Singer Jesse James was transplanted from Arkansas to right here in the bay area when he was a child, thanks to his father finding work as a fisherman. In his early 20's Jesse (real last name McClelland) adopted the stage name Jesse James and became a working musician, and also cut some sides with the help of Sylvester Stewart (aka Sly Stone).
This excellent ballad shows off his deep southern vocal roots that are seemingly straight out of the church, with a brilliant arrangement as well.
Notice the sticker on the label from "The Hosea"; from what I can gather, "The Hosea" was a west coast radio promotion man, hired by labels to get their records played on the radio. I've found other records locally with similar stickers.
from 1971...
JESSE JAMES - I NEED YOU BABY
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