Jesse Davis - The Man From Camp Nine (1983) Essence LP Only Still! - Rare Soul

 I did a full bio of jesse on the old blog when i posted "Hollywood Gypsies"+ Bonus Northern Tracks,But for those of you who were not on there here we go again.Jesse started his professional career touring with The Fabulous Tones as the featured singer. After a year,he decided to strike out on his own,first becoming well known in Palm Springs during the 'Hollywood playground' days in the 70's. Rita Hayworth, Kim Novak, Doug McClure and President & Betty Ford were just a few of the many celebrities that were frequent patrons at Jesse's performances. A few years later,Frank Sinatra was largely responsible for getting Jesse his first Las Vegas engagement,at the Sands Hotel".He Worked many of The Big hotels for many years. Jesse recalled his three main Northern Soul 45's,and the fact that none of them recieved any serious radio plays in the US...a story far too common... He still has the original demo record of "Gonna Hang On In There Girl" ,with it's handwritten credits...and it will be passed on to his grand children.Jesse is still performing today, albeit on the jazz tip. Jesse Davis calls San Diego home, where he still performs for private and corporate events as well as some nightclub gigs. He did finally make it over to the UK to perform at the (Kent Label,s) Cleethorpes Northern Soul Weekender in 2009. Another Classy Album from THE MAN!

AMM

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