Jan Davis began playing guitar professionally at the ripe-old age of 16. B… Read Full Bio ↴Jan Davis began playing guitar professionally at the ripe-old age of 16. Born in Hollywood, California, he found himself living in the area of his dreams.
Throughout the 60s, Jan Davis was working non-stop as one of the most booked studio musicians whenever gigs called for an unforgettable lead or rhythm guitar. Jan wasn't much into surf sounds then, as he was way into Rock 'n Roll with his custom blue Fender guitar.
Jan graduated from being a recognized teen-player when he opted into doing lead guitar with the ever-popular B. BUMBLE & THE STINGERS. He was even named group leader while the Stingers were still a struggling bunch of studio musicians, mainly for Jan's songwriting and guitar ability. Their inovative instrumental tunes are still being aired and CD's are selling, worldwide.
In the mid-sixties, Jan co-wrote and played lead guitar on "The Fugitive," released on A&M Records. (This single is presently included on various Jan Davis Guitar CDs.)
Jan continued the battle for popularity by taking up acoustic guitar and continues to be praised by his peers for his unusual guitar tuning ability, which Jan terms as: Hawaiian tuning. Many guitarists of our time have attempted to duplicate Jan's artistry on guitar, to no avail.
Soon, Jan took his acoustic guitar to another level. Influenced by SABICAS, he found his niche in a dancable Flamenco style, as heard on his "Hot Sauce" a Top-Ten Adult Contemporary charting hit on Billboard.
By this time, Jan had written and produced numerous instrumentals, each with its own Flamenco flavor. His guru was Mr. Rene' J. Hall, who wrote most of Jan's arrangements, from his early beginning with B. Bumble & The Stingers. Only now it was time to move on. On they did, to the concert circuit.
Jan told us, "One of the biggest thrills of my life was playing solo guitar in front of Philharmonic orchestras, and the most memorable was with Rene' Hall arranging and conducting. Those were times I'll always cherish and I hope Rene's spirit stays with me."
Film and music video scoring was something Jan had always wanted to do. A video shoot was set up, using the rugged and beautiful California coastline, including Corona del Mar, Laguna and Newport Beach as a backdrop. Jan wrote and arranged a nine-selection score entitled, "Concert By The Sea," This soundtrack is a major accomplishment, as Jan performs on video his Flamenco, Classical and even a jazz composition, on dual acoustic guitars. Close up shots of his guitar fingering are extraordinary. These fantastic selections were so well received, it's also a CD album, released on Stone Tiger Records. (Go to YouTube to view "Gypsy From Andalusia.")
Jan's fans asked, "Can you sing?" This was the beginning of The Spain Gang. Jan brought together seven of the finest musicians he could find and formed a group unlike any others around. They all love "Bad Boy" Jan's Flamenco-based concepts and they found out he could sing blues, rock and pop!
The Spain Gang's first release was a CD/EP on the Stone Tiger label, entitled: "I Loved You Too Much." Radio stations from New York to Hawaii soon picked the lead cut of the same title to be on their Top 30 playlists, mainly due to the hard-hitting lyric, immediately used on a PSA, (Public Service Announcement)still being broadcasted nationally, with Jan Davis as national spokesman for abused and battered women.
All players in The Spain Gang also related to the English and Spanish versions of "Coyote," also included on the EP. These two popular cuts were selected as the only vocals out of 18 selections on their CD album: Rock 'N' Flamenco. Listen, and you'll hear why "Coyote" was chosen for its vocal content. Upon early release of "Rock 'N' Flamenco," the lead cut, "Flamenco Loco," charted at #8 on Latin charts across the USA and is still going strong in dance clubs everywhere.
"Diversified Genres," CD album, contains two or more cuts from five CD albums. You'll hear "Shazzam," (Rock) with its controversial PMS lyric. "Piece of My Heart," (Rock) A red-hot Janis Joplin remake! Altogether, there are more than twenty different genres heard, including Smooth Jazz, Latin, Blues, Classical, New Age and Pop!
Three cuts from "Diversified Genres" were selected by Ziggy Films (New York) for their worldwide released documentary, shown on PBS-TV throughout the USA, entitled: "Ride On Brother." This is the story of six firefighters who, after going through pure hell at ground zero for two full months, set off on November 11, 2001 for a 3,000 mile bike ride to thank Americans for their support after the 9/11/01 horror.
The titles used in this heartwarming film were: "Dark Blue,"
"Summer Fantasy" and "Fugitive," as the firefighting heroes rode into Southern California on I-10, heading for Palm Springs.
2008 news: Jan is currently producing his new Blues/Rock vocal CD album, presently untitled and soon to be released.
Throughout the 60s, Jan Davis was working non-stop as one of the most booked studio musicians whenever gigs called for an unforgettable lead or rhythm guitar. Jan wasn't much into surf sounds then, as he was way into Rock 'n Roll with his custom blue Fender guitar.
Jan graduated from being a recognized teen-player when he opted into doing lead guitar with the ever-popular B. BUMBLE & THE STINGERS. He was even named group leader while the Stingers were still a struggling bunch of studio musicians, mainly for Jan's songwriting and guitar ability. Their inovative instrumental tunes are still being aired and CD's are selling, worldwide.
In the mid-sixties, Jan co-wrote and played lead guitar on "The Fugitive," released on A&M Records. (This single is presently included on various Jan Davis Guitar CDs.)
Jan continued the battle for popularity by taking up acoustic guitar and continues to be praised by his peers for his unusual guitar tuning ability, which Jan terms as: Hawaiian tuning. Many guitarists of our time have attempted to duplicate Jan's artistry on guitar, to no avail.
Soon, Jan took his acoustic guitar to another level. Influenced by SABICAS, he found his niche in a dancable Flamenco style, as heard on his "Hot Sauce" a Top-Ten Adult Contemporary charting hit on Billboard.
By this time, Jan had written and produced numerous instrumentals, each with its own Flamenco flavor. His guru was Mr. Rene' J. Hall, who wrote most of Jan's arrangements, from his early beginning with B. Bumble & The Stingers. Only now it was time to move on. On they did, to the concert circuit.
Jan told us, "One of the biggest thrills of my life was playing solo guitar in front of Philharmonic orchestras, and the most memorable was with Rene' Hall arranging and conducting. Those were times I'll always cherish and I hope Rene's spirit stays with me."
Film and music video scoring was something Jan had always wanted to do. A video shoot was set up, using the rugged and beautiful California coastline, including Corona del Mar, Laguna and Newport Beach as a backdrop. Jan wrote and arranged a nine-selection score entitled, "Concert By The Sea," This soundtrack is a major accomplishment, as Jan performs on video his Flamenco, Classical and even a jazz composition, on dual acoustic guitars. Close up shots of his guitar fingering are extraordinary. These fantastic selections were so well received, it's also a CD album, released on Stone Tiger Records. (Go to YouTube to view "Gypsy From Andalusia.")
Jan's fans asked, "Can you sing?" This was the beginning of The Spain Gang. Jan brought together seven of the finest musicians he could find and formed a group unlike any others around. They all love "Bad Boy" Jan's Flamenco-based concepts and they found out he could sing blues, rock and pop!
The Spain Gang's first release was a CD/EP on the Stone Tiger label, entitled: "I Loved You Too Much." Radio stations from New York to Hawaii soon picked the lead cut of the same title to be on their Top 30 playlists, mainly due to the hard-hitting lyric, immediately used on a PSA, (Public Service Announcement)still being broadcasted nationally, with Jan Davis as national spokesman for abused and battered women.
All players in The Spain Gang also related to the English and Spanish versions of "Coyote," also included on the EP. These two popular cuts were selected as the only vocals out of 18 selections on their CD album: Rock 'N' Flamenco. Listen, and you'll hear why "Coyote" was chosen for its vocal content. Upon early release of "Rock 'N' Flamenco," the lead cut, "Flamenco Loco," charted at #8 on Latin charts across the USA and is still going strong in dance clubs everywhere.
"Diversified Genres," CD album, contains two or more cuts from five CD albums. You'll hear "Shazzam," (Rock) with its controversial PMS lyric. "Piece of My Heart," (Rock) A red-hot Janis Joplin remake! Altogether, there are more than twenty different genres heard, including Smooth Jazz, Latin, Blues, Classical, New Age and Pop!
Three cuts from "Diversified Genres" were selected by Ziggy Films (New York) for their worldwide released documentary, shown on PBS-TV throughout the USA, entitled: "Ride On Brother." This is the story of six firefighters who, after going through pure hell at ground zero for two full months, set off on November 11, 2001 for a 3,000 mile bike ride to thank Americans for their support after the 9/11/01 horror.
The titles used in this heartwarming film were: "Dark Blue,"
"Summer Fantasy" and "Fugitive," as the firefighting heroes rode into Southern California on I-10, heading for Palm Springs.
2008 news: Jan is currently producing his new Blues/Rock vocal CD album, presently untitled and soon to be released.
Run For Your Life
Jan Davis Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Run For Your Life' by these artists:
6 Day Riot And morning comes with a meltdown This town is needing a…
Antigone Rising I've been collecting all my days Movies frame by frame Oh lo…
At Vance Thunder and lighting roaring outside Voices keep calling you…
Bad Wolves Breaking my back until I can't even stand I'm working my…
Beatles Well I'd rather see you dead, little girl Than to be…
Beatles~the Well, I'd rather see you dead, little girl Than to be…
Bertie Blackman So listen up Point to the truth Coz we are stricken uh-huhh …
Big Grams [Verse 1 - Big Boi] I need another lover Like I need…
Break Even RUN AWAY From reality Day dreaming my life away Day by day, …
Bullet for My Valentine You need to know what it's like To be left and…
Burning Spear Im just a man not a rich man a rastaman, Yes…
Cardle Matt You need somebody who likes themself Who lives for life and…
clipping. Way too Hollywood to be in Hollywood (shh) You done did…
Clive Nolan & Oliver Wakeman Do you ever remember, all the stories you've been told When…
Colours of Bubbles Work all day Work all night Sweat and mud all over my…
David Rock Feinstein If you think your world is coming to an end Then…
Doyle No one will see us coming You are the innocent, die…
Dr. Dooom Yeah, I'm first, they wanna sue me Why? Because I'm Doc…
Earth & Stone So you wanna get with me Say you got all I…
Elephant Man Hey what's that in the alley with a knife in…
Elephant Man feat. Jarvis Church Hey, boy, who's that in the alley with a knife…
Elephant Man Jarvis Church Hey what's that in the alley with a knife in…
embrace today I won't let it tear me down. everything burns inside,…
Enforcer Phantoms of the night, spread your wings and gather the damn…
Eric Burdon Tension in the city Danger in the air I can hear the…
Fray Seventeen years by her side Broke the same bed Wore the same…
Freda Payne Run for your life Save yourself Run for your life You bet…
Grim Reaper I see them coming over mountains, Marching in line, Childr…
Group Home Intro: {sample from movie} Most persons never have a chance…
I-Roy Keep your head up It ain't as bad as it seems You…
Jack Penate On city streets you need to Be careful who you speak…
Jack Peñate On city streets you need to Be careful who you speak…
Jack Penate On city streets you need to Be careful who you speak…
Jarvis Church Hey what's that in the alley with a knife in…
John Lennon / Paul McCartney Well, I'd rather see you dead, little girl Than to be…
Just Loud You're a velvet daydream Mixed with Amphetamines Got me hypn…
Keldian The sound of shackles in the night The flash of a…
Kissin' Dynamite Strophe 1 You broke my dreams, I went insane You stole my…
Loudness Take In The Frozen Dawn No Way Out Still Holding On Empty…
M.I.M.E Keep your head up It ain't as bad as it seems You…
Mako feat. Rat City & Natalola You bought yourself a little freedom Yeah I know you saved…
Måns Zelmerlöw Wishing through a window You see her eyes of sorrow And th…
Matt Cardle You need somebody who likes themself Who lives for life and…
Michael Beaven and Band what you gonna do for the rest of your life? what…
mind.in.a.box Run for your life Come to me Come to me Leave…
Modern Echo I never wanted you for love, only money You'll do whatever…
Mono Inc. You can hear them yell bloody murder You can see them…
Monophonics A number in the system, broke by law Desensitizing victims, …
Nancy Sinatra Well, I?d rather see you dead, little boy Than to see…
Northern Line Run for your life Aah, aah Is it real or am I…
Ofln - Bad Wolves Breaking my back until I can't even stand I'm working my…
Penate Jack On city streets you need to Be careful who you speak…
Ride For A Fall I’m waiting here as far as I remember But not alone,…
Ring of Fire Now you see what it is like Living by the rules…
Riot I see trouble coming, Trying to change my ways. Take a littl…
Rising Steel RUN FOR YOUR LIFE Behind the moon of shadows Under the…
Saint Deamon The seals will break One by one Trials will rise…
Sammy Hagar There's a line, for every lover In the makeup on…
SENZORITY Go Run for your life Cling to your life Run for your life Cl…
Shadowgraphs Run for your life alone, alone Leave all your words behind…
Significant Point It sounds on us “your way fades away” It says let's…
Stratus Life has its secrets, the young and the old A mixture…
Style We Shouldn't Have Come Together Could Regret Forever Oh What…
The B-Sides I seek comfort in my mind The only place I call…
The Beatles Well, I'd rather see you dead, little girl Than to be…
The Beatles (24 Bit) Well I'd rather see you dead, little girl Than to be…
The Beatles (original mono) Well, I'd rather see you dead, little girl Than to be…
The Beatles (The U.S. Albums) Well I'd rather see you dead, little girl Than to be…
The Beatles - 1965 - Rubber Soul (Mono) Well, I'd rather see you dead, little girl Than to be…
The Beatlesȁ Well, I'd rather see you dead, little girl Than to be…
The Beatles琀 Well I'd rather see you dead, little girl Than to be…
The Beatles! Well, I'd rather see you dead, little girl Than to be…
The Creepshow So awake it'll sting your eyes Rot your bones and leave…
The Fray Seventeen years by her side Broke the same bed Wore the same…
The Horrorist I feel the power, of overwhelming doom! Do you feel…
The Riot I see trouble coming, Trying to change my ways. Take a littl…
The Ruffianz Go! Run for your life My generation, wake up There's a way …
The Seige I ain't trynna bring you down But for real, you might…
Thee Headcoatees Well I'd rather see you dead, little boy Than to see…
Tiffany Young Oh, run Run for your, run for your Oh, run Run…
Tom Wilson & M.I.M.E Keep your head up It ain't as bad as it seems You…
Trains and Boats and Planes (Ahaha) Doo doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo doo Doo…
Twisted Sister He wakes up in the mornin' and he looks into…
X-Cons The economy is stable There is food upon your table Be caref…
Yendri The only way to survive is to run for your…
Yes Man Jr. It's a story I just Can't begin to tell you And if…
倖田來未 狙い定め向こう側へ向かいましょう しなやかな腰でほら 無理だとか言わないで 進もう 見つめてみて あの人の笑顔 もっとそ…
霜月はるか 走り出せ Run for your life あの日の夢まで あきらめずに Try & Try きらめきは失くしたくない…
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