Boney James (born James Oppenheim, September 1, 1961, in Lowell, Massachuse… Read Full Bio ↴Boney James (born James Oppenheim, September 1, 1961, in Lowell, Massachusetts) is a contemporary jazz saxophonist who has consistently placed at the top of the Contemporary Jazz Charts since his leader debut with 1992's Trust. His sound is known for being grittier and more muscular than the genre usually embodies.

James, born James Oppenheim, grew up in New Rochelle, New York, and studied clarinet at eight, later switching to saxophone. At age 15, his family moved to Los Angeles, where he began playing in a fusion band called Line One that was strong enough to open for Flora Purim and the Yellowjackets. He earned a degree in history from UCLA but became a full-time musician after graduation, doubling on keyboards.

In 1985, James went on the road as a keyboardist with Morris Day. He spent four years with Day and became an in-demand sideman, playing with Randy Crawford, Sheena Easton, the Isley Brothers, Bobby Caldwell, and many others before going solo.

James has received four Grammy nominations, RIAA gold-certified albums, and millions of sales. His unique meld of soul-jazz, R&B, funk, and pop have come to define the sound of 21st-century contemporary jazz. Albums such as 1999's Body Language, 2004's Pure, and 2015's Futuresoul have influenced an entire generation of artists.

In 2020, James released his album Solid, featuring 11 self-penned compositions, including the single "Be Here," with Kenny Lattimore providing vocals. The album debuted at #10 on the Billboard Current Pop Albums Chart.

James remains a prominent figure in the contemporary jazz scene, with his unique sound and influence on the genre solidifying his place in music history.

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Boney James Lyrics

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All Night Long All night long, baby won't you stay with me All night…
Appreciate Boy we spend so much time working for what we want…
Are You Ready Are you ready, ready to love? Let me show you how…
Auld Lang Syne Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to min…
Be Here (feat. Kenny Lattimore) These actions gonna stick baby 'Cause my words got weight We…
Close To You I don't know why it took me so long To see…
Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight Do me wrong Do me right Do me right baby Tell me lies,…
Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight (Introducing Quinn) Do me wrong, do me right, do me right baby. Tell…
Gonna Get It Gonna get your loving, gonna get your loving Gonna keep you…

Happy Home Last night I fell asleep all alone Tossing and turning Waiti…
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hark, the Herald Angels sing "Glory to the newborn King Pe…
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be lig…
Heaven I am using this product I started using it 4…
Hold On Tight Love is lovelier the second time around Just as wonderful w…
Honestly Honestly Don't promise me you'll never leave Honestly There…
I Get Lonely I get so lonely Can't let just anybody hold me You are…
I'll Be Good To You I want to know Just how you feel Said-a I want to…
I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby It feels so good, you lying here next to me Oh,…
I'm Waiting Boy, I'm always waiting for the page to turn For my…
In The Rain I wanna go outside in the rain It may sound crazy,…
It's All Good It's all good It's all good It's all good It's all good…
It's On Let it snow, let it snow Hey, it's another Christmas holiday…
Jingle Bells CHORUS: Jingle bells, Jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh …
Let It Go Let it snow, let it snow Hey, it's another Christmas holiday…
Love Song Any time that we're together I can't keep my eyes off…
Maker Of Love I think I can speak for all men when I…
Merry Christmas Baby Merry Christmas, baby You sure did treat me nice Merry Chr…
Missing You All day I've been I've been missing you I can't help it I've…
My Grown Up Christmas List Do you remember me I sat upon your knee I wrote to…
Nothin' But Love My biggest fear is I'll let people down and then…
One Autumn Night I keep going over it and over it again in…
Ride Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing, ring-ting tingle-in…
See What I'm Sayin' uh-huh…
Send One Your Love Send her your love with a dozen roses Make sure that…
Shake It Up No New Years Day to celebrate No chocolate covered candy hea…
Shine Shine, baby, shine Keep shining Shine on me, your smile Sho…
Sleigh Ride Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing, ring-ting tingle-in…
Soft Oohhh Send me love that's soft Let me know a love that's…
Spin Shine, baby, shine Keep shining Shine on me, your smile …
Sweet Thing You are my heat You are my fire Though you're not mine I…
That Look On Your Face Go, go, baby Go Go, go, baby I like to see that look…
The Christmas Song Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at you…
The Night I Fell In Love I keep going over it and over it again in…
This Christmas Hang all the mistletoe I'm gonna get to know you better Th…
Up All Night All night long, baby won't you stay with me All night…
Wait For Love Knowing love the way I do I can say for certain…
We Came to Party We came to party! (Eh eh eh eh) With the Neon…
When I Had The Chance Each moment, each minute and every second in it One more…

You Can Count On Me You can count on me because I'm your friend We…

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