Now Is The Time - Jimmy James And The Vagabonds 7" 45

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James married shortly after the war to a nurse, Madge, he met in an Officers Club at Vlotho in Germany. Their honeymoon was in itself a remarkable journey as they drove to the far tip of Norway in a former German Army VW Beetle.

James grew up and began performing in Kingston, Jamaica, where he recorded as a solo artist with producers Coxsone Dodd, Clancy Eccles, and Lyndon Pottinger. His most successful release was an early version of "Come To Me Softly", which found local success and persuaded James to give up a job with the Inland Revenue for a music career. The name of the character Jimmy James played by Stephen Root on the television series NewsRadio came from this song. [1] Personnel [ edit ] Beastie Boys Albert P. Clark (2005). 33 Months as a POW in Stalag Luft III: A World War II Airman Tells His Story. Fulcrum Pub. ISBN 978-1-55591-536-0. Eric Morecambe interview with Marty Feldman, excerpted in A History of British Comedy, narrated by David Mitchell, BBC2 , 2013) The Vagabonds disbanded in 1970, but James, who owned the name, enlisted Alan Wood to form a band with a new, all-white line-up in 1973. [7] They had hits in the UK Singles Chart with " I'll Go Where Your Music Takes Me"(1976) and " Now Is the Time". [8] In 1976, they recorded funky disco song "Disco Fever" also. Phil Chen performed bass on Rod Stewart songs such as " Hot Legs", " Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Young Turks". [9]

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MC: You completely inhabit the characters your portray on stage. When did you know that you had this talent?

Vance, Jonathan F (2000). A Gallant Company: The Men of the Great Escape. Pacifica Military History; (Mar 2001). p.41. ISBN 978-0-935-55347-5. He was born as James Casey on 20 May 1892, the eldest of four sons of Jeremiah Casey, an iron puddler or steelmaker, [2] [6]They signed a recording contract with Pye Records and released their best known studio album, The New Religion in 1966. The band also played as support for the Who, Sonny & Cher, Rod Stewart (who was also on Pye Records at the time) and the Rolling Stones. The band often used the Abbey Road Studios, once being there at the same time the Beatles were recording. Their live performance was captured in the album London Swings – Live at the Marquee Club, also featuring the Alan Bown Set. Jimmy James and the Vagabonds were labelmates and rivals of Geno Washington & the Ram Jam Band. [4] Lost UK TV Shows". Lost Shows.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011 . Retrieved 24 January 2009.

James was born in India, the son of a tea-planter, Herbert Mark James (son of Canon Mark James) and his wife Elizabeth Isabella Loosemore. James was educated at The King’s School, Canterbury. Returning to London following his mother’s death, James and his father started a tea importing business that suffered from the 1930s economic downturn and ultimately failed. Soon after, his father died of pneumonia which left Jimmy alone. Recalling that he had relatives in the United States, he worked his passage on a coal ship across the Atlantic, often acting as pilot due to the drunken nature of the crew. Upon arrival, he soon realised that his relatives were also suffering due to the Great Depression that was sweeping across the US. The Vagabonds disbanded in 1970, but James, who owned the name, reformed the band with a new, all white line-up in 1974. They had hits in the UK Singles Chart with " I'll Go Where Your Music Takes Me" and "Now Is The Time". Without James, the Vagabonds recorded an album (Ska-Time) as "Jamaica's Original Vagabonds" which was released in 1970. a b c "James, Jimmy". British Film Institute Film & Television Database. Archived from the original on 26 October 2008 . Retrieved 24 January 2009. U.S. 12-inch single A1. "Jimmy James" (single version) – 3:05 A2. "Jimmy James" (LP version) – 3:14 A3. "Jimmy James" (original original version) – 3:42 B1. "The Maestro" – 2:52 B2. "Boomin' Granny" – 2:18 B3. "Drinkin' Wine" – 4:42 European 12-inch single A2. "Jimmy James" (LP version) – 3:14 A3. "Jimmy James" (original original version) – 3:42 B1. "The Maestro" – 2:52 B2. "Boomin' Granny" – 2:18 UK 12-inch single Frozen Metal Head EP A1. "Jimmy James" (single version) – 3:05 A2. "So What'cha Want" (All the Way freestyle version) – 3:37 B1. "Jimmy James" (original original version) – 3:42 B2. "Drinkin' Wine" – 4:42MC: Your song “Fashionista” has taken on a life of it’s own and is a smash, being replayed all over the world! What do you remember about crafting the song and seeing it take off? Any plans for more original music? a b "Jimmy James Biography". Answers. 13 June 2010. Archived from the original on 1 November 2009 . Retrieved 26 October 2015. With his act James toured the musical halls, theatres and clubs around the country. He appeared at the Royal Variety Performance in 1953 and stole the show with his routine The Chipster—a lecture on the occupational hazards of preparing chips. [1] James regularly performed around the UK with former Foundations frontman, Clem Curtis. [ citation needed] The pair, along with Flirtations vocalist Earnestine Pearce toured with 'The Soul Explosion'. In April 2007, James performed at the Classic Gold Weekender along with Marmalade, Love Affair and Showaddywaddy. [10] In 2013, they toured with James' early hero, Ben E. King. [4] Following initial interrogation, James and a small band of others were taken to Berlin and paraded through the capital.

James grew up and began performing in Kingston, Jamaica, where he recorded as a solo artist with producers Coxsone Dodd, Clancy Eccles, and Lyndon Pottinger. His most successful release was an early version of "Come to Me Softly", which found local success and persuaded James to give up a job with the Inland Revenue for a music career. [4] [5] Michael Cook: For those that have never seen Jimmy James on stage, how would you describe your performance style and “drag” as a whole?The Merlin-engined Wellington Mark II. This aircraft actually belongs to No. 104 Sqn. Notice the criss-cross geodesic construction through the perspex fuselage panels. Prisoner of war [ edit ] James had limited use for jokes as such, preferring to say things in a humorous manner, sometimes in surreal situations and as such was seen by some as well ahead of his time. Manchester Celebrities, Television, Film, Media & Broadcasting". Manchester UK. Archived from the original on 13 October 2008 . Retrieved 24 January 2009.