Daryl Simmons


Daryl L. Simmons is an American R&B record producer and songwriter. Best known for his production work with L.A. Reid and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Simmons was credited on most albums by their label LaFace Records and several of Edmonds' solo albums. In 1977, he formed the R&B collective Manchild, which recorded two soul and funk albums and became known for their hit song, "Especially for You," released that same year by Chi Sound Records. Edmonds, Reggie Griffin, and Charles "Chuckie" Bush were among Manchild's revolving members.
He has written and composed songs such as "End Of The Road", "Super Woman", "Breathe Again", "Why I Love You So Much", "I'm Ready", "Baby Baby Baby", "My My My", "We're Not Making Love No More" and "Queen of the Night".

Discography

Additional Vocals

  • Bobby Brown – "On Our Own"

    Studio albums

  • ''Christmas With You''

    Singles

  • "What Does It Take"

    Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards
YearNominated workAwardResult
1989"Don't Be Cruel"Best R&B Song
1990"Superwoman"Best R&B Song
1991"My, My, My"Best R&B Song
1993"End of the Road"Best R&B SongWon
1994"Can We Talk"Best R&B Song
1995"You Mean the World to Me"Best R&B Song