A limberjack-animated lyric video about freedom on the open road. The alter ego rear view mirror figure jangles and jiggles to the story. A hypnotic guitar riff sets the pace as the jig doll and driver break free. Don't wanna go home. Steve Paul Simms - lead vocal, guitar, harmonica; Bob Cohen - bass and guitars; George Morellato - drums; Marty Grant - harmony vocal Written by Steve Paul Simms. From the album Ingrid and the Messenger Boy. 2020

Back Alley John was a Canadian blues singer, songwriter and harmonica player. At the age of 14 he ran away to Venice Beach California and for 2 years made a living as a busking harmonica player. It was in Venice Beach that he acquired the name "Back Alley John" because busking was illegal, he had to play his harmonicas in the back alleys. (Wikipedia) Written and sung by Steve Paul Simms. Produced by Steve Paul Simms, Douglas September and Bob Cohen. Guitars: Bob Cohen, Steve Paul Simms; Keyboards: Ed Michael Roth; Bass: Bob Cohen; Drums: George Morellato; Harmony vocal: Marty Grant: 2021

A grungy rocking blues full of screaming keyboards, gnashing guitars, and lovers trying to make ends meet. There's a lot of light and laughter here too. Lead vocal and guitar, Steve Paul Simms; guitars and bass, Bob Cohen; organ and piano, Ed Michael Roth; drums, George Morellato; vocals, Chantale Groulx and Linda Elaine Lucas. Recorded in Toronto by Douglas September. Produced by Simms, September and Cohen. SOCAN. All rights reserved.

A loving dedication to one of the brightest lights on the '60s songwriting scene. Ellie Greenwich (1940-2009) wrote or co-wrote more hit songs than we can list here, maybe most famously Be My Baby. She wrote with her then husband Jeff Barry and sometimes Phil Spector. She also arranged and produced and sang backups on lots of classics, as well as her own records. Steve Paul Simms - lead and backing vocal, acoustic guitar; Bob Cohen - bass and electric guitar; Ed Michael Roth - piano; George Morellato - drums; Linda Elaine Lucas and Chantale Groulx - backing vocals. Produced by SP Simms, Douglas September and Bob Cohen. copyright 2020 Steve Paul Simms

A folk-blues ballad with poignant words in troubled times. Here's to the best in all of us. Some say this sounds like a campfire tune. May it keep you warm at night. Steve Paul Simms - lead vocal, guitar, harmonica Bob Cohen - guitar, mandocello Dave Lang - bowed bass George Morellato - drums Linda Elaine Lucas - harmony vocal Chantale Groulx - harmony vocal Douglas September - piano Steve Keeping - extra drums Produced by Steve Paul Simms with Douglas September and Bob Cohen Recorded by Douglas September, Toronto 2020 copyright 2020 SP Simms

A musical tribute to Ingrid Bergman, her spirit, talent, and beauty. 'Anything With Ingrid' is usually my first request on Movie Night. This danceable love ballad highlights many of her best roles and co-stars, as well as some troubles she had along the way. Enjoy, and share the news. Song written and sung by Steve Paul Simms, also guitar and harmonica, with Bob Cohen on guitar, bass, and 8-string ukulele, Ed Michael Roth on piano, and George Morellato on drums and percussion. Recorded and mixed by Douglas September. SOCAN

A woman looks back on maybe the great love of her life, and the one most devastating. Echoes of Appalachia in the melody and harmony here.The band stumbles in the Cold Black Night before the final verse, but finds its way back to the main road in time for the chilling finale. SP Simms & Maya T from the début concert of their album Weather's Gettin' Loud at Kensington Sound, Toronto. Maya Toman, vocal; Steve Paul Simms, guitar and vocal; Vezi Tayyeb, piano; Bob Cohen, bass; Ed Roth, accordion. Song by Steve Paul Simms and Maureen O'Donnell. The band stumbles in the cold black night before the final verse, but finds its way back to the main road in time for the chilling finale.

A Welsh-born Canadian woman journeys back to the UK and magically falls in love with a Scotsman, with whom she spends the rest of her years. A sweet song for my mother on the occasion of her second marriage. The first half depicts the man waiting to fill the lonely nights, and the second is the woman leaving her Toronto home to join him. Steve Paul Simms - guitar and vocal; Maya Toman - violin and vocal; Ed Roth - accordion; Vezi Tayyeb - piano; Bob Cohen - bass. Song by SP Simms. From the debut concert of SP Simms & Maya T's album Weather's Gettin' Loud. Kensington Sound Toronto, April 9, 2024.

Paris nightlife comes to Toronto as Maya Toman breathes new life into this Édith Piaf classic, deep in the heart of Kensington Market. From the debut concert of SP Simms & Maya T's new album Weather's Gettin' Loud, April 9 2024. With Maya Toman, vocal; Steve Paul Simms, guitar, mandolin, and vocal; Ed Roth, accordion; Vezi Tayyeb, piano; Bob Cohen, bass. Music by Marguerite Monnot, lyric by Georges Moustaki.