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

  1. ↑ Interview with Jim Duguid, PRS for Music.
  2. ↑ Interview with Jim Duguid, PRS for Music.
  3. ↑ allmusic.com
  4. ↑ "Arno Carstens – Wonderful Wild SA Tour", The Arts Mag
  5. ↑ ShareMyPlaylists.com
  6. ↑ Official Chart Company(Link redirected to OCC website)
  7. ↑ Official Chart Company(Link redirected to OCC website)
  8. ↑ Bilboard.com
  9. ↑ Official Chart Company