Jim Capaldi

The official lyric video for Jim Capaldi’s “Old Photographs” has recently passed five million views.

Thank you to every fan who has watched, shared, commented and returned to the song.

If you have not seen it recently, watch the lyric video here:

https://youtu.be/O7i-dLg36aQ

What does “Old Photographs” mean to you?

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“It’s All Up to You” reached its UK chart peak of number 27 on 17 August 1974.

Where would you place it in a playlist introducing somebody to Jim’s solo career: opening track, centrepiece or closing song?

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Today we are listening closely to Jim Capaldi’s drumming on “Empty Pages”.

Recorded for Traffic’s 1970 album John Barleycorn Must Die, the track was written by Jim and Steve Winwood.

Steve provided the lead vocal, bass, electric piano and organ, with Chris Wood also contributing organ. Beneath it all, Jim’s drums and percussion give the recording its movement and distinctive sense of space.

It is a performance built around feel rather than excess. Jim allows the rhythm to breathe, supporting the keyboards and vocal while quietly driving the entire track forward.

Listen again with the drums at the centre - https://youtu.be/5ycyIkcX7zU?si=2E1Lp...

What do you notice about Jim’s playing when you focus on his contribution?

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On Sunday 2 August, what would have been Jim Capaldi’s 82nd birthday, family and friends gathered at his former home in Marlow for the unveiling of a Heritage Plaque in his honour.

Installed by The Marlow Society, the plaque marks the home where Jim lived from 1971 until his passing in 2005. It honours him as a musician, lyricist and co-founder of Traffic, while recognising his lasting place in the history of the town.

Jim’s wife Aninha and their daughters Tabitha and Tallulah were joined by guests including Steve Winwood, Muff Winwood, Olivia Harrison, Bob Harris, Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens, Margo Buchanan and the Mayor of Marlow, Councillor Jenny Simnett.

Speaking about the tribute, Aninha said:
“This plaque means so much to me, and to our family, because it ensures that Jim’s spirit remains right here in the heart of the town he loved.”

Thank you to The Marlow Society, everyone who helped make the plaque possible and all those who joined Jim’s family for this special occasion.

A larger selection of photographs from the unveiling can be viewed in the Gallery on Jim’s official website:
www.jimcapaldi.com/legacy

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Thank you to everyone who joined us in remembering Jim on his birthday.

Every song choice, photograph and personal story helps show the many different ways Jim’s music continues to connect with people.

Some discovered him through Traffic. Others began with a solo album, a live performance or a song passed down by somebody close to them.

If you have not already shared your story, we would still love to hear it.

Which Jim Capaldi recording has been part of your life the longest?

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Today we remember Jim Capaldi on what would have been his 82nd birthday.

Jim’s music travelled across decades, continents and genres. As a founding member of Traffic, a solo artist, drummer, singer and lyricist, he created songs that continue to find new listeners while remaining deeply important to those who have known them for years.

Today is an opportunity to celebrate the music, but also the warmth, curiosity and generosity behind it.

Which Jim Capaldi song will you play today?

Please share your memories, photographs and favourite recordings below as we celebrate Jim’s life and extraordinary musical legacy.

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Jim Capaldi was widely respected not simply as Traffic’s drummer, but as a complete musician whose playing came from a deep understanding of the song.

His style was never about filling every available space. Jim listened. He knew when to push a performance forward, when to sit inside the groove and when leaving something out would give the music greater power.

Joe Walsh later recalled watching Jim play and being amazed by how effortless it appeared — everything exactly where it needed to be, with nothing added merely for display.

That restraint is part of what makes Jim’s drumming so distinctive. On Traffic recordings, the drums are constantly communicating with Steve Winwood’s keyboards and Chris Wood’s saxophone or flute. Jim could make an unusual arrangement feel natural because he understood its emotional direction as well as its rhythm.

Which recording would you choose to demonstrate Jim’s greatness behind the kit?

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When Jim Capaldi returned to Island Records with Some Come Running in 1988, he was joined by an extraordinary circle of friends and collaborators.

Steve Winwood played guitar and keyboards and added backing vocals. Eric Clapton appeared on “You Are the One” and “Oh Lord, Why Lord”, while George Harrison also played guitar on “Oh Lord, Why Lord”. Mick Ralphs contributed to “Take Me Home”.

It is an impressive collection of names, but the album never feels like a parade of guest appearances. These were musicians who understood Jim’s writing, his instincts and his belief that the song should always come first.

The result was polished and contemporary, but still grounded in the warmth, directness and melodic sense that ran throughout Jim’s work.

Which collaboration on the album would you place under the spotlight?

Listen Now: lnk.to/JimCapaldi-running



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On 3 July 1971, Traffic and friends took the stage at the Polytechnic of Central London for a benefit concert in support of Oz magazine.

Recordings from that evening became part of Welcome to the Canteen, alongside material recorded at Fairfield Halls in Croydon.

With Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, Chris Wood, Dave Mason, Ric Grech and Reebop Kwaku Baah in the line-up, the music had the feeling of a group rediscovering old songs in real time — stretching arrangements, responding to one another and allowing the rhythm to lead.

Jim is right at the centre of that movement: forceful when the music needs lifting, but always listening to what is happening around him.

What is your favourite performance on Welcome to the Canteen?

Listen now: lnk.to/Traffic-Canteen



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Spotlight on the Muscle Shoals Horns — a specific horn section, not just a catch-all for the wider Muscle Shoals studio story. The classic core line-up is Harrison Calloway Jr (trumpet), Ronnie Eades (baritone sax), Harvey Thompson (sax/flute) and Charles Rose (trombone).

What they bring is more than “brass on top”: they answer the vocal, tighten the groove, and raise the stakes with parts that feel composed, not pasted on. You can hear that impact all over Jim’s Whale Meat Again — especially in the way the record lifts and sharpens when the horns enter on “It’s Alright”, the title track “Whale Meat Again”, “I’ve Got So Much Lovin’”, and “My Brother.”

Their reach goes way beyond one scene: sources tie them to work with artists including Elton John (they also toured with him in the mid-’70s and played on “Philadelphia Freedom”), plus names like Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, and The Osmonds.

Listen to Whale Meat Again here: lnk.to/JimCapaldi-whale

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