talkin 'Bout My Baby 1976: If You Think You Know How to Love Me 1977: Goodbye My Love 1978: Daughter of the Night 1978: Sealed with a Kiss 1979: Shoeshine 1980: Hold On to Your Love 1980: The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys

1981: Old Photographs 1981: Child in the Storm 1981: Favella Music 1981: Dreams Do Come True 1983: Tonight You're Mine 1984: I'll Keep Holding On 1988: Something So Strong 1988: Dancing on the Highway 1988: Take Me Home 1988: Some Come Running 1989: Oh Lord, Why Lord 2001: Anna Julia

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1. ↑ ^{a b} Chart sources: Singles US1 US2
2. ↑ ^{a b} Top Pop Singles 1955-2006 by Joel Whitburn , Record Research 2007, ISBN 978-0-89820-172-7
3. ↑ Music Sales Awards: UK

Web links

• Jim Capaldi at Allmusic (English)
• Jim Capaldi at Discogs (English)