Tommy Sims
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Tommy Sims is an American bassist, songwriter, record producer and bandleader.[1]
Music career
From 1987 to 1989 Sims was the bassist for the Christian rock band White Heart, which he left to become a studio musician and producer. During 1992-1993, he played bass on the Bruce Springsteen 1992–1993 World Tour. As a songwriter he co-wrote Eric Clapton's "Change the World",[2] which won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1997. Other songs of his have been recorded by Michael English, Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, Garth Brooks, Cher, Blackstreet, Toni Braxton and BabyFace, among others. Sims has also worked with Michael Bolton, Amy Grant, Kelly Clarkson, Carman, CeCe Winans, Israel Houghton, Michael W. Smith, The Neville Brothers, Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child, Brian Courtney Wilson and others.[3]
Television and film contributions
In addition to writing and producing, Sims also released a solo album in August 2000, entitled Peace and Love. A song from this release, "It Don't Matter to the Sun", was featured on the soundtrack of the hit television drama
Notable projects
- Amy Grant – Heart in Motion, House of Love & Behind the Eyes
- Carman – "The Standard" (1993) & "R.I.O.T. (Righteous Invasion of Truth)" (1996)
- Bruce Springsteen – In Concert/MTV Plugged, "Streets Of Philadelphia"
- The Life of Chris Gaines& "Retrospective"
- Michael McDonald – Blue Obsession
- Kenny Loggins – It's About Time
- BlackStreet – Another Level
- Toni Braxton – The Heat
- Robert Randolph and the Family Band – "ColorBlind"
- Taylor Swift – Speak Now
- Rachael Lampa – Rachael Lampa
- Bonnie Raitt – "Silver Lining", "Souls Alike" & "I Can't Help You Now"
- Kelly Clarkson – Thankful
- Newsboys – Shine: The Hits
- Taylor Dayne – Naked Without You
- Natalie Grant – Deeper Life
- Michelle Williams – Do You Know
- Marvin Winans – Alone But Not Alone
- Darwin Hobbs – Worshipper, Broken & Vertical
- Real& "The Power of One"
- Jonny Lang – "Fight for My Soul" (2013)
- Just Love"
- Cece Winans– Let Them Fall in Love & "You Will"
Discography
- Peace and Love – released August 15, 2000 by Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.[4]
- "Which Way (Intro)"
- "100"
- "New Jam"
- "When You Go"
- "Summer"
- "Write One"
- "Alone"
- "The Way It Used to Be"
- "Comin' Home"
- "The Ballad of Sophie"
- "It Don't Matter"
- "Love's Patience"
- "Peace and Love"
- "Which Way"
Grammy Awards
- Love God. Love People. The London Sessions – Best Pop / Contemporary Gospel Album (2010)
- Power of One – Best Pop / Contemporary Gospel Album (2009)
- "Change the World" – Song of the Year / New Song of the Year (1996)
References
- ^ "Tommy Sims | SoulTracks - Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews". SoulTracks. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ "The Story Behind the Song, "Change the World" by Eric Clapton". January 15, 2020.
- ^ a b "Tommy Sims | Credits". AllMusic.
- ^ "Tommy Sims". Tommysims.bandcamp.com. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ "Peace and Love by Tommy Sims on Apple Music". itunes.apple.com. January 2000. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ "Tommy Sims Albums and Discography". AllMusic.
- ^ "Tommy Sims Best Songs List: Top, New, & Old". AllMusic.
- ^ "Tommy Sims | Awards". AllMusic.
External links
- Tommy Sims on Soul Walking
