David Oliver (singer)
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David Oliver was a soul singer best known for the quite storm single "MS" as well as his composition "Friends & Strangers
" which was covered by Ronnie Laws
in 1977.
to Jamaican parents. David didn't being singing until high school at age 15. All through highs chool and college he sang in various groups. After a stint in the Air Force he relocated to Los Angeles
in 1967 and joined a group called Five Days & Three Nights. There were offered a contract with Motown Records
but after contract negotiations fell through they disbanded. By 1972, David would go on to record background vocals on Redbone
's Already Here
album. Signed to the Mercury Records
in 1977, David would record four albums with Wayne Henderson
of The Crusaders
on proudction. In 1978 the song "MS" would chart at number thirteen on the Soul Singles charts.
Friends & Strangers
Friends & Strangers is the third album by American saxophonist Ronnie Laws recorded in 1977 and released on the Blue Note label.-Reception:...
" which was covered by Ronnie Laws
Ronnie Laws
Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Laws is an American jazz, blues and funk saxophonist. He is the younger brother of jazz flautist Hubert Laws.-Biography:...
in 1977.
Biography
Born January 8, 1942 in Orange County, FloridaOrange County, Florida
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
to Jamaican parents. David didn't being singing until high school at age 15. All through highs chool and college he sang in various groups. After a stint in the Air Force he relocated to Los Angeles
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in 1967 and joined a group called Five Days & Three Nights. There were offered a contract with Motown Records
Motown Records
Motown is a record label originally founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. and incorporated as Motown Record Corporation in Detroit, Michigan, United States, on April 14, 1960. The name, a portmanteau of motor and town, is also a nickname for Detroit...
but after contract negotiations fell through they disbanded. By 1972, David would go on to record background vocals on Redbone
Redbone (band)
Redbone is a Native American rock group that was most active in the 1970s. They reached the Top 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974 with the million-selling gold-certified single, "Come and Get Your Love".-History:...
's Already Here
Already Here
Already Here is the fourth album by American band Redbone.-Side one:#"Fais-Do" – 2:36#"Motivation" – 2:13#"Power " – 4:29#"Speakeasy" – 3:50...
album. Signed to the Mercury Records
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
in 1977, David would record four albums with Wayne Henderson
Wayne Henderson (musician)
Wayne Henderson is a soul-jazz and hard bop trombonist and record producer. In 1961, he co-founded the soul jazz/hard bop group The Jazz Crusaders...
of The Crusaders
The Crusaders
The Crusaders are an American music group popular in the early 1970s known for their amalgamated jazz, pop and soul sound. Since 1961, more than forty albums have been credited to the group , 19 of which were recorded under the name "The Jazz Crusaders" .-History:In 1960, following the demise of a...
on proudction. In 1978 the song "MS" would chart at number thirteen on the Soul Singles charts.
Discography
- Jamerican ManJamerican ManOriginally released in 1977 as Jamerican Man with later pressings changing to the self titled "David Oliver". Charting at number eightteen on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart. The single "Ms." would chart at number thirteen Soul Singles chart in 1978...
- (Mercury RecordsMercury RecordsMercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
) 1977 - Mind MagicMind Magic-Track listing:#Who Are You 3:43 #I Wanna Write You A Love Song 6:13 #Housewives Are People Too 4:38 #When The Thrill Comes 3:28 #Private Secretary 3:44 #One Night Man 3:38 #Southern Comfort 3:45 #I Surrender 3:26 #Take My Emptiness 3:07...
- (Mercury RecordsMercury RecordsMercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
) 1978 - Rain FireRain Fire-Track listing:#Could It Be Love #Summer Love #Don't You Ever Be Lonely #I Keep Looking For A Better Way #Rusty O' Halo #Never Seen A Girl Like You #Puppets On A String #Private Tonight #I Remember You When #Spinnin' Round In Circles...
- (Mercury RecordsMercury RecordsMercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
) 1979 - Here's To YouHere's To YouHere's To You is the fourth and final album by vocalist David Oliver.-Track listing:#Love TKO 5:00 #She's A Lady 3:57 #Easier Being Friends 4:49 #My Lady 5:25 #Behind Closed Doors 5:27 #It Was Fun While It Lasted 5:23...
- (Mercury RecordsMercury RecordsMercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
) 1980