John Davis and the Monster Orchestra

John Davis and the Monster Orchestra
John Davis and the Monster Orchestra
Also known as John Davis, John Davis Orchestra
Genres Disco
Years active 1976–1980
Labels SAM/Columbia
Past members
John (The Monster) Davis
Charles Collins
"Sugar Bear" Foreman
Craig Snyder
Bobby Eli
Roland Chambers
Larry Washington
Barbara Ingram
Carla Benson
Yvette Benton
The Don Renaldo Strings & Horns

John Davis and the Monster Orchestra were an American disco band, noted for their lead member (John "the Monster" Davis), who lent his name to the band as well as producing all of their output.

History

They released their first album, Night and Day, in 1976. The 12" single, "I Can't Stop", was one of its original tunes. The album enjoyed minor success and their second release was 1977's Up Jumped The Devil. By 1978 the band's third album, Ain't That Enough For You, was released. The album was their most commercially successful release, featuring the self-titled hit "Ain't That Enough For You." It gave the outfit their only UK hit when it reached #70 in the UK Singles Chart.[1]

1979's The Monster Orchestra Strikes Again! would be their final album release. The album spawned two 12" singles; "Love Magic" would rival their previous success, whilst "Bourgie Bourgie" was a cover version of the Ashford & Simpson penned song.

John Davis and the Monster Orchestra released a last gramophone record in 1981. Available only on a 12" single, "Hangin' Out" charted on Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in August 1981 and topped at number 46. In 1990, a remix of "(Feel The) Love Magic" was released and it became a club hit again. In 1992 Davis wrote, produced and performed the "Theme From Beverly Hills, 90210."

References

  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 142. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

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