Pete S Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 For "My Life"? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Abbott Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 year is 1969; if that helps - don't know the actual date Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Goldsoul Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I would say more 1972. The label wasn't around for too long and the Royal Jesters is '73. Could be wrong though. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Unfortunately, Texas Soul Recordings don't give dates, but shows only 6 releases on Optimum J.J. being OP102. And there you have it, no help whatsoever ATB Tony Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gene-R Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 (edited) American releases are almost always hard to date, without a decent matrix etc.... Edited October 8, 2010 by Gene-R Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Thanks folks, what I really want to do is establish whether it's a 60's or a 70's release cos if it's 60's it will f*ck up my latest podcast and I wanted to include it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jocko Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 (edited) Thanks folks, what I really want to do is establish whether it's a 60's or a 70's release cos if it's 60's it will f*ck up my latest podcast and I wanted to include it. And there was me hoping you had found a time machine and were looking for exact date so you could transport yourself back and shoot Joe Jama the day before he recorded it,. Any chance of you making a special version of that PC without that on it, save my FF button... Edited October 8, 2010 by jocko Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest andycambs Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Found this on Google................. https://dereksdaily45.blogspot.com/2009/02/joe-jama-my-life.html Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 And there was me hoping you had found a time machine and were looking for exact date so you could transport yourself back and shoot Joe Jama the day before he recorded it,. Any chance of you making a special version of that PC without that on it, save my FF button... Why, do you not like it or something? I think it's one of the best records I've ever heard. Not vocally or instrumentally, just the fact it's so happy and optimistic, always cheers me up, specially when I think of that bit of film I posted of Sam dancing round the room to it when he was about 3. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
good angel Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Yep Ive got it down as 1969. Kev. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Anoraks Corner Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Here he is performing it live a few years back: >>> PRESS HERE <<< (Original 1969.) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jocko Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Why, do you not like it or something? I think it's one of the best records I've ever heard. Not vocally or instrumentally, just the fact it's so happy and optimistic, always cheers me up, specially when I think of that bit of film I posted of Sam dancing round the room to it when he was about 3. I actually only heard this in last couple of years but no it just doesn't work for me, it ticks a lot of boxes for an NS dancer but something, not just the poor vocals, really grates and annoys me, mind you Bob and Fred and Johnny Rogers have always had the same effect on me so maybe my taste isnt flawless after all Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Abbott Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I would say more 1972. The label wasn't around for too long and the Royal Jesters is '73. Could be wrong though. Kev; found this on the royal jesters - all 1969-ish Royal Jesters - Harlem, Jox, Cobra, Clown, Optimum, GCP, - '59 - '70 Lanier - founders Oscar Lawson, Henry Hernandez, Musicians - w/ trumpet Victor Alvarado Cut 2 lps - "We go Together" Jester '65 & Chevere Optimum '69 First single "My angel of Love" Harlem w/ Charlie & Jive Start w/ 65 - leap to '69 - from Doo Wop to the Brown Sound Optimum recordings have a very distinct deep, Soulful sound. Very earthy and smoky vocals combined with gritty drumming and selective covers - very Chicano sound of the lates '60's and early '70s. very, very distinct from Motown. Set 2: Royal Jesters "My Love, My Love" Jester - '65 Royal Jesters "I want to take you Higher" - Optimum - '69 Lp cut Royal Jesters "Manning Avenue" Optimum - '70 Royal Jesters "Tried & Convicted" Optimum - '69 - Lp cut Royal Jesters "Here I go Again" Optimum - '69 - Lp cut Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 I actually only heard this in last couple of years but no it just doesn't work for me, it ticks a lot of boxes for an NS dancer but something, not just the poor vocals, really grates and annoys me, mind you Bob and Fred and Johnny Rogers have always had the same effect on me so maybe my taste isnt flawless after all Well you're not alone there, I only heard it 3 years ago at the most, I just liked it immediately. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Well you're not alone there, I only heard it 3 years ago at the most, I just liked it immediately. Pete ...i've got a cd of his somehwere ,called "My Life" He is alive and well and re-did all the songs in a studio for the cd but the "My life" is different from the original 45 ?? You can have it for nothing if you want it ...send me your addy and i'll pop it in the post for you:thumbsup: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Pete ...i've got a cd of his somehwere ,called "My Life" He is alive and well and re-did all the songs in a studio for the cd but the "My life" is different from the original 45 ?? You can have it for nothing if you want it ...send me your addy and i'll pop it in the post for you:thumbsup: Appreciate the offer Nev but dunno if I'd like anything else, especially a remake! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Appreciate the offer Nev but dunno if I'd like anything else, especially a remake! No probs Pete ...i'll probably wait until someone wants cds for a charity bash and sneak it in with a few others Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dante Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Here's the new version: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest gordon russell Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 he should of got life for that..............with no release date lol:lol: Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Pete ...i've got a cd of his somehwere ,called "My Life" He is alive and well and re-did all the songs in a studio for the cd but the "My life" is different from the original 45 ?? You can have it for nothing if you want it ...send me your addy and i'll pop it in the post for you:thumbsup: think the re-recording is from 2002 or thereabouts. Not very good the re-recording either. He is on myspace. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Some more info/pictures/etc on these links in case anyone's interested: https://www.janiesrecordshop.com/Pg-Artist_JoeJama.htm https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/music/Latin_Notes_Benefits_to_aid_Jama_veterans_memorial.html?showFullArticle=y https://www.ramiroburr.com/ramiros_blog/2008/09/joe-jama.html Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Goldsoul Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Kev; found this on the royal jesters - all 1969-ish Royal Jesters - Harlem, Jox, Cobra, Clown, Optimum, GCP, - '59 - '70 Lanier - founders Oscar Lawson, Henry Hernandez, Musicians - w/ trumpet Victor Alvarado Cut 2 lps - "We go Together" Jester '65 & Chevere Optimum '69 First single "My angel of Love" Harlem w/ Charlie & Jive Start w/ 65 - leap to '69 - from Doo Wop to the Brown Sound Optimum recordings have a very distinct deep, Soulful sound. Very earthy and smoky vocals combined with gritty drumming and selective covers - very Chicano sound of the lates '60's and early '70s. very, very distinct from Motown. Set 2: Royal Jesters "My Love, My Love" Jester - '65 Royal Jesters "I want to take you Higher" - Optimum - '69 Lp cut Royal Jesters "Manning Avenue" Optimum - '70 Royal Jesters "Tried & Convicted" Optimum - '69 - Lp cut Royal Jesters "Here I go Again" Optimum - '69 - Lp cut Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Goldsoul Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Dave. Only a guess due to the Royal Jokers That Girl being on Bell and Optimum. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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