Spencer James

Spencer Frederick James (born 15 April 1953) is an English singer and musician. He was the lead singer of veteran pop band The Searchers from 1986 until 2025, when the band retired. James was also a member of the one-hit wonder band The First Class that scored a No. 4 hit with the song "Beach Baby".

Early life James grew up in Hayes, Middlesex. Working for Marshall's Music Group, he developed an interest in guitars and began playing and singing in local bands. James improved his stage craft while deputising in the band White Plains.

Nightfly

Formed in 1985 (originally under the name Heyday), Nightfly was a supergroup consisting of Spencer James on lead vocals, Zak Starkey on drums, Boz Burrell (ex-Bad Company) on bass, Micky Moody (ex-Whitesnake) on guitar and Mickey Simmonds on keyboards. Nightfly toured in early 1985 but broke up soon after.

James went on to form the Spencer James Band which enjoyed considerable success around the pub circuit of West London. At one gig at Brentford's Red Lion they shared the bill with The Searchers. "Life Is Whatever You Want It To Be" "I Was a Star"

"Beach Baby (Re-Release)" "Child's Play" "Ain't No Love"

"Too Many Golden Oldies"

"Broken Toy"

"Beach Baby (Re-Release)"

"Beach Baby (Re-Release)"

"Gimme Little Sign"

Solo Despite his hectic schedule with The Searchers, James has found time to record a number of solo albums in his home studio (SJO Music), many of the songs written himself. He also records and produces other acts. Days Gone By (1987) Tides of Time Love Remains Breathe In, Breathe Out (2004) The Age of Reason (2011) Hope For Me Yet (2012) Chapter & Verse (2016) Time For Letting Go (2018)

With The Searchers

Albums

Videography