Joyce Sims
| Joyce Sims | |
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August 6, 1959 Rochester, New York, United States |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
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| Website | Official Web Site |
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Joyce Sims (born August 6, 1959 in Rochester,New York, United States) is an American singer-songwriter, whose first hit single was “(You Are My) All and All,” in 1986.
“All and All” entered the charts at #51; peaking at #6 in the US Dance Chart and #16 on the UK Singles Chart.
Sims followed up in 1988 with “Come into My Life,” which peaked at #10 on the Billboard R&B Chart, and #7 on the UK Singles Chart.
Sims continues to tour internationally as well as make a number of club appearances, due to her songs' broad appeal to lovers of the R&B, dance and garage music genres. Her biggest hit single was "Come into My Life," which reached top-10 status in both the US Billboard R&B chart and the UK Singles Chart in 1987/8.
Sims formally studied music in college, learning a number of instruments. In 1986, Sims signed with the now-defunct record label Sleeping Bag Records.
A native New Yorker, Sims who also plays piano and writes most of her songs. On her resurgence in the industry Sims said, “These are exciting times for me right now. I have a great team behind me. I’m working with some amazing writers, musicians and producers on the Love Song project and I’m loving it. I’m humbled by all the love and support that I’m receiving.”
Sims’ manager, music industry impresario Ken Spellman, CEO of Soundcheck Media Group commented, “I’m honored to be working with the legendary Joyce Sims. Her music has withstood the test of time and she continues to tour and produce soulful dance music that the world enjoys. Based on early feedback from her fans and DJ’s, her new project Love Song should do well internationally.”
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