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Marvin L. Sims is a singer well-known to soul fans for his long career.
According to "Chicago Soul" written by Robert Pruter, Sims was
born on December 11th 1944, in Sedalia, Missouri. After he graduated
from high school, he joined the Air Force in 1961 and finished his term
of service in 1965.
He released several singles from Mellow, Unit/Revue, Mercury and Rivertown
Records from 1965 - 1972. Among them, "Talkin' 'Bout Soul" in
1968 was a regional success and a national hit. "Dream A Dream"
was loved by many soul fans in Japan.
After he released "Love's On The Way", he left the business and went back to school where he obtained an advanced degree in Psychology.
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How Was I To Know
The Lucky One
Totally
A Rainy Day
When Love Is Gone
My Heart's Talking
Send For Me (I'll Be There)
Find Another Day
They Can't Take Away My Love
My Confession
That's How Strong Our Love Is |
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Heart Talk(US-CD, Rivertown, RIV-498T3, 1998) |
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Produced by ; Marvin L. Sims , All songs written by : Marvin L. Sims
All songs arranged by : Marvin L. Sims and Mark V. Pence
All songs programmed and performed by : Mark V. Pence
Music recorded at : Dream Tracks Studio , Vocals recorded at : Jammin'
Bobby Lane Studio
Saxophone : Frank Drew , Engineered and mixed by : Robert "Bobby"
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Mastered at : Catamount Recording Studios |
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About 25 years have passed since then. Sims released his first album,
titled "Heart Talk" in 1998. He sent me the following message:
"The songs are honest, true and they come from the heart. I sincerely hope you will take a little time to relax and listen to the messages as you enjoy the music."
"The songs are stories meant to reveal the hops, fears, and inner
rumblings of the heart as it reminds us of how vulnerable we can be when
we fall in love," he added.
"The music is meant to run the full gamut of emotions, and it depicts
the lure of love and the unsettlingness of romantic dissipation.
It's one-third sorrow, one-third elation and one-third resignation.
As the name states, the CD is literally "Heart Talk"," he
said.
I couldn't move for a while when I finished listening to his "Heart
Talk". There was a power in his music which put kindness and
thoughtfulness in my heart. I felt myself refreshed and purified.
"Heart Talk" is a masterpiece. Check it out.
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Marvin L. Sims : U.S. Discography
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Have You Seen My Baby (Mellow 1004) |
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Disillusioned / Hurt Inside (Mellow 1011) |
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Now I'm In Love With You / What Can I Do (Mellow 18) |
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Talkin' 'Bout Soul / Old Man Time (Revue 11024) |
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Danger / Get Off My Back (Revue 11038) |
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It's Your Love / I Can't Understand It (Uni 55217) |
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Dream A Dream / I Can't Turn You Loose (Mercury 73288) |
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Love Is No Sin / You Gotta Go (Mercury 73340) |
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It's Too Late (Mercurry 73364) |
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Love Is On The Way / Blow Away Breeze (Rivertown 498) |
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Heart Talk (Rivertown 498T3) CD |
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His Mellow day's single
"(Nina) Have You Seen My Baby"
(US-45's, Mellow 1004)
Written by Marvin L. Sims
Arranged by Bobby Lane (Marvin's brother) |
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"Now I'm In Love With You", penned by Marvin and Bobby Lane
"What Can I Do", penned
by Donnie Elbert |
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His regional success and a national hit.
"Talkin' Bout Soul/Old Man Time"
(US-45's, Revue,R-11024) |
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"Dream A Dream"/"I Can't Turn You Loose"
(US-45's, mercury 73288, 1972) |
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His last single as 45's
"Love Is On The Way"/"Blow Away Breeze"
(US-45's, Rivertown RIV-498TI)
Produced by Marvin and Charles Colbert |
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The pictures of Marvin when he was traveling the U.S.
with his band back in the 1970's. |
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