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Jim Diamond ~ Scotland’s Blue-Eyed Soul Voice of 1984

Hello hello silver bloggers, music lovers and Hello hivers!

One of my favourite days because it means a post on Hive will be written by me, and I get to hear other music that Hivers and Hiveians enjoy. Well for the select band that participate in ttt anyway!

Picture by me

A real diamond!

This is our Tuesday music post, and after a couple of weeks being derailed so to speak we are back on track and that means ... ... We are going back to my Silver Chronicles post of a few months ago My Soundtrack for the 80s my favourite decade

Quite a self-explanatory title and it is my inspiration for the next few posts on ttt!

The year is now 1984 and we are going to listen to three tunes from a Diamond of a bloke!

3 tunes from Jim Diamond.

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Jim Diamond

Jim Diamond was born in the Bridgeton area of Glasgow, and had one of the most distinctive and soaring voices in British music. Blessed with an unmistakable, gravel-laced falsetto and a natural command of blue-eyed soul, Diamond first captured the nation's attention in the early 1980s as the frontman of Ph.D. alongside Tony Hymas and Simon Phillips.

When Ph.D. split up, 1984 marked the pivotal turning point of his career. Signing with A&M Records, Diamond went into the studio to record his debut solo album, Double Crossed. The material that came out of those 1984 sessions showcased him as an artist and that is what we are listening to today.

He was also a man of immense integrity. When his signature track climbed all the way to UK Number 1 in December 1984, Diamond famously went on television and radio to urge music fans not to buy his record, pleading with them instead to buy Band Aid’s "Do They Know It’s Christmas?" so it could take the top spot for Ethiopian famine relief. That generous, down-to-earth Scottish character endeared him to audiences just as much as his extraordinary vocal range.

And chuckle with me at the third video... Typing pools, god that takes me back to my first ever boss after graduating...

"Edward we don't pay you to fucking type, we pay you do design fucking oil platforms and make us money, now give those fucking reports to the fucking typists to bloody well type up!"

Tune 1 - Jim Diamond - I Should Have Known Better

The definitive Jim Diamond track and I believe a bona fide transatlantic smash. Released in late 1984 as the lead single from the Double Crossed sessions, the song knocked Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s "The Power of Love" off the UK summit to claim the Number 1 spot.

Co-written with fellow Scotsman Graham Lyle (of Gallagher and Lyle fame), the song is a masterclass in slow-burn vocal drama. It begins with delicate, atmospheric synths before Diamond's raw, aching vocals tear through the regret of infidelity and heartache. The way his voice lifts into that soaring, gravelly upper register on the chorus remains unforgettable.

Tune 2 - Jim Diamond - I Sleep Alone at Night

Cut during the 1984 album sessions and released on 7" and 12" vinyl as the immediate follow-up single, "I Sleep Alone at Night" proved that Diamond wasn't just a one-trick pony.

The track carries a moody, mid-tempo groove driven by punchy basslines and slick eighties synth textures. Lyrically, it digs straight back into romantic isolation and late-night longing, giving Diamond plenty of space to flex his gritty soul sensibilities over a tighter, more rhythmic pop arrangement.

Tune 3 - Jim Diamond - Remember I Love You

The third major single from the Double Crossed collection, "Remember I Love You" is a tender, passionate power ballad that highlights Diamond’s gentler, more melodic phrasing before building to a grand, emotional climax.

Where "I Should Have Known Better" wallowed in remorse, this track offers pure, reassuring devotion. The melody allows Diamond to display his remarkable breath control and dynamic range, switching seamlessly from an intimate whisper to full-throated, impassioned belt. It went on to become another UK chart entry and remains a firm fan favourite from his solo discography.

So there you have it, 3 songs released recorded in 1984 from Jim Diamnond with my 80s Soundtrack post as the inspiration!

Which was your favourite tune? Or have you never heard of them?

Note: The 3 YouTube videos that I have shared are not owned by me, I am simply spreading great music on Hive.

I wish that you all have a brilliant happy fun and terrific Tuesday until we meet again enjoy your tunes 🎶🎵🎶

Thanks for visiting!

The images and ramblings are from me, with much assistance from gemini on the verbage and the lead image, the mad Scotsman TengoLoTodo unless otherwise stated.

@tengolotodo October 8th 2026

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Comments · 7

@stevenwood(69)· 13h
He always struck me as such an unlikely 'star', whatever the hell that word means... The kinda guy who would have preferred to be a songwriter or producer, out of the limelight. When I see that 7" cover for I sleep alone at night, I imagine him saying 'had away and s...', well ya know 😁 seeing the obligatory 80's suit and skulking wall-lean.

You got a Jim TTT and not a single mention of Hi Ho Silver! Impressive, Sir! I know it was a theme tune, I think 🤔 it was Boon. Always seemed a top man, humble for his trade, and didn't follow the trajectory of the biz, preferring to record, release and perform the stuff he liked and not what would've raised his star higher. I remember him getting a little ratty in an interview on this subject, I imagine it was Smash hits or Number 1 magazine, as they were my 'mustn't miss' reads.

I think the smash, mega-success after I should've known better, didn't sit too well, the speed of it I mean. I felt like it was number 1 for about 12 years, I just googled it, and it was 1 week, Wow! that surprised me as it was a radio staple for a long time, then again, I suppose everything felt a long time as a kid.

I meant to say more about the vulnerability of such a stripped back performances of Top Of The Pops, for a number 1 song and mention the wonderful 'I won't let you down', although it was a collaboration. However, I talked mostly about the man, but that's cool in a way, you don't hear much talked about him and even his death didn't quite get the fanfare it deserved. So maybe you featuring him here for 3 songs is kinda fitting and me rambling in that stevenish onandon way has enabled him to be remembered in a small way and the blockchain never forgets 😎💎
@haveyoumetellie(65)· 1d

Edward we don't pay you to fucking type, we pay you do design fucking oil platforms and make us money, now give those fucking reports to the fucking typists to bloody well type up!

Ah... the corporate slavery. I iz mad, Ed. Hate them.

Diamond famously went on television and radio to urge music fans not to buy his record, pleading with them instead to buy Band Aid’s "Do They Know It’s Christmas? so it could take the top spot for Ethiopian famine relief.

A man with integrity indeed. No wonder he passed away peacefully in his sleep.
@nancybriti1(75)· 1d
It’s wonderful. It’s been a long time since I last heard Jim Diamond and his "I Should Have Known Better." That song unlocked so many memories for me. I loved the video and the final song—they were beautiful. That video reminded me of how we used to wear blazers with shoulder pads and sneakers. 😎Big hug, Ed.
@pizzabot(60)· 2d
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@ekavieka(76)· 2d
Sound so nostalgic, although I have never heard about them. But the music really bring the old vibes, and so much different from one that are happening now. !PIZZA !LUV !LOLZ
@thebighigg(78)· 2d
That was good 80's stuff! I'm not familiar with him to be honest, but he was good. Nice picks Ed!
@bozz(83)· 2d
That's some cheesy 80's goodness! I love it! I still prefer Neil when it comes to Diamonds though!