David Jaymes

David Jaymes is an English musician and songwriter best known as the founder member of the Leyton Buzzards (1976–1980) and the multi-hit salsa band Modern Romance (1980–1985). He now works in Music Management and Consultancy.[3]

David Jaymes
OriginEngland
GenresPop, Salsa music, Dance music, R&B, Mambo, Electronic music, Afro-Cuban music, Blues, Soul music, Disco music, Punk rock, New Wave
Occupation(s)Vocalist, composer, musician, music management
InstrumentsBass guitar, vocals
Years active1976–present
LabelsSmall Wonder Records, Chrysalis Records, WEA, Ronco Records, RCA Records, President Records.[1][2]
Associated actsModern Romance
Leyton Buzzards

The Leyton Buzzards (1976–1980)

Jaymes formed the punk rock/new wave band, the Leyton Buzzards, in 1976. He was the band's bass player and also provided vocals. Other members included Geoff Deane (lead vocals), Vernon Austin (guitar and vocals), Kevin Steptoe (drums), and later, Tony Gainsborough (drums). Milton Reame-James – formerly of Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel played keyboards. In 1979 they won the Battle of the Bands competition organised by BBC Radio 1 and The Sun newspaper. This led to a major deal with Chrysalis Records and an appearance on Top of the Pops. Their first single with Chrysalis was a minor hit titled "Saturday Night (Beneath the Plastic Palm Trees").[1] The single "We Make A Noise" is produced by Chas Chandler of The Animals and the vinyl cover artwork designed by Terry Gilliam.[1][4] Jaymes recorded four sessions with the band for BBC Radio One's John Peel between July 1978 and January 1980.[5] After a run of singles – including a cover version of "Can't Get Used to Losing You" – and the album, Jellied Eels to Record Deals, the Buzzards disbanded.[1]

Modern Romance (1980–1985)

Jaymes formed the band Modern Romance with Geoff Deane (lead vocals) and Tony Gainsborough (drums) of The Leyton Buzzards, his brother Robbie Jaymes (keyboards), and Paul Gendler (guitars). Later members included Michael J. Mullins (lead vocals), Andy Kyriacou (drums) and John Du Prez (trumpets). Modern Romance were predominantly known for their Latin American music and salsa music sound; they produced a string of hits, including "Everybody Salsa" (1981), "Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey" (1981), "Queen of the Rapping Scene / Nothing Ever Goes the Way You Plan" (1982), a cover version of "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" (1982), "Best Years of Our Lives" (1982), "High Life" (1983), "Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" (1983), and "Walking in the Rain" (1983). Two successful albums in the UK – Trick of the Light and Party Tonight – and a host of TV and magazine appearances, made 1983 the band's watershed year.[3][6][7]

Music manager and consultant

Jaymes has since moved into the management and consultancy side of the business. Over the years he has managed artists such as Sinéad O'Connor, Justin Adams, Miles Hunt aka The Wonder Stuff, Republica, and Drum Club. He has acted as consultant for the likes of Harry Nilsson, Jimmy Webb, George Fenton, and Chuck Mangione. He recently worked with a host of musicians on the Haiti earthquake disaster single, a cover version of I Put a Spell on You (2010); artists included Shane MacGowan, Nick Cave, Chrissie Hynde, and Johnny Depp.[3] He has contributed as songwriter to the movie Shrek (2001) and as Music Supervisor on the film Fascination (2004) starring Jacqueline Bisset and James Naughton.[8]

Haiti earthquake disaster single (2010)

In 2010 Shane MacGowan and his wife, Victoria Clarke, rounded up a number of rock musicians to record a cover version of the Screamin' Jay Hawkins song, "I Put a Spell on You", the proceeds going to the 2010 earthquake disaster fund. However, at the last minute, the record label pulled out and that was when Jaymes and Tom Haxell of IRL Records jumped in. They immediately offered their studio in London and hooked up Johnny Depp – who was filming in Los Angeles at the time – to record his guitar solo and music video footage.[9]

The musicians:

Discography

Singles
  • 19 and Mad (1978) Small Wonder
  • Saturday Night (Beneath the Plastic Palm Trees) (1979) Chrysalis (UK #53)
  • I'm Hanging Around (1979) Chrysalis b/w No Dry Ice or Flying Pigs[10]
  • We Make a Noise (1979) Chrysalis (as The Buzzards)
  • Can't Get Used to Losing You (1980) WEA

Albums
  • Jellied Eels to Record Deals (1979) Chrysalis (as The Buzzards)
  • The Punk Collection: Leyton Buzzards (2003) Captain Oi! Ahoy (as Leyton Buzzards)[11]

Singles (Jaymes / Deane era)

† Can You Move / Can You Dance (US Dance Chart #2)

  • Queen of the Rapping Scene (Nothing Ever Goes the Way You Plan) b/w Can You Move [American Mix] (1981) (UK #37)
  • By the Way... (I'm Still in Love with You) b/w By the Way (Trumpet Voluntary) (1982)
  • Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White b/w Who is John Du Prez? (1982) (UK #15)[2]

Singles (Jaymes / Mullins era)

† Walking in the Rain (Thailand #1)

Albums

† Adventures in Clubland (Venezuela #1) [Certified Gold]

  • Modern Romance (1982) (Germany)
  • Trick of the Light (1983) UK No. 53
  • Party Tonight (1983) UK No. 45
  • Juanita (1983) Japan
  • Burn It! (1985)
  • Back on Track (2002) Credited as Songwriter
  • Moves 2 Fast (2002) Credited as Songwriter
  • Modern Romance: The Platinum Collection' (2006)[2]

Solo singles
  • Everybody Salsa / Can You Move b/w 'Best Years of Our Lives Parts 1 & 2 (1988 Remix)

† (as David Jaymes) President Records

Peel sessions
  • 26 July 1978 (with Leyton Buzzards)
  • 18 December 1978 (with Leyton Buzzards)
  • 6 June 1979 (with Leyton Buzzards)
  • 14 January 1980 (with Leyton Buzzards)

[5]

Soundtracks
  • Shrek (2001) writer Best Years of Our Lives

[12]

Filmography
  • Shrek (2001) writer Best Years of Our Lives
  • Fascination (2004) music supervisor: Spirit Music and Media

[12]

Videos
  • Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey – Official Video – (1981)
  • Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey – Top of the Pops – (1981)
  • Best Years of Our Lives – Top of the Pops – (1982)
  • Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White – Top of the Pops – (1982)
  • Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm – Official Video – (1983)
  • Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm – Top of the Pops – (1983)
  • Everybody Sals – Top of the Pops – (1981)
  • Good Friday – Supersonic Christmas Special – (1983)
  • High Life – Unknown Venue – (1983)
  • Queen of the Rapping Scene – Top of the Pops – (1982)
  • Walking in the Rain – Top of the Pops – (1983)
  • Walking in the Rain – Official Video – (1983)
  • Walking in the Rain – Top of the Pops – (1983)
  • David Jaymes (of Modern Romance) – Tiswas – (1982)
  • I Put A Spell on You – IRL Records (Studio), London – (2010)

See also

References
  1. Strong, Martin C. (2003) "Leyton Buzzards", in The Great Indie Discography, Canongate, ISBN 1-84195-335-0
  2. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 373. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. Lee-Williams, Matt: Jaymes, David, Biography, Internet Movie Database [accessed] 17 September 2011.
  4. Lee-Williams, Matt, Jaymes, David, biography, IMDB [accessed] 18 September 2011.
  5. "BBC - Radio 1 - Keeping It Peel - The Leyton Buzzards". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  6. Modern Romance, Discography, Discogs [accessed] 17 September 2011.
  7. Jaymes, David, Soundtrack, Shrek, 2001, Internet Movie Database [accessed] 17 September 2011.
  8. "David Jaymes". IMDb. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  9. Pryor, John-Paul, I Put A Spell on You / Haiti Charity Single, on Dazed Digital Online Magazine, 2010 (accessed 17 September 2011).
  10. "David Jaymes biography". IMDb. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  11. Punky Gibbon Website, Punk Hardcore, New Wave Post-Punk, [accessed] 18 September 2011.
  12. Jaymes, David, Internet Movie Database, Filmography, Accessed 17 September 2011.
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