Hodgson, Barbara (4 November 2019). "Jimmy Nail joins Sunday for Sammy for surprise Auf Wiedersehen, Pet reunion". ChronicleLive . Retrieved 11 August 2021. Jimmy the musician also made an impact. In 1985, his cover of Rose Royce’s Love Don’t Live Here Anymore was a big UK hit. In 1992, he returned to the charts with Ain’t No Doubt which became his biggest hit, reaching number 1. Graff, Amy (27 January 2015). "Sting: 'I betrayed my best friend Jimmy Nail to save my musical' ". Daily Dish . Retrieved 18 January 2017. Timothy Spall played Barry Taylor, the electrician and boring but likeable Brummie in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.

Charts.de - Single - Jimmy Nail, Ain't No Doubt" (in German). Media Control . Retrieved 2012-02-08. [ dead link] He received critical acclaim for his performance in Secrets & Lies (1996), for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Charts.de - Single - Mark Knopfler, Why Aye Man" (in German). Media Control. Archived from the original on January 9, 2015 . Retrieved 2012-02-08. Alexander, Jane (16 May 2001). "Review: Nail livens up some old hits". Southern Daily Echo. Portsmouth . Retrieved 11 August 2021. At the same time, he was further flexing his creative muscles, both writing and starring as Tyneside Detective Freddie Spender. Largely shot on location in the North East, Spender ’s three series were major TV hits.James Michael Aloysius Bradford was born in Newcastle upon Tyne to father Jimmy and mother Laura. [1] His father was an Irish Catholic shipyard worker, amateur boxer, and professional footballer. Nail describes himself as an angry child who was expelled from secondary school for setting fire to curtains. When he was 13, his sister, Shelagh, died at the age of 20. [1] He later spent time drinking, fighting, and generally rebelling against authority. He was involved in a fight after a football match and was sent to prison. Later, Nail’s 2008 BBC series Parents Of The Band enjoyed relatively modest viewing figures. In 2014, he was part of Sting's Last Ship stage musical project, recalling life growing up near Tyneside's now-vanished shipyards. In fact, the one-time member of the "West Bromwich and District Sunday Methodist table tennis league" hailed in real life, not from the Midlands, but from Battersea in London. He was born in 1957.

Cowboy Dreams” gained significant popularity upon its release and achieved commercial success. The song resonated with audiences globally and peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart. Its relatable themes and heartfelt delivery contributed to its widespread appeal and enduring popularity. 7. How has “Cowboy Dreams” impacted Jimmy Nail’s career? Ain't No Doubt" Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin - levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (1sted.). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. p.219. ISBN 978-951-1-21053-5. Nail played gamekeeper "Rabbetts" in Danny, the Champion of the World, based on the novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. [18]

The song explores themes of wanderlust, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. It speaks to the universal human desire to break free from the confines of society and experience life on one’s terms. The cowboy in the song represents a symbol of independence and resilience, someone who is unafraid to take risks and follow their heart’s desires. Albums [ edit ] Studio albums [ edit ] List of albums, with selected chart positions, and certifications McLean, Craig (13 October 2013). "Sting interview: 'Criticism is part of the job' ". Telegraph.co.uk . Retrieved 18 January 2017.