"Jimmy Davis"

"Jimmy Davis"

Music & Entertainment Writer Scott Russell

Quietly perched on a stool in Tulsa Oklahoma. weary from the road dust of I-40, four- hundred and one miles from home, Jimmy’s eyes lit up when he saw the waitress plug the jukebox to hear Restless Heart’s song “Blame it On Love”. It was then and there I knew that Jimmy Davis’ talent as a songwriter-entertainer was in fact something to behold. With guitar in hand, this “quiet giant” from Memphis opened with “It’s Only Rain” from his CD “Campfire Songs”. With each song, it was evident that “Jimmy Daddy’s” songs are a mastery of description and delivery. With infectious style, Davis draws you into a life canvas that is his own. “I Gotta Roll” another gem from the “Campfire” collection is definitive of Jimmy as a “real” common man.

What is uncommon is his ability to deliver songs that stand the test of time. Jimmy’s first taste of exposure to the masses came by way of “Hit The Wall” as Jimmy Davis and The Junction hit the mark in 80’s with VH1 and MTV fans nationwide. Jimmy’s versatility soon led him to lead vocal on Sylvester Stalone’s movie title track:-“Over The Top”. Since then, his songs have been covered by the likes of Martina McBride, Restless Heart, former Eagle Bernie Leadon, Joe Walsh and Jeb & Kelly. All be they too numerous to mention, songs destined to be classics (as evidenced by crowd response) are “Sanctuary”,“Waiting In The Wings”, “Blame It On Love”,“Mornin' Glory " & “Kiss Lonely Good-bye”.
From the first set to the last, including an encore performance of “Sanctuary”, Jimmy smiled in humble surprise to hear his songs being sung back to him. I smiled knowing full well that great song works
such as these and the fans that follow are testament to certain truths.
Successful performers and songwriters learn early to involve the fans as an equal and critical “constant” in the recipe for success in a music career. One last truth is the single most elusive ingredient that even the most diligent and dedicated find hard to come by.

Some call it the gift. Some call it simply "Jimmy Davis."