David Jaymes

David Jaymes (born 28 December 1954) 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. The single "We Make A Noise" was produced by Chas Chandler, and the vinyl cover artwork designed by Terry Gilliam. Jaymes recorded four sessions with the band for BBC Radio One's John Peel between July 1978 and January 1980. 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.

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 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.

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.

The musicians: Vocals: Shane MacGowan Nick Cave Bobby Gillespie Glen Matlock Chrissie Hynde Paloma Faith Eliza Doolittle Laura White Guitar: James Walbourne Mick Jones Johnny Depp Bass: Cait O'Riordan Hammond organ/piano: Carwyn Ellis Drums: Rob Walbourne Fire Hydrant: Mick Jones "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)

(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" [American Mix] (1981) (UK number 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 number 15)

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)

Filmography Shrek (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)