Jim Cope: Home

I have always played well with others, but now with my first solo CD project, titled "Never Better Than Later" finished, its time to play by myself too. ... oh, come on, you know what I mean!

As a kid, I loved watching TV shows and movies about the American West. I got a particular thrill dressing up as a cowboy, driving with my parents to Knotts Berry Farm" and walking on the old fashioned wooden sidewalks. There, the sound of swinging saloon doors, the smell of old rawhide saddles, and the taste of sarsparilla just made my day.

There's no denying that the world has change a lot; In these crowded, complicated times, I'm more post-modern idealist, than cowboy. The Old West Cowboy image is rarely seen anymore, but he continues to resonate in me. So a lot of the songs I play in some way still reflect some of those memories and images.

I hope you'll spend some time here. Enjoy the place; mi casa es su casa - Oh, and while you are here, please sign my "guest book" page. Thanks for visiting.

Bless The Present, Trust Yourself, Expect The Best.

Jim