The Jamies


The Jamies were an American singing group, led by siblings Tom and Serena Jameson, based in Boston.

Career

The group's 1958 single for Epic Records, "Summertime, Summertime," reached #26 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Both "Summertime" and its b-side, "Searching for You," are often described as doo-wop, because of their time period and their a cappella harmonies. However, both songs may also be described as pop versions of Sacred Harp styles, as the group started as church singers or possibly an early example of baroque pop.
Several singles followed "Summertime, Summertime", but none of these were hits. In 1962, "Summertime, Summertime" was re-released, and became a hit again, this time peaking at No. 38.
The song's fame far eclipsed the band's; The Fortunes, the Doodletown Pipers, Hobby Horse, Jan and Dean, and Sha Na Na all covered the tune, and it was used in commercials for Buick, Ken-L Ration Burger Time Dog Food, Applebee's and McDonald's. It was also featured in the 1978 film Fingers.
Tom Jameson died from cancer on July 19, 2009, at the age of 72.

Members

Note:This list has every member of the Jamies