#joniece jamison

[spilladabalia]

Eurythmics - Missionary Man

[rainingmusic]

Eurythmics - Missionary Man 

[harrisonstories]

George Harrison with Jimmy Z and Joniece Jamison, who both performed with Eurythmics (1986)

This is one of my favorite photos and memories. It was taken backstage at Wembley Stadium December 1986 after a Eurythmics concert for The Prince’s Trust, a favorite charity of the Royal Family.

[...] On this particular occasion, we were in London backstage after our concert and it was a who’s who of London Rock Royalty… and Real Royalty!!!

Joniece comes up to me and says, “Hey Jimmy who’s that guy over there? I know he’s from some big group. And if you laugh at me I’ll kill you.” And she was quite capable of that and had a mean look in her eye that she meant business. I said, “You’re joking, right?”  I couldn’t blame her for I did have a bit of a reputation for my wicked sense of humor.

I say well that’s George Harrison. She just gives me a blank stare. Doesn’t ring a bell. So I take her arm and say let me introduce you. He’s a really nice guy. She’s resisting but coming with me. We get to George and I say, “Hey, George this is Joniece Jamison and she knew you were in some group but we couldn’t remember the name.” He laughed. But if looks could kill I’d a been a goner the way she looked at me. But George, with his great dry wit and sense of humor, didn’t miss a beat and said, “Hmmmmmm… let’s see… maybe the Beatles?” in that Liverpudlian accent. We all had a good laugh, fortunately, caught on film. He complimented us both on a wonderful show. He was a true gentleman.

The whole band and many more such as David Gilmore (sic), Bob Geldorf (sic), Chrissie Hynde… ended up in George’s London flat drinking to the wee hours. And not just a gentleman, George was a fantastic host with a well-stocked bar!!!

- Jimmy Z [x]

[spilladabalia]

Eurythmics - When Tomorrow Comes

[neko-veut-des-olives]

Joue Pas by François Feldman and Joniece Jamison

(Une présence, 1989)

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Francois Feldman & Joniece Jamison - j'ai peur (1991)

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The Revenge Crew - Eurythmics, 1987.

[scandalacious]

Listening to live recordings of Eurythmics and I have an observation to share.

Okay, so during the Touch tour, the Eurythmics used the Croquettes as their backing vocalists, I know that.  From what I can gather, these girls were Gill O'Donovan, Suzie O'List and Maggie Ryder.

Good.  They're not pitchy.  They complement and contrast Annie's deeper, more robust timbre by being a perfect foil.  But MY problem is that one of those women has a very shrill voice that my ear does not like.  It's like, one of them is too perfect of a foil.  Yikes.

Then, some may remember that Joniece Jamison was the lead backing vocalist from like, 1986-1989, was featured in multiple music videos and was on the Revenge and Revival tours.  She sounded great in the studio, very strong vocals.

BUT ON TOUR... holy SHIT was she pitchy and inconsistent.  Like, start listening to the live recording of Conditioned Soul on the Revenge tour at 1:21.

What IS that?!  Like, that is NOT even close to being in the right key.

My point is, I am not a singer.  I was in choir, but I sucked.  But I've played instruments since I was six so I know music.  And I have pet peeves.

Judge me for critiquing Joniece Jamison.  I know someone will.