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James (Jim) M. Rafferty

Jim Rafferty is a musician and songwriter from Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Born 22 December 1940, he is an older brother of Gerry Rafferty (1947-2011) and contributed songs and vocals to his album On a Wing and a Prayer (released 1992) and Time Goes On (2009) as well as creating and designing the album's artwork. His best-known song—"I See Red"—was recorded by Frida (Lyngstad) for her first post-Abba album Something's Going On (1982). The album was produced by Phil Collins and sold over 1.5 million copies, the best-selling solo record by any member of the group. "I See Red" was also recorded by the Irish Folk Group Clannad and included on the albums Magical Ring (1983) and their Greatest Hits (2000) compilation. Other artists who have recorded Rafferty's work include the Scottish singer and actress Barbara Dickson OBE and English singer and actress Emma Boundy.

A graduate of the Glasgow School of Art, he was classmates with the Scottish playwright and artist John Byrne. Jim Rafferty released two albums on the Decca label, Don't Talk Back (1978) and Solid Logic (1979). More recently he concentrated on creating graphic art collections available through his company Lust for Media. He and his wife Rosemary live in Tunbridge Wells, south of London.