A Son of the Rock

Last week, James Prime the keyboardist of Deacon Blue, died.

He was integral to the band’s sound, adding depth and colour with his playing and there is that wonderful piano instrumental break in the middle eight of the band’s anthem Dignity.

This is Raintown, the title track from the band’s first album.

Deacon Blue: Raintown

Jim was co-writer of this one, a song dear to my heart. (“This is my country. These are my reasons.”)

Deacon Blue: Fergus Sings the Blues

James (Jim) Jim PrimePrime: 3/11/1960 – 19/6/2025. So it goes.