Folksinger Jaime Brockett
Jaime Brockett (pronounced "Jamie") is a New England folksinger whose popularity hasn't waned since his first album in the late 1960s.
A brief bio: Jaime Brockett
Jaime Brockett grew up in Grafton and Westboro, Massachusetts. In 1969, he achieved almost instant fame with "The Legend of the U.S.S. Titanic." That popular song is Jamie's rambling, 13-minute version of a Leadbelly classic, co-written with Chris Smither.Today, Jaime lives in a picturesque corner of New England, collects vintage guitars, and nods at armadillos as he passes them en route his next concert.
Jaime has always filled his movie (aka, his life) with adventures, great music, witty dialogue, and clever observations. He sees his life through sunny yellow lenses as he roams from one coffeehouse or club (and grateful audience) to the next.
Jaime is well-respected as a musician since he made his mark on folk music in the late 1960s. His first album, Remember the Wind and the Rain, attracted loyal fans who -- more than 30 years later -- sometimes drive hundreds of miles for one of Jaime's performances.
Jaime's other albums include: Jaime Brockett 2 - 1970 (Capitol Records), North Mountain Velvet - 1977 (Adelphi Records), and Road Dancer - 1996, (Private release).
Jaime's music has evolved far beyond "The Legend of the U.S.S. Titanic." In his 21st century performances, Jaime's original observations are as appreciated as his songs.
Jaime Brockett is a folk music icon, an entertainer on- and offstage, and he's still legendary for his sizzling, pan-fried steaks.
Jaime Brockett at a Glance
A New England-based folk singer, Jaime Brockett enjoyed cult status in the 1969-early 1970s era with his debut album, Remember the Wind and the Rain, with his idiosyncratic talking blues numbers. Brockett was a favorite of devotees of late night progressive rock FM radio stations, particularly with his thirteen minute long adaptation of Leadbelly's (via Blind Lemon Jefferson) "The Titanic", rechristened The Legend of the U.S.S. Titanic, co-written with Chris Smither.
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- Daniel Daniel May 23, 2009 @ 9:36 pm
- I use to listen to the Mighty 1090 KAAY Little Rock with Clyde Clifford, and Beeker Street. I Love this song, such geo-political satire. Great. I would listen to the Guess Who, and Clyde would play Friends of Mine off of their Wheatfield Soul album 1968, my Jr. year in high school, and such a cultural awakening for this midwest, sheltered, person.
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