Jim Aitken is relatively "late to the table" as someone who writes his own lyrics and accompanying music. His Songs are brought to life by Select and Great Artists! "The Promise", won "The Muse Songwriters" monthly Lyric Competition and achieved Finalist. In the UKSC! The Lyric, "Sunset" was also Finalist in the UKSC! It has yet to be Released! Subsequent songs have achieved Finalist in International Song Contests i.e. Great American, Dallas, International, Songdoor, etc. Jim leans towards songs with narrative; inspired by the Legends, Leonard Cohen and Gordon Lightfoot). Tim Patterson (Florida) brings the (more Country Style) songs to life! "Reach The Sky", "My Last Farewell", “Dear Jane”, “One Night Stand" and, “I See Her Dancing”! Kimberley Dunn (Ottawa) elevates the Tender songs, "The Promise", "Drift Away" and "One Night Stand" Supremely! Latterly, Easton Driver has added that contemporary Country sound to the Inspiring and ground breaking,Nash
Sounds Like: Bernie Taupin
Latest News
"One Night Stand", tv Playlists and advertising.
“Sunset", “The Promise", “Drift Away" Finalists in UKSC.
In 2022 Dallas Songwriters "The Promise" - Final Eight!.
“Drift Away” Finalist “World Songwriting Awards”!
“Drift Away” Lyric Video on US tv Mothers Day.
Robert Warren, Recorded “Dear Jane” for his CD, “Seven Corners”!
“Drift Away” and “One Night Stand” - Finalists “Dallas Songwriters” Contest!
”I See Her Dancing” Feat: Allyson Briggs, Women Of Substance.
”One Night Stand” - No.35 in Canadian Country, CICC Top One Hundred
“Dear Jane” No.1 in Six Charts!
”I See Her Dancing” No.1 in Six Charts!
My song, “I See Her Dancing” is Finalist in the Folk/Americana Category, “The Great American Song Contest”
jim.a.aitken@gmail.com