Had a quick pass on about a interview with Jimmy James in the new issue of Record Collector.
Been told its about Jimmy James talking about his career and upcoming Uk tour with his hero Ben E King
Clip below, the link follows (be aware that you need to sub it seems to read the full interview online)
Midway through interviewing Jimmy James at his home in north-west London, the phone rings. It’s his ex-Vagabonds mate Count Prince Miller, calling to chew the fat. Back in the mid-60s, when mod soul was at its sweaty but stylish height, The Vagabonds duelled with Geno Washington’s Ram Jam Band to deliver the most adrenaline-fuelled live show. The Prince handled the Geno-style antics. “He was the ultimate,” laughs James. “We developed this rapport. As soon as I’d finish a song he’d take control of the mic, talking away, while I’d be telling the band what we were doing next. I never had the patter...
http://recordcollectormag.com/articles/179553
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