Joyce Elizabeth Sims-Sandiford was an American singer and songwriter, whose biggest hit single, "Come into My Life", reached the top 10 in both the US Billboard R&B Chart and the UK Singles Chart in 1987/8. Born New York state. Died Los Angeles. Guardian obituary.
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Mellow Mix Studios in Hackney
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