R&B singer-songwriter Joyce Sims dies aged 63
R&B singer-songwriter Joyce Sims has died, aged 63.
Sims was greatest identified for her hit ‘Come Into My Life’, which reached the highest 10 charts in each the UK and the US. Her first hit, ‘All And All’ reached quantity six within the US dance chart and entered the highest 20 within the UK singles chart.
Sim’s demise was confirmed on social media by members of the family though no reason for demise was given. NME has reached out to Sims’ representatives for remark.
One in every of Sims’ sisters, Annette Ramsey wrote on social media: “my coronary heart is damaged” and wrote on Fb: “I’ll at all times keep in mind the joyful occasions we’ve shared, the love and help you’ve given me won’t go in useless. I Love you Huge Sis RIP.”
One other of her sisters, Debbie Sims Corridor described the late singer as “a stupendous soul in and out” who “will actually be missed”.
Occasions organiser CJ Carlos wrote on Fb final night time (October 15): “Having spoken to her rapid household tonight, it’s with a heavy coronary heart that i submit this information Joyce Sims has handed away. Joyce was a tremendous singer tune author who had so many hits within the 80s.
“As most of you realize she was going to be certainly one of our USA artist’s in Portugal subsequent Could. My coronary heart goes out to her accomplice Errol and their youngsters and shut household.”
Amongst these paying tribute right this moment to Sims included Completely happy Mondays singer Rowetta and Dave Haslam, who described Sims as “an extremely gifted singer and songwriter”.
You’ll be able to see a few of the tributes to Sims right here:
RIP Joyce Sims ❤️ pic.twitter.com/deLNRWElZG
— Rowetta🎙 (@Rowetta) October 16, 2022
We’re devastated to go on the information of the demise of R&B music nice Joyce Sims at age 63. An ideal expertise who sang, wrote and performed for us for greater than three a long time https://t.co/FubXJ6ba3w pic.twitter.com/s4jn3uQAZr
— soultracks (@soultrackscom) October 15, 2022
When ‘All and All’ got here on within the 80’s that was a method to make sure a packed dance flooring.
As an ex DJ that was my go to tune.
RIP to the legendary Joyce Sims. pic.twitter.com/wdGVMQQZXV
— Michael Morgan (@mikewhoatv) October 16, 2022
Unhappy information this morning. RIP Joyce Sims (August 6, 1959 – October 15, 2022) an extremely gifted singer and songwriter. These songs – what a legacy. https://t.co/bK8djP1fGU pic.twitter.com/7Lv42r8CU8
— Dave Haslam (@Mr_Dave_Haslam) October 16, 2022
1/2 Very unhappy information to get up to. Soul/R&B singer and songwriter Joyce Sims has handed away she was 63. This was her greatest hit ‘Come Into My Life’. https://t.co/SvJyXeDU5Z
— Edward Adoo (@EdwardAdoo) October 16, 2022
Unhappy information. Joyce Sims & Kurtis Mantronik was one of many nice collabs of its period: her stunning songs & achingly open vocals + the irrepressible joie de vivre of his manufacturing. These tunes at all times sounded to me like pet love performed out amid house invaders machines & milkshakes. https://t.co/Q8lErbaBYp
— Pete Paphides (@petepaphides) October 16, 2022
Different hits for Sims included ‘Lifetime Love’, ‘Stroll Away’ and ‘In search of a Love’.
Her music was additionally sampled or coated by many artists, together with Snoop Dogg, Angie Stone and Randy Crawford.
US-born Sims had a loyal UK fanbase and final carried out right here on August 29 when she headlined a present at London’s Jazz Cafe.
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