At a time when even Iggy Pop has to sell his body to an insurance advert to pay the bills, we know we're in an economic crises kids. Hence why escapism is needed more than ever. Enter Scottish Troubadour Lucky Jim (aka Gordon Graham) and his new single 'Wheels'. Tinged with longing and urgency from the start, the song is a beautiful ode to Grahames' love interest, focusing on the simplistic and sincere message of wanting to give more than able. Sprinkled with lyrics as beautiful as they are aching, like "If I had money in my pocket, I would give it to you, I would buy you all the things that you never knew" It's a song filled with 'Ifs" and "If only's" but not in a victimised way, more in a optimistic "Here's to the future" sense. Driven by a hypnotic acoustic guitar melody and later followed by sparkling piano lines and synths, which are both a light and dainty contrast to Lucky Jim's gravel based vocals, making Tom Waits sound like a choirboy. In short, an enchanting love song full of disire, aspiration and the potential fortunes of tomorrow. There's hope yet for us Iggy!" Drew Lovell Grapevine Online 2009.

Wheels Review By www.myspace.com/grapevineonline

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For those who speak German, Laxmag speak to Lucky Jim.......

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Or a Google translation:

With a newly released single and an album called Linden Tree in the wings pleased Lucky Jim, who is in real life Gordon Grahame, his audience. Maybe know a few song from his various series or even from the film The Edukators. In the interview he gave among other insights into his upcoming album in the emergence of his songs and plans to put the still in its infancy.

Your new single, Jellybean Confessional / Wheels appeared straight and follow an album is. How would you describe your style of music people know your music yet?

Lucky Jim: In swing sounds of the 70s with Jellybean Confessional, reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac or an early Elton John, but it sounds a bit gloomy and penetrate my Gainsbouroug / Cohen influences the song.
Wheels is an acoustic Road Movie. I am known for acoustic music, my style ranges but also in other styles. I think my lyrics are synonymous with music, if not more important. They are a product of years of visionary writers and reading of literature and the occult are of course to me and my life.

I assume you are still working on your new album? How it works and can you tell us what to expect?

Lucky Jim: I just finished working on a folk album with Tim Bidwell as a producer. It is the product of an intensive writing attack, probably more intense than I have ever experienced before. It is called Linden Tree and I am happy with it. I think it will take a lot of concentration and repeated listening to as a listener to sink to. With about 36 minutes it really is replete of feelings and depth.

What influenced you as you write the new songs which ideas and intentions behind it?

Lucky Jim: I tried to use simple language to different levels of meaning and deep expression. The following is important to meaning, and much can be taken literally and then suddenly reveal something else. This is difficult to describe than to experience it!

How do you decide which titles will eventually come on the album?

Lucky Jim: In practice, it looks like that when I decided for the key tracks, the others, which are in line with the previous musical environment follow. There is much about my past in these songs, almost there are spirits that I have conjured up. The songs are downright persecution of people and moments of regret and a different time. If these things are then packed into music, they are beautiful of course rather than ugly and painful experiences. At least I hope so!

In the past you have also played cover songs, for example, Famous Blue Raincoat or Hallelujah. What does a song to be gecovert of you?

Lucky Jim: Well, I've played for years in bars and as I've played everything from Bowie until Frank Sinatra. So it is in my blood.
In Hallelujah, I was asked whether I have for years wanted to take the fat manufactured, so I have not as much about it. In Raincoat, I do not know what I'm here because I do not think my interpretation very well.
Cover work for me better when they happen spontaneously and live.
Although I have plans to covers an entire album. I know that cat Galore has done it with Exile in Main Street, and I've always liked the idea. I have an album in mind, but first I'll keep the secret.

In Lucky Jim thanks for the interview: Rebecca Black

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