James D. Helms (born September 27, 1941) is an American singer and songwriter, long based in the United Kingdom. He is known as the lead vocalist of the British dance-pop group Londonbeat, but also had solo hits such as "Gonna Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse", as well as prolific session work. == Early years == Helms was born in Florida. His grandfather was a Black Seminole and a preacher. Helms discovered music when his aunt gave the family... [more on Wikipedia]