The song "Miss James" by John Mayall tells the story of a woman who is written about in a magazine as a queen-like figure, but others speak negatively of her. The narrator, curious to know more about her, asks around but cannot find her. However, when he goes to a club called the Shrine, he meets a woman who he finds attractive but does not trade names with. Later, he discovers that the woman he met at the Shrine was the same woman he had been searching for, Miss James. He acquires her phone number and calls her, and she agrees to see him that night. The song does not reveal any further details about their relationship or what happens next. Overall, the song seems to be a story about a woman who is both alluring and elusive, leaving the narrator wanting to know more about her. It also speaks to the mystery and intrigue that can be found in meeting someone new and discovering their true identity.
