The David, originally named “The Reasons” when they were formed in 1965, consisted of lead singer and songwriter Warren Hansen, basist Chuck Spieth, drummer Tim Harrison and rhythm guitarist Mike Butte. In 1966 the group met its manager, Steven Vail, at a concert at the Santa Monica Auditorium (the same facility that at the time hosted the Oscars). Steve agreed to manage the band and did a makeover – renaming the group “The David” and then getting them a recording contract with 20th Century Fox Records.
The David was considered a “clean white-guy” outfit. Long hair, but nothing threatening. The group wore white corduroy suits when we did their concerts and appearances, which included occasional concerts at colleges and private parties.
The David got started with the single “Forty Miles” recorded for 20th Century Fox. 20th Century Fox promoted The David with a nation-wide contest sponsored by I.Magnin to win a trip to Los Angeles, a Studio Tour and a Date with The David. The single made number 19 on the KIFM Super Stereo radio station in Bakersfield, California.
A year later, 20th Century Fox Records folded. A contract with VMC ensued. “Another Day, Another Lifetime” was recorded and released in 1967, with arrangements by Gene Page (Brother of Billy Page, who recorded “The In-Crowd”) and produced by Steven Vail. The album contained 10 songs, all written and composed by band member and instrument-inventor Warren Hansen. Gene Page also recorded his own album for Vance Music (“Page One”) and went on to do arranging for Lionel Richie, formerly of the Commodores. Gene also used “Of Our Other Days," the last cut off The David’s “Another Day, Another Lifetime” album as an instrumental on his own album.
