He started his music career at the young age of 15 with his own band ,The Method. This was discovered through a recent interview with Jim Diamond on [3]. Diamond, at age 16, also fronted a Glasgow band called The Jade. That lineup included bassist Chris Glen who went on to play with "The Sensational Alex Harvey Band". The Jade made at least one trip to London, playing a gig at Brunel University in 1969.
He later toured Europe with another band Gully Foyle. Rare recordings of his performances with Gully Foyle were recently discovered on the Internet.
Diamond was discovered by Alexis Korner. He spent the next couple of years as part of Korner's band. He provided additional and backing vocals on many of Korner's songs. Most of which would appear on The Lost Album.
In 1976 Dimaond left Korner to form Bandit. The line-up included AC/DC band member Cliff Williams. They were soon signed up by Arista Records and released their début album, Bandit. They failed to reach the chart. In 1979 Diamond was lead vocalist for a Japanese band called BACCO. The debut album was Cha Cha Me.
Diamond went to Los Angeles, California to form Slick Diamond with Earl Slick. He spent some time touring and recording and provided music for a film soundtrack.
1982 would be Diamond's big break in to the public eye when he formed Ph.D. (Phillips, Hymas and Diamond), with pianist/keyboard player Tony Hymas and drummer Simon Phillips. They were signed by WEA Records and had a hit single with the multi-million selling "I Won't Let You Down".
Diamond contracted hepatitis and the band later decided to part ways. In 1984, he decided to go solo and was signed to A&M Records. He had a number one hit with "I Should Have Known Better". He scored another hit soon after with the theme song from Boon, "Hi Ho Silver". It reached Number 5 in the UK Singles Chart in May 1986. Diamond is also known for some guest vocals on two Genesis band members solo outings including "You Call This Victory" on the album Soundtracks by Tony Banks in 1986, and "Days of Long Ago" on the album Darktown by Steve Hackett in 1999.
In recent years, Diamond has teamed up with saxophonist Chris "Snake" Davis, who is known for his work with soul outfit, M People. The pair were known as The Blue Shoes, but more recently have been billed as Jim Diamond and Snake Davis.
In 2005, Diamond released his first studio album in eleven years. Souled and Healed also gave Diamond a the single releases "When You Turn" and "Blue Shoes".
Diamond's son Lawrence has followed in his father's footsteps and is the bassist with the UK rock group, Official Secrets Act. The band signed a recording contract in 2008.
Desire
Jim Diamond Lyrics
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In time
Rivers, oceans
That ain't me babe,
That ain't me babe,
That ain't me babe
I'm just content to relax
Than drown within myself
Of mind
Sheltered, broken
Denied, gifted, stolen
That ain't me babe,
That ain't me babe,
That ain't me babe
Ain't got a bed of excuse for myself
(Instrumental)
That ain't me babe
That ain't me babe
Ain't got a bed of excuse for myself
That ain't me babe,
That ain't me babe,
That ain't me babe
I'm just content to relax
Than drown within myself
The lyrics of Jim Diamond's song, Desire, allude to self-acceptance and finding peace within oneself. The first stanza, "Desire, whispered, spoken/In time, Rivers, oceans," suggests that the singer understands the power of desire, but also recognizes that it can consume and overwhelm them. The repeated refrain, "That ain't me babe,/I'm just content to relax/Than drown within myself," reinforces this notion that the singer is not one to succumb to the pressures and anxieties of desire. Instead, they choose to find peace and contentment within themselves.
The second stanza, "Sheltered, broken/Denied, gifted, stolen," further expands on the idea of the self as a shelter and refuge, but acknowledges that it can also be vulnerable and damaged. The concluding refrain, "Ain't got a bed of excuse for myself," emphasizes that the singer is taking responsibility for their own actions and decisions, without making excuses or blaming external factors. Ultimately, the song is a testament to the power of self-awareness and self-love, and the ability to find peace amidst the chaos of desire and the world at large.
Line by Line Meaning
Desire, whispered, spoken
The feeling of wanting something, either expressed quietly or boldly said.
In time
Over a period of time.
Rivers, oceans
Bodies of water that can symbolize different aspects of desire and longing.
That ain't me babe,
That ain't me babe,
That ain't me babe
I am not the person you desire, nor can I fulfill your needs and wants.
I'm just content to relax
Than drown within myself
(Instrumental)
Of mind
I am happy to simply be, without the burden of desire and the potential for inner turmoil within my mind.
Sheltered, broken
Denied, gifted, stolen
Different states of being, with negative and positive connotations, that can shape and change one's desire.
Ain't got a bed of excuse for myself
(Instrumental)
I can't justify my lack of desire with any personal explanation.
That ain't me babe,
That ain't me babe,
That ain't me babe
I am not the one for you, and I accept that.
Ain't got a bed of excuse for myself
That ain't me babe,
That ain't me babe,
That ain't me babe
I can't explain why I don't feel desire for you, and I acknowledge that I am not the person you seek.
I'm just content to relax
Than drown within myself
I am comfortable with myself and my lack of desire, and I prefer peace of mind over obsessing over something I can't have.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK DAVID HOLLIS, MARK S. HOLLIS, TIMOTHY ALAN FRIESE-GREENE
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Micky Bowser
OH OH MY GOSH WOW ‼️‼️ VELVET🌈
Angello Andrés Forero Bueno
This song is from the deep web
Gary Anders
And it cuts off at the end...annoying