Jamo Thomas

Jamo Thomas
Birth nameJames Thomas
GenresNorthern soul, soul, funk[1]
Occupation(s)Singer, percussionist
InstrumentVocals
Years activeLate 1950s–mid 1970s
LabelsConlo Records, Sound Stage 7, Thomas Records, Chess, Decca, Perception Records, SSS International

Jamo Thomas is an American soul and funk singer, best remembered for his 1966 hit single, "I Spy (For the FBI)".[1]

Born in either The Bahamas[1] or Chicago,[2] he recorded for several different record labels between 1965 and 1976.[3] His billing sometimes included his name alongside backing musicians, known as his Party Brothers Orchestra,[4] or simply as Mr. Jamo. His biggest successes were "Bahama Mama" and a cover version of "I Spy (For the FBI)".[1]

  1. ^ a b c d "Biography by Bruce Eder". Allmusic.com. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2003). Top Pop Singles 1955-2002 (1st ed.). Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 709. ISBN 0-89820-155-1.
  3. ^ "Jamo Thomas – Free listening, concerts, stats, & pictures at". Last.fm. 2013-11-26. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference British Hit Singles & Albums was invoked but never defined (see the help page).