1. Jimmy James (born Mich… Read Full Bio ↴Multiple artists are known as Jimmy James.
1. Jimmy James (born Michael James, 13 September 1939, Jamaica) is a soul music singer. "The Vagabonds" was the name of Jimmy James backing group. They signed a recording contract with Pye Records and released their best known studio album, The New Religion in 1966. He's particularly known for his cover of Neil Diamond's "Red Red Wine". In the 1970s the band had hit singles in the UK Singles Chart with " I'll Go Where Your Music Takes Me" and "Now Is The Time".
2. Jimmy James is originally from San Antonio, Texas, and now resides in New York City, where he performs regularly.
A child of the 70's, Jimmy loved to escape into the world of variety television. Sonny & Cher, Flip Wilson, Carol Burnette and Johnny Carson were just some of the shows that influenced and inspired him. Even as a toddler he was always singing, dancing and dressing up in his mother´s clothes. His remarkable ability for vocal mimicry became apparent at a young age, his first imitation was the distinctive voice of Cher, a longtime idol of Jimmy´s. With dedicated practice on his own, Jimmy discovered that he could also accurately imitate the unmistakable voices of Eartha Kitt, Billie Holiday, Patsy Cline, Bette Davis, Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand and many others. Without knowing it, his career was in the making.
Throughout high school, Jimmy studied the dramatic arts where he developed incredible skills with theatrical makeup. Using his own face as a canvas, he realized that like his voice his looks could also be transformed. He began to notice similarities in his facial structure with that of the late screen legend Marilyn Monroe. He then set out to re-create her trademark look and breathy vocal presence. The results of his efforts were spectacular. The "resurrected" Marilyn was an instant hit at the drag-shows and dance clubs where he performed.
It wasn´t long before television talk show producers began to notice his talents. Through a steady stream of appearances on shows such as Donahue, Sally, Geraldo, Joan Rivers, Entertainment Tonight, CNN, Showtime and others, he gained incredible national and international exposure. Suddenly Jimmy´s one-man show- "Marilyn and Voices" -which he wrote and produced- was in high-demand worldwide. From New York to L.A., Provincetown to Atlantic City even as far as Europe, Asia and Australia Jimmy had a sellout smash which toured for several years.
In addition to the touring, Jimmy was hired for a number of high-profile commercial ad campaigns. Eyewear manufacturer L.A. Eyeworks used a stunning image of Jimmys´ Marilyn in full-page ads that ran worldwide. The campaign was featured in the 20-year anniversary issue of Interview Magazine- a tribute to Andy Warhol. Another highly successful campaign was shot for Kenar, a women´s clothing manufacturer. The ad featured Jimmy as three of his divas: Marilyn, Bette Davis and Judy Garland posing with supermodel Linda Evangelista. The highlight of the campaign came when the ad electrified a giant billboard in the center of Times Square, New York City.
Throughout his career Jimmy James has constantly evolved as an entertainer. By the mid-1990's he began to pursue a career as a recording artist in New York City by using his own soulful voice. A talented singer and songwriter, Jimmy has recently been signed to several dance record labels- domestically with Interhit Records/US, and internationally with Devox Records/Toshiba-EMI/Asia, Mushroom Records/Australia and Hi-Bias/Canada. His first single "Who Wants To Be Your Lover", -produced by the Berman Brothers with remixes by Eric Kupper, Chris Cox and DJ´s Rule- will be released worldwide in early 1998. The single will be highlighted by an extraordinary video which will showcase Jimmy´s many visual transformations.
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Fashionista
Jimmy James Lyrics
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The show is about to start
Places, the show is about to start
You have to show a look
Have a look, or give a look
Faces, beautiful
No one ugly allowed
Fashion is the art, designers are the gods
Models play the part of angels in the dark
Which one of you would ever dare to go against
That beauty is a trade and everyone is paid
Fashionista, how do you look?
Fashionista, how do you look?
New York, London, Paris, Milan
Tokyo, I think it's in Japan
Asia, Malaysia, Las Vegas to play
LA, if you pay my way
Fashionista, how do you look?
Fashionista, how do you look?
Fashionista, how do you look?
Fashionista, how do you look?
Who you wearing?
Sean John, Calvin Klein
Donna Karan's fashion line
Valentino, YSL
Ferragamo and Chanel
Holsten, Gucci, Figla, Rucci
Don't forget my Pucci
Fendi and Armani
God, I miss Gianni
Kenneth Cole, Michael Korrs
Mr. Ford I can't afford
D&G and BCBG
Looking good is never easy
Alexander Perkovich
Naomi Campbell such a bitch
I wanna be Delgada
To fit into my Prada
Oscar de la Renta, Louis Vuitton
Imitation of Christ, [Incomprehensible] has a price
Fashionista, how do you look?
Fashionista, how do you look?
Fashionista, how do you look?
Fashionista, how do you look?
What are you wearing?
The song "Fashionista" by Jimmy James is about the world of fashion and its culture of appearance, beauty and status. The lyrics take us on a journey through the fashion capitals of the world, name dropping designers and fashion houses, as well as models and celebrities associated with the fashion industry. The opening lines of the song rally people to join the fashion show, highlighting the importance of showing off a "look" and the expectation to be beautiful or at least "not ugly". The lyrics reinforce the idea that fashion is an art form, where designers are the gods and models are like angels who adorn their creations. There is also a suggestion that beauty and fashion come at a cost, with the line "imitation of Christ has a price".
The song is an observation on the fashion industry's obsession with looks and status, where people are judged by what they wear and how they look. The lyrics also hint at the dark side of fashion, where people will do whatever it takes to fit in and be accepted, such as wanting to be thin enough to fit into designer clothes, or name dropping designer labels to appear more fashionable. The repetition of the question "Fashionista, how do you look?" reinforces the importance of appearance in the fashion industry.
In summary, "Fashionista" is a satirical take on the fashion industry and its obsession with looks, beauty, and status. The song comments on the dark side of the industry and depicts it as a world where people are preoccupied with maintaining appearances.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody line up
Get in formation
The show is about to start
The spectacle is about to commence
Places, the show is about to start
Be ready; the show is about to commence
You have to show a look
Present an arresting and captivating fashion style
Have a look, or give a look
Acquire either a characteristic look or express it with a couture extravaganza
Faces, beautiful
Only ravishing faces allowed here, no exceptions
No one ugly allowed
Plain faces barred entry
Are you ready? Here we go
Are you set? Let's embark
Fashion is the art, designers are the gods
Fashion is an elevated art, and fashion designers are deities
Models play the part of angels in the dark
Models are the messengers of its creative vision by the fashion house
Which one of you would ever dare to go against
No one would oppose
That beauty is a trade and everyone is paid
Fashion industry is lucrative business and everyone profits
Fashionista, how do you look?
Fashion admirer, what do you wear?
New York, London, Paris, Milan
Cities famous for their fashion
Tokyo, I think it's in Japan
Fashionable city located in Japan
Asia, Malaysia, Las Vegas to play
Fashion everywhere; from Asia to Malaysia to having fun in Las Vegas
LA, if you pay my way
If you're willing to pay for them LA has some fashionable options as well
Who you wearing?
Which designer brand are you sporting?
Sean John, Calvin Klein
Fashion labels
Donna Karan's fashion line
Brand of clothing designed by Donna Karan
Valentino, YSL
Designer brands
Ferragamo and Chanel
Name of the fashion brand
Holsten, Gucci, Figla, Rucci
Different fashion labels
Don't forget my Pucci
Also the fashion brand 'Pucci'
Fendi and Armani
Fashion houses
God, I miss Gianni
Feeling nostalgic for the late fashion designer Gianni Versace
Kenneth Cole, Michael Korrs
Fashion designers' names
Mr. Ford I can't afford
Cannot afford clothing by designer Tom Ford
D&G and BCBG
Designer fashion brands
Looking good is never easy
It's a challenge to look stylish
Alexander Perkovich
Name of a fashion designer
Naomi Campbell such a bitch
Naomi Campbell, the successful model, is often called a difficult woman
I wanna be Delgada
Wanting a certain body type to fit into fashionable clothes
To fit into my Prada
Has a desire to fit into stylistic clothes by a famous brand- Prada
Oscar de la Renta, Louis Vuitton
Designer labels
Imitation of Christ, [Incomprehensible] has a price
It requires a hefty price to get quality clothing
What are you wearing?
What brand are you wearing?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES JIMMY, KNEBEL FRITZ, MOSER MARCUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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