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Lu Ann Simms discographyStudio albums 1 EPs 2 Compilation albums 2 Singles 30
Lu Ann Simms (July 11, 1932 – September 21, 2003) was an American singer. She released pop 45s on Columbia Records between 1952 and 1957, Jubilee Records between 1957 and 1960 (in addition to her sole LP), Top Rank Records in 1960, Vee-Jay Records in 1963 and Wand Records in 1965.[ 1] She also released a handful of children's records on Columbia Records between 1953 and 1955. Her recordings were licensed by such record labels as Philips Records and Coronet Records for release outside the United States.[ 2] [ 3]
Simms also managed the music publishing estate of her late first husband, Loring Buzzell , which included the firms Calyork Music, Inc. , Colby Music, Ltd. and Hecht-Lancaster & Buzzell Music, Inc. , the last of which she initially renamed Hecht & Buzzell Music, Inc. (after the departure of partner Burt Lancaster ), and then later in 1965, Colby Music, Inc. [ 4] [ 5]
Title
Orchestra/Backing band credit
Release date
Record label
Ref.
At Separate Tables
Dave Terry and His Orchestra
January 1959
Jubilee Records (JLP 1092)
[ 6]
A-Side
B-Side
Orchestra/Backing band credit
Release date
Record label
Ref.
"When It's Just About September"
"Puppy Love"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
August 1952
Columbia Records (39841)
[ 7]
"Red Is for Roses"
"It's the End of the Line"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
October 1952
Columbia Records (39890)
[ 8]
"The Best Time"
"Moving Away"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
January 1953
Columbia Records (39928)
[ 9]
"I Wouldn't Want It Any Other Way"
"Hand-Me-Down Heart"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
May 1953
Columbia Records (39991)
[ 10]
"I Won't Be Home No More "
"You Could Be My Love"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
September 1953
Columbia Records (40084)
[ 11]
"For Now and Always"
"Be Patient, My Darling"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
September 1953
Columbia Records (40087)
[ 11]
"The Best Time"
"Moving Away"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
September 1953
Philips Records (B 21013 H)
[ 12]
"Baubles, Bangles and Beads "
"Fini"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
November 1953
Columbia Records (40127)
[ 13]
"I Won't Be Home No More "
"You Could Be My Love"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
January 1954
Philips Records (B 21135 H)
[ 14]
"For Now and Always"
"Be Patient, My Darling"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
January 1954
Philips Records (B 21137 H)
[ 15]
"Junior Prom"
"Bing! Bang! Boom!"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
April 1954
Columbia Records (40216)
[ 16]
"Junior Prom"
"Bing! Bang! Boom!"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
July 1954
Philips Records (B 21306 H)
[ 17]
"Boy Wanted "
"You Can't Measure My Love"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
September 1954
Columbia Records (40297)
[ 18]
"I Wanna Hug You, Kiss You, Squeeze You"
"I Might Drop Around in Your Dreams"
January 1955
Columbia Records (40430)
[ 19]
"Red Roses and Little White Lies"
"Convicted"
November 1955
Columbia Records (40606)
[ 20]
"Red Roses and Little White Lies"
"Convicted"
November 1955
Philips Records (B 21810 H)
[ 2]
"Nosey"
"Love Me As Though There Were No Tomorrow"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
February 1956
Columbia Records (40659)
[ 21]
"Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo "
"Golden Roses and Silver Bells"
David Terry and His Orchestra
August 1956
Columbia Records (40748)
[ 22]
"The Same Two Lips"
"Matchin' Kisses"
Jimmy Carroll and His Orchestra
March 1957
Columbia Records (40855)
[ 23]
"The Same Two Lips"
"Matchin' Kisses"
Jimmy Carroll and His Orchestra
May 1957
Coronet Records (KS/KP 137)
[ 3]
"Run, Don't Walk"
"The Still Small Voice"
Jimmy Carroll and His Orchestra
June 1957
Columbia Records (40937)
[ 24]
"The Cha-Lypso"
"I Remember Marcellino"
Ray Martin
October 1957
Jubilee Records (5302)
[ 25]
"The Cha-Lypso"
"I Remember Marcellino"
Ray Martin
December 1957
Reo Records (8196X)
[ 26]
"The Mooch"
"Bye Um Bye"
March 1958
Jubilee Records (5321)
[ 27]
"Harbor Lights "
"Felipé"
David Terry and His Orchestra
July 1958
Jubilee Records (5335)
[ 28]
"The Mooch"
"Bye Um Bye"
August 1958
Prestige Records (PSP 1125)
[ 29]
"Image of You"
"Blue Jay"
Billy Mure
March 1959
Jubilee Records (5370)
[ 30]
"Maybe "
"Do I Really Love You"
Billy Mure
June 1959
Jubilee Records (5373)
[ 31]
"After"
"Just About"
February 1960
Jubilee Records (5383)
[ 32]
"Mark My Words"
"One Boy, Two Girls"
Milton DeLugg
May 1960
Top Rank International (RA 2046)
[ 33]
"Treat Him Nicely"
"Promise Me Anything (But Give Me Love)"
July 1963
Vee-Jay Records (547)
[ 34]
"If It's Gonna Happen"
"After the Party"
July 1965
Wand Records (196)
[ 35]
Title
Release date
Record label
Ref.
Now and Always
April 22, 2008
Flare Records (ROYCD 272)
[ 37]
The Columbia Records Anthology (1952–1957)
February 8, 2019
Columbia Records
[ 38]
Various artist compilations [ edit ]
Release title
Song title
Orchestra/Backing band credit
Release date
Record label
Ref.
Arthur Godfrey's TV Calendar Show
"Rockaway Beach"
Archie Bleyer
March 1953
Columbia Records (CL 521)
[ 39]
Christmas with Arthur Godfrey and All the Little Godfreys
"Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane) "
Archie Bleyer
October 1953
Columbia Records (CL 540 / B 348 / C 348)
[ 40]
A Visit to New York with Arthur Godfrey and All the Little Godfreys
"Sunday in the Park"
Will Roland
April 1955
Columbia Records (CL 653 / B 500)
[ 41]
Godfrey and His Friends
"Boy Wanted "
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
1956
Columbia Records (CL 2514)
[ 42]
Kismet
"Baubles, Bangles and Beads "
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
January 1956
Philips Records (429091 BE)
[ 43]
American Vocal Parade I
"Moving Away"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
March 1956
Philips Records (B 07642 R)
[ 44]
American Vocal Parade III
"The Best Time"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
March 1956
Philips Records (B 07644 R)
[ 44]
Nightclub Visit
"Be Patient, My Darling"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
March 1956
Philips Records (B 07718 R)
[ 45]
StereoSonic Vocal Sampler
"Separate Tables" / "You'll Never Know"
Dave Terry and His Orchestra
May 1959
Jubilee Records (SSJLP 802)
[ 46]
Jubilee Surprise Party Vol. 1
"There Will Never Be Another You "
Dave Terry and His Orchestra
May 1959
Jubilee Records (SDJLP 1107)
[ 46]
How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
"If It's Gonna Happen"
July 1965
Wand Records (WD 671)
[ 35]
This section documents releases that were made for children.
A-Side
B-Side
Orchestra/Backing band credit
Release date
Record label
Ref.
"The Little Rag Doll (With the Shoe Button Eyes)"
"Sandy, The Sandman"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
August 1953
Columbia Records (J 169)
[ 47]
"I Dreamt That I Was Santa Claus"
"I Just Can't Wait 'Til Christmas"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
September 1953
Columbia Records (J 170 / 40089)
[ 11]
"The Little Rag Doll (With the Shoe Button Eyes)"
"Sandy, The Sandman"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
December 1953
Philips Records (B 21138 H)
[ 48]
"I Dreamt That I Was Santa Claus"
"I Just Can't Wait 'Til Christmas"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
December 1953
Philips Records (B 21143 H)
[ 49]
"Happy Little Island"
"Cat 'N Mouse"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
January 1954
Columbia Records (J 188)
[ 50]
"Dance of the Candy Dolls"
"The 'Who Is It?' Song"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
April 1954
Columbia Records (J 190)
[ 51]
"Happy Little Island"
"Cat 'N Mouse"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
November 1954
Philips Records (B 21420 H)
[ 52]
"La La Lu"
"The Siamese Cat Song"
Mitch Miller and His Orchestra
March 1955
Columbia Records (J 226 / 40467)
[ 53]
"La La Lu"
"The Siamese Cat Song"
Mitch Miller and His Orchestra
1957
Coronet Records (KK 021)
[ 54]
Release title
Song title
Orchestra/Backing band credit
Release date
Record label
Ref.
A First Christmas Record For Children
"I Just Can't Wait 'Til Christmas"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
October 1957
Columbia Records (CL 1027)
[ 55]
Songs About Cats and Dogs
"Cat 'N Mouse" / "The Siamese Cat Song"
Percy Faith and His Orchestra / Mitch Miller and His Orchestra
June 1958
Columbia Records (CL 1142)
[ 56]
Featured or guest releases [ edit ]
This section documents releases for which Simms provided backing vocals.
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