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| "Diamonds Are Forever" - by Simone Denny - from the Music For Secret Agents series presented by Jaymz Bee In honour of International Women's Month, Vesuvius Music is thrilled to release another single by powerhouse vocalist Simone Denny, a glamorous rendition of Diamonds Are Forever, originally composed by John Barry with lyrics by Don Black for the 1971 James Bond film. This latest single is part of Jaymz Bee's Music for Secret Agents series, a project celebrating the iconic world of spy and espionage-themed music. Arranged and produced by Jono Grant, Attila Fias and Davide Direnzo, the track showcases Simone Denny's signature powerhouse vocals, delivering sultry elegance and soul with cinematic flair. Recorded at Victory Drive Studios, this sophisticated version features George Koller on bass, Eric St-Laurent on guitar, Adrean Farrugia on piano, Davide Direnzo on drums, Great Bob Scott on percussion, and the fiery tenor saxophone of Juno-nominated Alison Young. ABOUT SIMONE DENNY Simone Denny is a Canadian music icon, celebrated by her fans as the Queen of Canadian Dance & House Music and the unmistakable voice of a generation. A seven-time nominated, four-time Juno Award-winning, and five-time Billboard Dance Chart-topping vocalist, Simone has fronted globally successful acts including the Gold and Platinum-selling Love Inc., BKS and Widelife. Her powerhouse vocals have fueled countless club anthems beloved worldwide, including You're A Superstar, Broken Bones, Astroplane, Who Do You Love, Into The Night, Here Comes The Sunshine, I Don't Want You, and Cliché. She's also the voice behind the Emmy-winning TV show Queer Eye For The Straight Guy theme song, All Things (Just Keep Getting Better). An international performer in high demand, Simone has graced stages at the Kennedy Centre in Washington D.C., NYC Pride, LA Pride, and festivals and nightclubs across Europe and North America. She's shared the bill with legends like Patti LaBelle, Martha Wash, Thea Austin, Rob Base, and Venga Boys. During the pandemic, she closed CBC's Canada's New Year's Eve: Countdown to 2021 alongside Tyler Shaw and recently headlined Manchester UK's 2023 New Year's Eve celebration at Royal Albert Hall. In 2024, Simone expanded her influence by appearing as a guest judge on Season 5 of Canada's Drag Race, bringing her expertise and charisma to the main stage. Beyond music, she is branching into theatre, TED Talks, body positivity campaigns, fashion modelling, and hosting her chat shows Simone Denny Live and Simone & Shaun alongside SiriusXM's Shaun Proulx. She recently signed a co-publishing songwriting deal with Canadian publishing powerhouse Red Brick Songs, continuing to inspire with her talent, warmth, and unstoppable spirit. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES April 9, 2025 – Caravan of Music for the Unison Fund, Old Mill, Toronto write your comments about the article :: © 2025 Jazz News :: home page |