60s Motown, Holland/Dozier/Holland, Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Marvin Gaye, the great singers of the 50s - Doris Day, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Webb, Carole King, Joshua Kadison, & Dusty.
Born: Glasgow, Scotland, January 15 1949
Living: London.
Singing since 1960s in Glasgow bands including Harlem Shuffle.
relocated to London to become session singer, backing the likes of Hot Chocolate, Elkie Brooks, Madeline Bell, Doris Troy, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Lulu, Julio Iglesias, Boney M, Leo Sayer, Twisted Sister, Adam & the Ants, and his great friend Dusty Springfield.
In choir of James Last Orchestra since 1978.
Songs recorded by Madeline Bell, Doris Troy & himself.
Co-written with John Paul Jones(Led Zeppelin) & others.
webmaster for Dusty Springfield - www.simonbell.com/Dustydevotedly.html
Madeline Bell - www.madelinebell.com
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love the material..can hear 'beautiful' done today by the likes of celine etc.. some high notes on givin it plenty there eh?! still knocking them high notes out as well-just watched them youtube clips. what a life..doris,dusty,maddie and marvin..plus more..fantastic! i always thought doris would be benny's sister.. but i was shocked to look up benny troy to find he was white! besides-i looked up doris on wikipedia and it wasnt her real name! theres some good song linked amongst this lot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEyjqM_nE8Y
May 2008 not just be great, let it fulfill destiny or fate. It could be the year of dreams, or finding ways to be less mean. Whatever it is I'll wish for you, all your hopes and dreams come true!
Hi Simon... Thx so much for adding me to your friends. Enjoyed seeing you on stage in Manchester at the MEN James Last concert. Fantastic performances especially "Loves Devine"...
Hi Simon! How are you doing? So nice to hear from you and to have you as a friend here on myspace. It was just fantastic to meet you all in Berlin, I had a lot of fun! Big hugs so long!
