Jim Capaldi Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jim Capaldi.

Jim Capaldi was a British rock musician, singer, and songwriter. Born on August 2, 1944, in Evesham, Worcestershire, Capaldi rose to fame as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band Traffic. Alongside Steve Winwood, he helped shape the band's unique sound, blending elements of rock, folk, and jazz. Capaldi also pursued a successful solo career, releasing several solo albums and achieving notable success with hit songs such as "Love Hurts" and "That's Love." Known for his distinctive voice and songwriting abilities, Jim Capaldi made significant contributions to the British rock music scene before his passing in 2005.

Traffic was very, very free. It was great.

Traffic was very, very free. It was great.

Jim Capaldi

Great

I was half asleep lying there writing this lyric in my head

I was half asleep lying there writing this lyric in my head at about 3:30 in the morning. I woke Steve up with this idea and then we went into the living room where there was a little upright piano and finished the song. I wonder where that piano is now?

Jim Capaldi

Morning

They gave it to us for about five bucks a week, and we just

They gave it to us for about five bucks a week, and we just went there to live. Probably the first band that ever did that back then and it became the famous cottage.

Jim Capaldi

Famous

This was an important part of my life. But it was also sad t

This was an important part of my life. But it was also sad that we didn't play there, cause we had such alot of fans that were waiting for us and Brazilians are great people. It's now my second home.

Jim Capaldi

Sad