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Jamie James (Dennis Quaid and the Sharks, Harry Dean Stanton, The Kingbees) – drops new single ‘Let The Praying Begin’ from upcoming LP ‘Straight Up’

Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jamie James has had a rich and varied musical career, best known for his work with DQ and The Sharks (featuring actor Dennis Quaid), his long-time collaborations with the late Harry Dean Stanton, his role as a touring member of Steppenwolf in the late ’70s, and as the lead singer and founding member of the LA-based rockabilly trio Kingbees—the band behind the hit “My Mistake.”

On his upcoming 10-track solo LP, Straight UpJames reunites with his DQ and The Sharks bandmates—Tom Walsh (drums), Ken Stange (organ), and Tom Mancillas (bass)—with Jamie on guitar and harmonica.

The album’s first single, “Let The Praying Begin,” is out now

Of the single, James says, “I grew up in rock ‘n’ roll in the ’60s—let’s just say I didn’t always live the life of a choirboy. But after a while, you find someone you actually love, and that feels better than anything. The song is about saying, if this relationship is wrong or a sin, or if this woman is too good for me, I’m not stopping—so go ahead and pray for me. In the end, the power of love makes us better” 

Stream “Let The Praying Begin” here: https://lnk.to/JamieJames

Ian Mc Donnell

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