Beauvoir was born in Chicago to parents of Haitian background. He played drums as a child and switched to bass as a teenager. He was Gary U.S. Bond's musical director at age 14; following this, he sang in the doo wop group The Flamingos. He gained his first music experiences with these groups touring the US performing at Dick Clark revival concerts.[1] He moved to New York City during the punk rock explosion and answered a newspaper ad for a bassist, which led to his joining The Plasmatics for two albums. While with the Plasmatics and subsequently, Beauvoir sported a conspicuous blond mohawk.
He left the group after their release Beyond the Valley of 1984 to join Steve Van Zandt's Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul for two albums. Following this, he launched a solo career with the album Drums Along the Mohawk, released in the U.K. on Virgin Records in 1986. That same year, the track "Feel the Heat" was chosen by Sylvester Stallone for his film, Cobra.[1] The song was a hit, charting Top 10 across Europe and Australia and reaching No. 73 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2] On the strength of the single, Drums Along the Mohawk was released in the U.S. and peaked at No. 93 on the Billboard 200.[3] Jean Beauvoir's success has always been much greater in the rest of the world than in the US.
Beauvoir released several further solo albums since the late 1980s, mostly released in Europe. Since then he has also written, produced for, and performed with acts such as Kiss, John Waite, Ramones, Nona Hendryx, The Pretenders, Deborah Harry, Lionel Richie, Doro and N'SYNC. He has appeared on over 100 albums over the past two decades. He has also fronted the bands Voodoo X and Crown of Thorns, which was originally signed to Interscope Records for a much publicized record breaking deal. Both these hard rock groups have achieved significant success in the rest of the world. Beauvoir has earned a multitude of Platinum and Gold awards for his work in the US and abroad.
In addition to his film music work with Sylvester Stallone, his credit list includes the title tracks or theme songs for the movies Pet Semetary from Stephen King's novel, Wes Craven’s blockbuster Shocker, Flawless (with Robert De Niro), School of Rock (with Jack Black), Christmas with the Kranks (with Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis and Dan Aykroyd), The Guilty (with Bill Pullman), Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever, Berlin Nights (with Gabriela Tscherniack), RV (with Robin Williams) and Unthinkable (with Samuel Jackson).
Beauvoir founded and serves as CEO/President of Voodoo Island Entertainment Group whose divisions included Voodoo Island Records and Voodoo Island Productions. Over the course of his professional career, he has created joint venture partnerships with industry veterans such as Richard Branson, Al Teller, Ted Fields, Jimmy Iovine, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Lou Pearlman. Beauvoir is also the founder and CEO/President of Hot Boy Music and Tigre Noire Music. Beauvoir’s worldwide music catalogue contains over 250 published titles currently administered by Rondor/Universal.
For 61⁄2 years, Jean served as CEO/Managing Director of Steven Van Zandt’s media and entertainment company, Renegade Nation, whose operations include terrestrial and Sirius XM Satellite radio programming, live event and television production, record label operations, music licensing, merchandising and an online social networking venture.
Beauvoir was responsible for all aspects of Renegade Nation’s initiatives, which included the programming, management of staff, and coordination of two 24/7 Channels on Sirius XM Satellite, “Outlaw Country” and “Little Steven’s Underground Garage”. Negotiation of all agreements with artists, talent agents, managers, record companies, TV networks e.g., ESPN and VH1, retail outlets e.g., Best Buy and FYE, worldwide music distributors, brands/sponsors including Pepsi, AT&T, Dunkin Donuts, Rolling Rock, Budweiser, Hard Rock International, Olympus and others…
Beauvoir oversaw all events executed by Renegade in coordination with Steven Van Zandt including, Hard Rock/Underground Garage concerts and pool parties, ESPN and Underground Garage New Year’s Eve in Times Squares NY, Hawaiian Tropic weekly events in Times Square, Honda Grand Prix/Underground Garage in St Petersburg Florida, UG at SXSW, Teen Vogue at the Hard Rock and all UG national tours including the “Rolling Rock and Roll Tour” (Rolling Rock and AT&T).
He also negotiated personal agreements for Steven Van Zandt e.g., Lilyhammer, World Of Warcraft (TV commercial), IMG and others.
Beauvoir continues to produce, write and lead his group Crown of Thorns. Crown of Thorns re-released their 2008 CD "Faith" on June 9, 2009 here in the US through Lost Cathedral Sony Red.
He continues to write and produce for other Artists, his most recent successes are with the Artist "Vivi Jiang" (Fashion Show) #15 Global Pop Charts China April, 2013 and with the SHINEE mini album "Everybody" which was number #1 on multiple charts across ASIA as of October 15, 2013, #5 US iTunes and #2 Billboard World Charts in November 2013.
2014 - Beauvoir is currently an Executive Producers of a "Hit" Television show for SBS Discovery Television featuring the award winning comedian "Kristian Valen", he is also recording a new album due out 2015 with Micki Free under the project name Beauvoir/Free and is involved in various other TV and entertainment ventures.
Beauvoir serves on the advisory boards of the Naples Film Festival (NIFF) and also AMB, Academy of Music and Business (created by legendary songwriter Andreas Carlson), alongside other legendary writers (Desmond Child, David Foster, Dallas Austin and several other industry luminaries...
I Want To Lay Here
Jean Beauvoir Lyrics
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Thinking about driving in to Hollywood
Knowing that it's a waste of time
And you end up doing everything
You know yourself that you would
Three minutes into the club
Got this fine baby lookin' at me
Took her home
At the end of the night
And we, kept on freakin'
Till first sight of rising light
And I said, I want to lay here
Till the bitter end, baby
When I think
About the time we spent
And what you done to me
You're all I think about
I feel you to the bone
I'm flippin, trippin' freakin' out yeh
When I think about the night we met
And how you took my hand
Took her home
At the end of the night
And we, kept on freakin'
Till first sight of rising light
And I said, I want to lay here
Till the bitter end, baby
That's all I think about
I want to lay here till the bitter end
That's all I think about, come on, yeah
See I want to lay here beside
I'm just tellin' everybody
What the story was
Took her home
At the end of the night
And we, kept on freakin'
Till first sight of rising light
And I said, I want to lay here
Till the bitter end, baby
I took her home
I guess it must have been 5am
'Cause it was getting light outside
Weekend, Friday night if I remember
We were kissin' good and tender
Messin' with my head
And a, I wanna lay here, I wanna stay here
Keep on playin' here, right here
I wanna lay here, I wanna stay here
Keep on playin' here, right here
I wanna lay here, I wanna stay here
Keep on playin' here, right here
The lyrics of Jean Beauvoir's song "I Want To Lay Here" tell the story of the singer's experience in Hollywood, where he meets a woman at a club and takes her home for a night of intense passion until the morning light. The singer indicates that he knows every time he drives into Hollywood, it's all a waste of time and ends up doing everything, showing the emptiness of his previous experiences in the city. However, this time, he meets someone, and despite knowing that it probably won't lead to anything beyond a one-night stand, he cannot help but want to stay the night with her until the bitter end, savoring the moment and the memories they will create.
The verses of the song reflect the singer's conflicting emotions and desires. He acknowledges that the attraction he feels toward this woman is just physical, yet he cannot help but feel that she is all he thinks about, that he wants to stay with her until the morning light. The lyrics suggest that the singer's experience represents the fundamental human longing for connection, even if it is temporary, in a world that often leaves us feeling isolated and alone.
Overall, "I Want To Lay Here" is a song about living in the moment and experiencing the fullness of life, even if that moment is fleeting. The lyrics suggest that while Hollywood may be a place of empty promises and shallow experiences, the human connections made there can be profound, even if they only last for one night.
Line by Line Meaning
I was sippin' wine with a friend of mine
I was spending time with a friend and we were having wine together.
Thinking about driving in to Hollywood
I was considering driving to Hollywood.
Knowing that it's a waste of time
I am aware that going to Hollywood would be pointless.
And you end up doing everything
Going to Hollywood would lead to doing things that are not worthwhile.
You know yourself that you would
I am confident that you would do the same.
Three minutes into the club
Shortly after arriving at the club.
Got this fine baby lookin' at me
I noticed an attractive woman looking at me.
What happened was
This is what occurred next.
Took her home
I brought her to my place.
At the end of the night
After the club had closed and we had spent the evening together.
And we, kept on freakin'
We continued to engage in sexual activities.
Till first sight of rising light
Until we could see the sun beginning to rise.
And I said, I want to lay here
I expressed my desire to remain in that moment.
Till the bitter end, baby
I want to stay until the very end.
When I think
Upon reflection.
About the time we spent
Recalling the moments we shared together.
And what you done to me
Considering how you made me feel.
You're all I think about
You occupy my thoughts completely.
I feel you to the bone
You have a profound effect on me.
I'm flippin, trippin' freakin' out yeh
I am overwhelmed and disoriented.
When I think about the night we met
Reflecting on the night we first encountered each other.
And how you took my hand
Remembering how you had made the first move and reached out to me.
That's all I think about
My thoughts are consumed by you.
Come on, yeah
An expression of enthusiasm and encouragement.
See I want to lay here beside
I desire to remain by your side.
I'm just tellin' everybody
I am sharing this story with everyone.
What the story was
Recounting what had happened.
I took her home
I brought her back to my place.
I guess it must have been 5am
It was likely around five in the morning.
'Cause it was getting light outside
This is why I surmised the time of day.
Weekend, Friday night if I remember
It was a weekend, and specifically, a Friday night.
We were kissin' good and tender
We were sharing affectionate and gentle kisses.
Messin' with my head
You were toying with my emotions or thoughts.
And a, I wanna lay here, I wanna stay here, Keep on playin' here, right here
Expressing the desire to remain in that moment and in that place with you.
Contributed by Brody G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
xenig ron
Jean Beauvoir is one of the best voice in Rock.
I hope Frontiers will give him the credit and success he deserve!
Andy Price
Holy shit. This sounds amazing. Loved the Crown Of Thorns albums so cant wait for this now.
TheVixenne
Wow! I haven't seen Jean Beauvoir since The Plasmatics days! Dude, you and Mikki are like totally ageless! I love the new music so I will be checking this out!
AOR City
Simply amazing!
Racine Evans
This sounds great!!!!
Arnie Points
Can't wait for the release and some tour dates! Better be a Denver stop included!
Emran's Movie Madhouse
Can't wait for this one!
Hans Landa
for the last song in this video, i was in the 80ths from the sound. thank you jean. ^^
Rich Bear
that sounds really good.
Leandro Salem
Respect!