Looking Back

"For Cochrane-based singer-songwriter Jim Peace there is no better way to share the western traditions of his life than through song writing. Made up of one part cowboy values, another wilderness lover and the rest musician”
-LINDSAY SEWALL, Cochrane Eagle

“I’ve always liked songs that tell stories that touch people. It’s great when someone comes backstage after a show to tell you how a song you played connected to them. The songs on this recording are a collection of stories, of people and places I’ve spent time with over the last few years. Sometimes we need to look back to understand how to move forward.

Thanks to all the musicians who played on this recording, those that I’ve had the pleasure of playing with on stage across western Canada, to the organizers who’ve booked me and most important, to everyone who has come out to the shows. A special thanks to John Buckley who spent many hours working with me writing, re-writing and arranging these songs. Thanks also to Mag Mawhinney, Tammi Henke and the late Glen Rafuse for the great lyrics they contributed.”
See you down the trail.
-Jim Peace

Musicians
Jim Peace: vocals, guitar, banjo, harmonica
John Buckley: background vocal, electric bass
Tammi Henke: drums, percussion
Steve Collins: steel guitar
Sharky Shake: dobro

Songwriting
‘Have You Felt It’ written by Jim Peace, John Buckley
‘Born to Be’ written by Glen Rafuse, Jim Peace
‘Zane Grey Refugee’ written by Jim Peace, John Buckley
‘Out Where the Bald Eagles Fly’ written by Mag Mawhinney, Jim Peace, John Buckley
‘Cowboy and the Mustang’ written by Jim Peace, John Buckley
‘A Box Just Full of Songs’ written by Lucy Mills, Jim Peace, John Buckley
‘Bar Room Ballet’ written by Jim Peace, John Buckley
‘Queen of Diamonds’ written by Jim Peace, John Buckley
‘Bar Room Ballerina’ written by Jim Peace, Tammi Henke
‘Cause Life Ain’t Like the Movies’ written by Jim Peace, John Buckley

Production

Produced and recorded by Jim Peace
Mixed by Jim Peace and John Buckley
Mastered by Jamie Harper at HB Media Services Inc.
Recorded at Dutch Creek Productions, west of Calgary, Alberta

Artwork
Cover artwork by Diamond Doug Keith, Rhymin’ Diamond Ranch, Domain, Manitoba
Graphic design by Sacha Schafer, DASK Graphic Design