Chris has numerous television credits to his name, including Sapphire and Steel, The Professionals, and The Scarlet Pimpernel. He provided voice talent for two Aardman feature-length films, Curse of the Were-Rabbit and Flushed Away.

Chart positions before the year 2000 "The Irish Charts > search the charts > Jimmy Nail". Irish Recorded Music Association . Retrieved 2012-02-08.

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Ain't No Doubt" Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin - levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (1sted.). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. p.219. ISBN 978-951-1-21053-5. An early brush with showbusiness came as singer with Newcastle punk band the King Crabs, in which he wore a dress and hobnail boots on stage! Later, Nail’s 2008 BBC series Parents Of The Band enjoyed relatively modest viewing figures. In 2014, he was part of Sting's Last Ship stage musical project, recalling life growing up near Tyneside's now-vanished shipyards.Graff, Amy (27 January 2015). "Sting: 'I betrayed my best friend Jimmy Nail to save my musical' ". Daily Dish . Retrieved 18 January 2017. Subsequently, he starred in supporting roles, including Simon Graham in The Last Samurai (2003), Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter film series (2004-2010), Albert Pierrepoint in Pierrepoint (2005), Beadle Bamford in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Peter Taylor in The Damned United (2009), and Winston Churchill in The King’s Speech (2010).

The song explores themes of wanderlust, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. It speaks to the universal human desire to break free from the confines of society and experience life on one’s terms. The cowboy in the song represents a symbol of independence and resilience, someone who is unafraid to take risks and follow their heart’s desires. The success of “Cowboy Dreams” elevated Jimmy Nail’s career to new heights. It garnered widespread recognition for his talents as a singer-songwriter and further solidified his status as a prominent figure in the music industry. The song’s popularity served as a catalyst for future successes and opened doors for Nail in his musical endeavors. 8. Are there any notable cover versions or renditions of “Cowboy Dreams”? McLean, Craig (13 October 2013). "Sting interview: 'Criticism is part of the job' ". Telegraph.co.uk . Retrieved 18 January 2017. Jimmy Nail | full Official Chart History". The Official Charts Company . Retrieved 1 September 2022.Cowboy Dreams” gained significant popularity upon its release and achieved commercial success. The song resonated with audiences globally and peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart. Its relatable themes and heartfelt delivery contributed to its widespread appeal and enduring popularity. 7. How has “Cowboy Dreams” impacted Jimmy Nail’s career? Jimmy Bradford, or as most of us know him Jimmy Nail, was born in Longbenton, North Tyneside, in 1954. James Michael Aloysius Bradford was born in Newcastle upon Tyne to father Jimmy and mother Laura. [1] His father was an Irish Catholic shipyard worker, amateur boxer, and professional footballer. Nail describes himself as an angry child who was expelled from secondary school for setting fire to curtains. When he was 13, his sister, Shelagh, died at the age of 20. [1] He later spent time drinking, fighting, and generally rebelling against authority. He was involved in a fight after a football match and was sent to prison.