Lu Ann Simms (July 11, 1932 – September 21, 2003) was an American singer. She was signed to and 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. 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.
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 to Colby Music, Inc.
Pop releases
Albums TitleOrchestra/Backing band creditRelease dateRecord labelRef.At Separate TablesDave Terry and His OrchestraJubilee Records (JLP 1092)
Singles A-SideB-SideOrchestra/Backing band creditRelease dateRecord labelRef."When It's Just About September""Puppy Love"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (39841)"Red Is for Roses""It's the End of the Line"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (39890)"The Best Time""Moving Away"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (39928)"I Wouldn't Want It Any Other Way""Hand-Me-Down Heart"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (39991)"I Won't Be Home No More""You Could Be My Love"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (40084)"For Now and Always""Be Patient, My Darling"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (40087)"The Best Time""Moving Away"Percy Faith and His OrchestraPhilips Records (B 21013 H)"Baubles, Bangles and Beads""Fini"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (40127)"I Won't Be Home No More""You Could Be My Love"Percy Faith and His OrchestraPhilips Records (B 21135 H)"For Now and Always""Be Patient, My Darling"Percy Faith and His OrchestraPhilips Records (B 21137 H)"Junior Prom""Bing! Bang! Boom!"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (40216)"Junior Prom""Bing! Bang! Boom!"Percy Faith and His OrchestraPhilips Records (B 21306 H)"Boy Wanted""You Can't Measure My Love"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (40297)"I Wanna Hug You, Kiss You, Squeeze You""I Might Drop Around in Your Dreams"Columbia Records (40430)"Red Roses and Little White Lies""Convicted"Columbia Records (40606)"Red Roses and Little White Lies""Convicted"Philips Records (B 21810 H)"Nosey""Love Me As Though There Were No Tomorrow"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (40659)"Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo""Golden Roses and Silver Bells"David Terry and His OrchestraColumbia Records (40748)"The Same Two Lips""Matchin' Kisses"Jimmy Carroll and His OrchestraColumbia Records (40855)"The Same Two Lips""Matchin' Kisses"Jimmy Carroll and His OrchestraCoronet Records (KS/KP 137)"Run, Don't Walk""The Still Small Voice"Jimmy Carroll and His OrchestraColumbia Records (40937)"Pop Records". Billboard, June 10, 1957. p. 55."The Cha-Lypso""I Remember Marcellino"Ray MartinJubilee Records (5302)"The Cha-Lypso""I Remember Marcellino"Ray MartinReo Records (8196X)"The Mooch""Bye Um Bye"Jubilee Records (5321)"Reviews of New Pop Records". Billboard, April 7, 1958. p. 50."Harbor Lights""Felipé"David Terry and His OrchestraJubilee Records (5335)"The Mooch""Bye Um Bye"Prestige Records (PSP 1125)"Image of You""Blue Jay"Billy MureJubilee Records (5370)"Maybe""Do I Really Love You"Billy MureJubilee Records (5373)"After""Just About"Jubilee Records (5383)"Reviews of New Pop Records". Billboard, February 22, 1960. p. 45."Mark My Words""One Boy, Two Girls"Milton DeLuggTop Rank International (RA 2046)"Treat Him Nicely""Promise Me Anything (But Give Me Love)"Vee-Jay Records (547)"If It's Gonna Happen""After the Party"Wand Records (196)
Extended plays A-SideB-SideOrchestra/Backing Band CreditRelease dateRecord labelRef."Junior Prom" / "Puppy Love""Moving Away" / "The Best Time"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (B 1860)"Separate Tables" / "There Will Never Be Another You""You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me" / "Oh That Kiss"Dave Terry and His OrchestraJubilee Records (1092)"Music as Written". Billboard, October 27, 1958. p. 13.
Compilations albums TitleRelease dateRecord labelRef.Now and AlwaysFlare Records (ROYCD 272)The Columbia Records Anthology (1952–1957)Columbia Records
Various artist compilations Release titleSong titleOrchestra/Backing band creditRelease dateRecord labelRef.Arthur Godfrey's TV Calendar Show"Rockaway Beach"Archie BleyerColumbia Records (CL 521)Christmas with Arthur Godfrey and All the Little Godfreys"Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane)"Archie BleyerColumbia Records (CL 540 / B 348 / C 348)A Visit to New York with Arthur Godfrey and All the Little Godfreys"Sunday in the Park"Will RolandColumbia Records (CL 653 / B 500)Godfrey and His Friends"Boy Wanted"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (CL 2514)Kismet"Baubles, Bangles and Beads"Percy Faith and His OrchestraPhilips Records (429091 BE)American Vocal Parade I"Moving Away"Percy Faith and His OrchestraPhilips Records (B 07642 R)American Vocal Parade III"The Best Time"Percy Faith and His OrchestraPhilips Records (B 07644 R)Nightclub Visit"Be Patient, My Darling"Percy Faith and His OrchestraPhilips Records (B 07718 R)StereoSonic Vocal Sampler"Separate Tables" / "You'll Never Know"Dave Terry and His OrchestraJubilee Records (SSJLP 802)Jubilee Surprise Party Vol. 1"There Will Never Be Another You"Dave Terry and His OrchestraJubilee Records (SDJLP 1107)How to Stuff a Wild Bikini"If It's Gonna Happen"Wand Records (WD 671)
Junior releases This section documents releases that were made for children.
Singles A-SideB-SideOrchestra/Backing band creditRelease dateRecord labelRef."The Little Rag Doll (With the Shoe Button Eyes)""Sandy, The Sandman"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (J 169)"I Dreamt That I Was Santa Claus""I Just Can't Wait 'Til Christmas"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (J 170 / 40089)"The Little Rag Doll (With the Shoe Button Eyes)""Sandy, The Sandman"Percy Faith and His OrchestraPhilips Records (B 21138 H)"I Dreamt That I Was Santa Claus""I Just Can't Wait 'Til Christmas"Percy Faith and His OrchestraPhilips Records (B 21143 H)"Happy Little Island""Cat 'N Mouse"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (J 188)"Dance of the Candy Dolls""The 'Who Is It?' Song"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (J 190)"Happy Little Island""Cat 'N Mouse"Percy Faith and His OrchestraPhilips Records (B 21420 H)"La La Lu""The Siamese Cat Song"Mitch Miller and His OrchestraColumbia Records (J 226 / 40467)"La La Lu""The Siamese Cat Song"Mitch Miller and His OrchestraCoronet Records (KK 021)
Compilations Release titleSong titleOrchestra/Backing band creditRelease dateRecord labelRef.A First Christmas Record For Children"I Just Can't Wait 'Til Christmas"Percy Faith and His OrchestraColumbia Records (CL 1027)Songs About Cats and Dogs"Cat 'N Mouse" / "The Siamese Cat Song"Percy Faith and His Orchestra / Mitch Miller and His OrchestraColumbia Records (CL 1142)
Featured or guest releases This section documents releases for which Simms provided backing vocals.
Albums Main artist/Band creditRelease titleSong titleRelease dateRecord labelRef.Disco Tex and His Sex-O-LettesDisco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes Review"Around the World"Chelsea Records (CHL 505)Nancy NevinsNancy NevinsTom Cat Records (BYL 1 1063)The Bob Crewe GenerationStreet TalkElektra Records (7E 1083)The Eleventh HourHollywood Hot20th Century Records (T 511)
Singles Main Artist/Band creditSong titleRelease dateRecord labelRef.King Guion and the Double Rhythm Orchestra"Pagan Love Song"Coral Records (60891)The Bob Crewe Generation"Street Talk"20th Century Records (TC 2271)The Bob Crewe Generation"Street Talk"Philips Records (6162 072)
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