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Daryl Simmons | |
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| Born | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1977—present |
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Daryl L. Simmons is an American R&B musician, songwriter and record producer, [1] who worked with the production duo of L.A. Reid and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. In 1977–1980 Simmons, with Manchild (band) recorded 2 soul & funk albums & the minor hit "Especially for You" on the label Chi Sound Records. Manchild included: Kenneth Babyface Edmonds, Reggie Griffin, Charles "Chuckie" Bush & others.
He has written and composed songs such as " End Of The Road" ( Boyz II Men), " Super Woman" ( Karyn White), " Breathe Again" ( Toni Braxton), " I'm Ready" ( Tevin Campbell), " Baby Baby Baby" ( TLC), " My My My" ( Johnny Gill), " We're Not Making Love No More" ( Dru Hill) and " Queen of the Night" ( Whitney Houston). [2]
Discography
Studio albums
- Christmas With You (2022)
Singles
- What Does It Take (as Murfee De'Rock) (1985)
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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| 1989 | " Don't Be Cruel" | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| 1990 | " Superwoman" | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| 1991 | " My, My, My" | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| 1993 | " End of the Road" | Best R&B Song | Won |
| 1994 | " Can We Talk" | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| 1995 | " You Mean the World to Me" | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
References
- ^ Jon Pareles. " Eric Clapton Wins 6 Grammys With His 'Unplugged' Album", The New York Times, February 25, 1993. Retrieved on July 23, 2008.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Grammy-Winning Songwriter & Producer Daryl Simmons Reflects Upon His Hit-Making Career". Albumism. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
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Daryl Simmons | |
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| Born | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1977—present |
| Labels |
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| Website |
www |
Daryl L. Simmons is an American R&B musician, songwriter and record producer, [1] who worked with the production duo of L.A. Reid and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. In 1977–1980 Simmons, with Manchild (band) recorded 2 soul & funk albums & the minor hit "Especially for You" on the label Chi Sound Records. Manchild included: Kenneth Babyface Edmonds, Reggie Griffin, Charles "Chuckie" Bush & others.
He has written and composed songs such as " End Of The Road" ( Boyz II Men), " Super Woman" ( Karyn White), " Breathe Again" ( Toni Braxton), " I'm Ready" ( Tevin Campbell), " Baby Baby Baby" ( TLC), " My My My" ( Johnny Gill), " We're Not Making Love No More" ( Dru Hill) and " Queen of the Night" ( Whitney Houston). [2]
Discography
Studio albums
- Christmas With You (2022)
Singles
- What Does It Take (as Murfee De'Rock) (1985)
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | " Don't Be Cruel" | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| 1990 | " Superwoman" | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| 1991 | " My, My, My" | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| 1993 | " End of the Road" | Best R&B Song | Won |
| 1994 | " Can We Talk" | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| 1995 | " You Mean the World to Me" | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
References
- ^ Jon Pareles. " Eric Clapton Wins 6 Grammys With His 'Unplugged' Album", The New York Times, February 25, 1993. Retrieved on July 23, 2008.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Grammy-Winning Songwriter & Producer Daryl Simmons Reflects Upon His Hit-Making Career". Albumism. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
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