2. Jim Vallance

Jim is a Canadian songwriter who is best known for his longtime collaboration with Bryan Adams, co-writing songs like “Cuts Like a Knife,” “Summer of 69,” “Run To You,” and “Heaven” (which hit the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100). Jim has also worked with artists like Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Glass Tiger, Kiss, Roger Daltrey, and many more. In this episode, Jim talks about his beginnings in music, his career writing with Bryan, and helping David Foster with “Tears Are Not Enough,” the Canadian contribution to African famine relief in 1985.

Guess That Record

Guess That Record is a podcast hosted by Canadian musician Jackson Reed. Each week Jackson will sit down with a special guest for an in-depth interview about their career and experiences. Then, the guest will have to guess which album Jackson pulled from his collection, leading to a discussion about the record. A show for anyone that’s a fan of music, Guess That Record will be posting new episodes on Wednesdays!

Guess That Record is back for the first episode of 2025, and Jackson is joined by the great guitarist Dominic Miller! Best known for his work with Sting, Dominic has been performing with Sting since 1991. His playing can be heard on tracks such as “All This Time,” “Fields of Gold,” and “Shape of My Heart,” a track in which Dominic received a co-writing credit. He’s also worked with the Pretenders, Level 42, and Phil Collins where he played guitar on the number one hit “Another Day in Paradise.” This interview was recorded in-person in Calgary on the morning after Dominic’s performance in the city.

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