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Jim Diamond

Jim Diamond

Actor, Music Department

Born September 23, 1953 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Died October 8, 2015

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Jim Diamond was born in Bridgeton in the East End of Glasgow, Scotland September 23rd 1953. He heard Otis Redding's version of 'My Girl' and decided he wanted to embark on a singing career. At the tender age of 15 he joined his first band 'The Jade' and gigged around Scotland. Following this he joined forces with Blues virtuoso Alexis Korner "The Godfather of British Blues". His vocals were in some of Korner's albums - including "The Lost Album" 1976. Jim decided it was time for pastures new and formed his own band 'Bandit' with whom he was lead singer and wrote all of the songs such as "Ohio", "Love and Understanding" and "Dance When You Boogie". They were signed to Arista's label and failed to hit the big time.

In the late 70s Jim formed the group 'Ph.D' (Polyphemus, Hymas, Diamond) with classically trained pianist/keyboard player Tony Hymas and drummer Simon Philips. They hit the big time with the classic million selling 'I Won't Let You Down'. This really put Jim's name on the map. He decided in the early 80s to go solo and was signed by A&M Records in 1984 and penned the song 'I Should Have Known Better' with 'Gallagher & Lyle' star Graham Lyle. The song was an instant hit and reached Number 1 in December of '84.

In 1985 Jim was asked to write and record the theme song for Central TV's (UK) 'Boon' starring Michael Elphick and David Daker. The outcome was Pop/Reggae song 'Hi Ho Silver'. It reached Number 5 in 1986. Jim is now half of 'The Blue Shoes' a blues and soul band. They are touring the country with Jim's classics and new songs.

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MTV 80s - 100 Guilty Pleasures We're Never Gonna Give Up! Poster

MTV 80s - 100 Guilty Pleasures We're Never Gonna Give Up! TV Special2025Jim Diamond

MTV 80s - Every UK No.1 Love Song of the 80s! Poster

MTV 80s - Every UK No.1 Love Song of the 80s! TV Special2025Jim Diamond

MTV 80s - The 100 Greatest Love Songs of the 80s! Poster

MTV 80s - The 100 Greatest Love Songs of the 80s! TV Special2025Jim Diamond

MTV 80s - With or Without You: 50 Heartbreak Hits! Poster

MTV 80s - With or Without You: 50 Heartbreak Hits! TV Special2025Jim Diamond

MTV 80s - Power Ballad Heaven! Poster

MTV 80s - Power Ballad Heaven! TV Special2024Jim Diamond

MTV 80s - Top 100 40 Years Young in 2024! Poster

MTV 80s - Top 100 40 Years Young in 2024! TV Special2024Jim Diamond

MTV 80s - Top 100 80s Love Songs! Poster

MTV 80s - Top 100 80s Love Songs! TV Special2024Jim Diamond

MTV 80s - 1985 Wrapped! Poster

MTV 80s - 1985 Wrapped! TV Special2023Jim Diamond

MTV 80s - Happy New Year from MTV 80s! Poster

MTV 80s - Happy New Year from MTV 80s! TV Special2023Jim Diamond

MTV 80s - Top 50 Hits of 1984! TV Special2022Jim Diamond

MTV 80s - Top 40 Sad Songs from the 80s! TV Special2021Jim Diamond

Jim Diamond: Young Love (Carry Me Away) Video1986

The Anti-Heroin Project: Live-In World Video1986Self

Arroz Doce Poster

Arroz Doce TV Series1985Self

Jim Diamond: Remember I Love You Video1985

Saturday Night Out TV Special1985Self

Jim Diamond: I Should Have Known Better Video1984

The Saturday Picture Show TV Series1984Self

Champs-Elysées Poster

Champs-Elysées TV Series1982Self

L'académie des 9 Poster

L'académie des 9 TV Series1982Self

The Keith Harris Show Poster

The Keith Harris Show TV Series1982Self

The Streets of San Francisco Poster

The Streets of San Francisco TV Series19721 episode, 1973

The Old Grey Whistle Test Poster

The Old Grey Whistle Test TV Series1971Self

Top of the Pops Poster

Top of the Pops TV Series1964Self

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Boon TV Series1986

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