Jamie James plays "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" in honor of Harry Dean Stanton's birthday on the same guitar that Harry Dean used to play the song in COOL HAND LUKE.

Toronto-born singer/songwriter/guitarist Jamie James began playing guitar at age 13 and played in Detroit-area bands, most notably Bob Seger's, in the early '70s. After moving to Southern California, James formed the rockabilly revival group the Kingbees in the late '70s. When the group dissolved in the mid-'80s, James began playing with former Stray Cats Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom as well as headlining at Hermosa Beach's Lighthouse venue. James met Harry Dean Stanton after one of his performances in 1990 and they began collaborating shortly after. In 2000, James released his solo album Crossroads and also appeared on that summer's Hootenanny tour. He also began playing with Dennis Quaid that year and, along with The Sharks, they continue to record and tour.

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