Jimmy

Boney M.

About Jimmy

James Robert Bilsbury (2 November 1942 – 10 March 2003) was an English pop singer and songwriter, most famous for co-writing the Boney M hit, "Belfast", and as a member of the Magic Lanterns and the Les Humphries Singers. He was born in Liverpool. After appearing with the Ray Johnson Skiffle Group, the Nightboppers, the Beat Boys, the Sabres and the Hammers, and singing and writing for the Magic Lanterns, Bilsbury co-founded the Les Humphries Singers in 1970 with Les Humphries, and was a member when they represented Germany in the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with "Sing Sang Song". Bilsbury also performed with Megaton. He co-wrote "Belfast" for popular disco formation Boney M. with singer Drafi Deutscher and Joe Menke. Bilsbury, who according to Neue Revue had been living on social welfare, was found dead in his 8 square metres (86 sq ft) apartment in Bonn on 13 March 2003, and the post mortem established that he had died three days earlier from heart failure. He was cremated and his ashes were buried in Gauting Waldfriedhof near Munich, at a ceremony attended by his 16-year-old son. 


Year:
1984
3:02
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Jimmy, my heart is full of love, only true love
And its wisdom and visions are you
(Baby baby, it's no returning)
Jimmy, there's words unspoken, and unbroken
Only you can ensure everlasting
(Baby baby, this love is you)
Jimmy, I would like to drive your car
It don't matter how long, how far
Jimmy, you can have my loving heart and key and all
Jimmy, I would like to wear your ring
All your love songs I sure will sing
Jimmy, you can have my loving heart and key and all
Jimmy, I don't need to tell you how good your love is
You're really all I need
Jimmy, my heart is full of love, only true love
And its wisdom and visions are you
(Baby baby, it's no returning)
Jimmy, there's words unspoken, and unbroken
Only you can ensure everlasting
(Baby baby, this love is you)
Jimmy, I would like to drive your car
It don't matter how long, how far
Jimmy, you can have my loving heart and key and all
Jimmy, I would like to wear your ring
All your love songs I sure will sing
Jimmy, you can have my loving heart and key and all

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Boney M.

"Boney M." began as a Euro-Caribbean vocal group created by German record producer Frank Farian. Originally based in West Germany, the four original members of the group's official line-up were Liz Mitchell (lead singer) and Marcia Barrett from Jamaica, Maizie Williams from Montserrat and Bobby Farrell from Aruba. The group was formed in 1975 and achieved popularity during the disco era of the late 1970s. The group's catalogue has sold more than 150 million albums and singles worldwide with most sales in the UK and Germany. After celebrating Boney M.'s 10th anniversary in early 1986, the group officially disbanded, splitting into two groups with an original member in each, both bearing the 'Boney M' name. The male lead, Bobby Farrell, appeared as da… more »

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Written by: DAANSEN, FARIAN, HOWELL, MITCHELL

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22 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Boney M." was a Euro-Caribbean band formed in West Germany in 1975.
Album Mention
The song "Jimmy" is from their fifth album, "Boonoonoonoos."
Release Date
The album containing the song, "Boonoonoonoos," was released in 1981.
Lead Vocal
The lead vocals for the song "Jimmy" were performed by Liz Mitchell, the female lead-vocalist of Boney M.
Not a Single
Unlike several other songs from "Boonoonoonoos," "Jimmy," was not released as a single.
Songwriters
The song was written and produced by the band's founder, Frank Farian.
Genre
"Jimmy" falls under the genre of Reggae and Disco, which were popular genres during the peak of Boney M.'s musical career.
Theme
The song tells a tale about a once-good man who gets involved in crime.
Musical Style
"Boney M's" style of combining pop and reggae rhythms is evident in "Jimmy".
Album's significance
Though “Boonoonoonoos” suffered initial setbacks due to shipping issues, it later became one of Boney M’s top-selling albums.
Cultural Impact
Though not as well-remembered as hits like "Rasputin" or "Daddy Cool", "Jimmy" still contributed to the diverse, globally-influenced sound that set Boney M. apart in the late '70s and early '80s disco scene.
Origins of the Song
"Jimmy" is a song by the popular disco group Boney M. It was released in 1982 as part of their seventh studio album "Boonoonoonoos."
Lyrics Details
The song's lyrics talk sympathetically about a character named Jimmy. It's a narrative account of hardship and struggles Jimmy faces while trying to find his place in life.
Production Details
Like most of the group's songs, "Jimmy" was written and produced by Frank Farian, the band's founder and former member of the German band "Farian."
Album's Reception
Though the "Boonoonoonoos" album was not as commercially successful as some of their previous albums, songs like "Jimmy" helped sustain the band's popularity throughout the 1980s.
Musical Style
"Jimmy" is known for its catchy disco-pop sound that was typical of Boney M's style. The song features rhythmic beats, melodic hooks, and characteristic vocal harmonies.
The Group's Identity
The release of "Jimmy" came at a time when Boney M. was one of the best-known pop groups in the world, having achieved international success with hits like "Daddy Cool", "Rasputin", "Rivers of Babylon," and "Ma Baker."
Not A Single
Despite its popularity among fans, "Jimmy" was never released as a single. Instead, it remained an album track.
Song Performances
Though it wasn't promoted as a single, "Jimmy" was often performed live by Boney M., and is included on several of the group's live albums.
A Parable
Some fans see the song "Jimmy" as a symbolic parable about overcoming adversity, noting its poignant lyrics and the emotion present in the group's performance.
Influence
"Jimmy" is typical of Boney M's ability to create catchy, danceable pop songs with profound lyrical content, making it an influential track in their discography.
Current Status
Nowadays, "Jimmy" remains a favorite among Boney M. fans, and is often included in playlist collections and retrospectives of the band's career.

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