David Jaymes (born 28 December 1954) is an English musician and songwriter best known as the founder member of the

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(1976–1980) and the multi-hit

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band Modern Romance (1980–1985). He now works in music management and consultancy.

The Leyton Buzzards (1976–1980)

Jaymes formed the

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/ new wave band, the

, in 1976. He was the band's

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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

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played keyboards. In 1979 they won the ''Battle of the Bands'' competition organised by

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and ''

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'' newspaper. This led to a record deal with

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and an appearance on ''

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''. Their first single with Chrysalis was a minor hit titled "Saturday Night (Beneath the Plastic Palm Trees)".Strong, Martin C. (2003) "Leyton Buzzards", in ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, The single "We Make A Noise" was produced by

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, and the vinyl cover artwork designed by

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. Jaymes recorded four sessions with the band for

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between July 1978 and January 1980. After a run of singles – including a cover version of "

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" – and the album, ''Jellied Eels to Record Deals'', the Buzzards disbanded.

Modern Romance (1980–1985)

Jaymes formed the band Modern Romance with Geoff Deane (lead vocals) and Tony Gainsborough (drums) of The

, his brother Robbie Jaymes (keyboards), and Paul Gendler (guitars). Later members included

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(lead vocals), Andy Kyriacou (drums) and

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(trumpets). Modern Romance were predominantly known for their

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and

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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

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of "

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" (1982), "

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" (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.Lee-Williams, Matt: Jaymes, David, Biography, Internet Movie Database ccessed17 September 2011.

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

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, Miles Hunt aka

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, and

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. He has acted as consultant for the likes of

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, and

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. He worked with a host of musicians on the

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disaster single, a cover version of "

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" (2010); artists included

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, and

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. He has contributed as songwriter to the movie ''

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'' (2001) and as

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on the film, '' Fascination'' (2004).

Haiti earthquake disaster single (2010)

In 2010,

and his wife, Victoria Clarke, rounded up a number of rock musicians to record a cover version of the

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song, "

", 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

– who was filming in Los Angeles at the time – to record his guitar solo and music video footage.Pryor, John-Paul, ''I Put A Spell on You / Haiti Charity Single'', on ''Dazed Digital'' Online Magazine, 2010 (accessed 17 September 2011). The musicians: * Vocals:

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Laura White * Guitar:
James Walbourne
Mick Jones

* Bass:

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* Hammond organ/piano:

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* Drums:
Rob Walbourne * Fire Hydrant:
Mick Jones

Discography

(Leyton Buzzards)

Singles

*"19 and Mad" (1978) Small Wonder *"Saturday Night (Beneath the Plastic Palm Trees)" (1979)

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( UK number 53) *"I'm Hanging Around" (1979) Chrysalis b/w "No Dry Ice" or " Flying Pigs" *"We Make a Noise" (1979) Chrysalis (as The Buzzards) *"Can't Get Used to Losing You" (1980)

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Albums

*''Jellied Eels to Record Deals'' (1979) Chrysalis (as The Buzzards) *''The Punk Collection: Leyton Buzzards'' (2003) Captain Oi! Ahoy (as Leyton Buzzards)Punky Gibbon Website, Punk Hardcore, New Wave Post-Punk, ccessed18 September 2011.

(Modern Romance)

Singles (Jaymes / Deane era)

* "Modern Romance" b/w "I Believe in Me" (1980) * "Tonight" b/w "Fever" (1981) * " Everybody Salsa" b/w "Salsa Rappsody" (1981) ( UK number 12) * " Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey" b/w "Moose on the Loose" (1981) ( UK number 10) * " Can You Move" b/w "Queen of the Rapping Scene" (1981) (US Dance Chart number 2) * "Queen of the Rapping Scene (Nothing Ever Goes the Way You Plan)" b/w "Can You Move" merican Mix(1981) ( UK number 37) * "By the Way... (I'm Still in Love with You)" b/w "By the Way" (Trumpet Voluntary) (1982) * "

" b/w "Who is

?" (1982) ( UK number 15)

Singles (Jaymes / Mullins era)

* "

" b/w "We've Got Them Running (The Counting Song)" (1982) – ( UK number 4) * " Band of Gold" b/w "The Man Who Sold The World" (By Midge Ure) (1982) (From the ''Party Party'' Soundtrack) * " High Life" b/w "You Just Can't Kill the Beat" (1983) ( UK number 8) * " Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" b/w "I Can't Help Myself" (1983) ( UK number 14) * " Walking in the Rain" b/w "Walking in the Rain (Blues)" (1983) ( UK number 7) (Thailand number 1) * "

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" b/w "Good Feelings" e-mix(1983) ( UK number 96) * "Juanita" b/w "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" ew Version

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(1983) * "

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" b/w "Stranger Days" (1984) * "

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" b/w "Burn It!" nstrumental(1984) * " Move On" b/w "That's Entertainment" (1984) * "

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" b/w "(Blame My) Jealousy" (1984) * "

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" b/w "Sail Away" (1985) * " Best Mix of Our Lives" b/w "Best Year of Our Lives" emix(1985) ( UK number 81)

Albums

* '' Adventures in Clubland'' (1981) † ''Adventures in Clubland'' (Venezuela number 1) ertified Gold* ''Modern Romance'' (1982) (Germany) * '' Trick of the Light'' (1983) UK number 53 * '' Party Tonight'' (1983) UK number 45 * ''Juanita'' (1983) Japan * ''

'' (1985) * ''Back on Track'' (2002) Credited as Songwriter * ''Moves 2 Fast'' (2002) Credited as Songwriter * ''Modern Romance: The Platinum Collection (2006)

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)

Soundtracks

* ''

'' (2001) writer "Best Years of Our Lives"Jaymes, David, Internet Movie Database, Filmography, Accessed 17 September 2011.

Filmography

* ''

'' (2001) writer ''Best Years of Our Lives'' * ''Fascination'' (2004) music supervisor: Spirit Music and Media

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 Salsa" – ''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)

References

External links

*
Official home page for reformed bandBBC – Top of the Pops' artist infoBBC News – Memories of Top of the PopsModern Romance at TrouserPress.comOfficial website
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