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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I Got You Babe
Jimmy James Lyrics
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What love is or how to make it grow
Well, I don't know if all that′s true
'Cause you got me and baby, I got you
Oh, babe, I got you, babe, I got you, babe
Say, our love won't pay the rent
I guess that's sure, we don′t have a lot
But at least I'm sure of all the things we′ve got
Oh, babe, I got you, babe, I got you, babe
I got flowers in the spring, yeah
I've got you, I′ve got you to wear my ring
And when I'm sad, you're a clown
And when I get scared, you′re always around
Let them say we are wrong
I don′t care, with you I can't go wrong
But with our love like your′s and mine
There ain't no hill or mountain we can′t climb
Oh, babe, I got you, babe, I got you, babe
I got you to hold my hand
I got you to understand
I got you to walk with me
And I got you to talk with me
I got you to kiss goodnight
I got you, hold me tight
I got you, I won't let go
I got you to love me so
Oh, babe, I got you, babe, I got you, babe
I got you, babe, I got you, babe, I got you, babe
The lyrics to Jimmy James's "I Got You Babe" are a testament to the strength and endurance of love. The song begins with a common belief that many people hold about love: that they don't understand it and cannot make it grow. However, the singer indicates that this may not be true as he has found love with his partner who reciprocates his feelings. This sentiment is reiterated in the chorus where Jimmy James enthusiastically sings "Oh, babe, I got you, babe" to emphasize that his love is sufficient to overcome any obstacle.
In the second verse, the couple's financial difficulties are hinted at, but Jimmy James sees this as a minor concern as long as they have each other. He is grateful for the simple things in life and points out that "at least I'm sure of all the things we′ve got". The bridge of the song becomes a declaration of defiance against naysayers who criticize their love. Although others might say that they are wrong, Jimmy James does not care because he knows he cannot go wrong with his partner by his side. Finally, he includes a list of all the things that his partner means to him, from holding his hand to loving him unconditionally. Overall, the song is a love letter to a partner and an affirmation of the strength of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
People say that we don't know
There is a common belief that we are ignorant about love
What love is or how to make it grow
We lack knowledge on what love is and how to foster it
Well, I don't know if all that's true
I cannot confirm if any of those assumptions are accurate
'Cause you got me and baby, I got you
You have me and I have you, which is all that truly matters
Oh, babe, I got you, babe, I got you, babe
Reaffirming that they both have each other
Say, our love won't pay the rent
Our affection for each other cannot pay our bills
Before it's earned, our money's all been spent
We tend to spend all our money before even earning it
I guess that's sure, we don't have a lot
It is true that we don't possess many material possessions
But at least I'm sure of all the things we've got
However, I am certain about all the important things we possess
Oh, babe, I got you, babe, I got you, babe
Reiterating their strong bond
I got flowers in the spring, yeah
I have flowers during springtime
I've got you, I've got you to wear my ring
You are here to wear my ring and be with me
And when I'm sad, you're a clown
You bring me joy when I'm feeling sad
And when I get scared, you're always around
You comfort and support me when I'm scared
Let them say we are wrong
Others will criticize our relationship
I don't care, with you I can't go wrong
I'm not worried because as long as I have you, everything will work out fine
But with our love like your's and mine
Our love is strong and unique
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb
We can overcome any obstacle that comes our way because of our love
Oh, babe, I got you, babe, I got you, babe
Emphasizing that they are in this together
I got you to hold my hand
You are there to hold my hand
I got you to understand
You comprehend and empathize with me
I got you to walk with me
You are here to accompany me on my journey
And I got you to talk with me
You are here to converse with me
I got you to kiss goodnight
You are here to kiss me goodnight
I got you, hold me tight
You hold me tightly
I got you, I won't let go
You promise not to let go of me
I got you to love me so
You love me deeply
Oh, babe, I got you, babe, I got you, babe
The love and affection between them
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Ogunquitboy68
I think I heard you on OUT Q Radio, on XM the other day. You were very funny. This video is great! I will definately check out more.