Joyce Sims no more, dies at 63: Remembering 'Come Into My Life' singer

Tributes pour in for Joyce Sims, singer, and songwriter, who died aged 63. Sims' death was announced on social media by CJ Carlos, who worked at Chelsea Football Club

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Chelsea Football Club worker CJ Carlos announced on social media that the singer Joyce Sims passed away on October 15 at age 63.

There is no disclosure of the cause of her death. The singer’s biggest hit, Come Into My Life, was in the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard R&B Chart in 1987. She also released the albums Lifetime Love, Walk Away, and Looking For Love. Angie Stone and Snoop Dogg have sampled her work. She was the writer of the tunes for the movie Species (1995).



India mourns legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar
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Acclaimed singer Lata Mangeshkar breathed her last at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai on Sunday. She was 92.

Acclaimed singer Lata Mangeshkar breathed her last at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai on Sunday. She was 92.

Lata Mangeshkar's mortal remains will be kept at Peddar Road residence and the state funeral to be held at Shivaji Park.

Lata Mangeshkar's mortal remains will be kept at Peddar Road residence and the state funeral to be held at Shivaji Park.

Two-day national mourning will be observed and the national flag will fly at half-mast for two days, as a mark of respect.

Two-day national mourning will be observed and the national flag will fly at half-mast for two days, as a mark of respect.

The singer began her career at the age of 13 in 1942 and since then there has been no looking back.

The singer began her career at the age of 13 in 1942 and since then there has been no looking back.

She moved to Mumbai in 1945 and started taking music lessons from Ustad Aman Ali Khan.

She moved to Mumbai in 1945 and started taking music lessons from Ustad Aman Ali Khan.

Mangeshkar’s golden run of seven decades has resulted in over 30, 000 songs in various languages.

Mangeshkar’s golden run of seven decades has resulted in over 30, 000 songs in various languages.

On 27 January 1963, against the backdrop of the Sino-Indian War, Lata sang the patriotic song "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo" which had reduced then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to tears.

On 27 January 1963, against the backdrop of the Sino-Indian War, Lata sang the patriotic song "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo" which had reduced then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to tears.

She was the first Indian to perform at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

She was the first Indian to perform at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

Lata Mangeshkar has won several awards and honours, including the country’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna.

Lata Mangeshkar has won several awards and honours, including the country’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna.


Joyce Sims’ History

She said her dreams came true with the release of her album, Come Into My Life, in 1987. The album's success gave her success in her finances and other areas of life. She was paid thousands to sing her song 'All in All' in nightclubs.


Joyce Sims Tribute

Many tributes poured in for the singer after the announcement. Many fans stated that her song 'Come Into My Life' was one of the greatest songs ever. Another fan stated that the song was a part of the soundtrack of the glorious 80s summers. Fans commented that the song still sounds great and will continue to do so. Soul Tracks paid tribute by saying she was a great talent who played and sang for her audience for over three decades.

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  1. Where was Joyce Sims born?
    Joyce Sims was the eldest of five children. She was born in Rochester, New York.
  2. How much did Joyce Sims earn from her hit album, Come Into My Life?
    Sims revealed that she earned $100,000 from touring in that year and almost $100,000 from album sales.
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