Jim Diamond (born 28 September 1953, Glasgow) is a Scottish singer-songwriter. Diamond is best known for his three Top 5 hits. The first was "I Won't Let You Down" (1982), as the lead singer in the trio Ph.D., with Tony Hymas and Simon Phillips. His solo performance, "I Should Have Known Better", was a United Kingdom number one in 1984.
The third track was the theme song from Boon, "Hi Ho Silver" which reached Number 5 in the UK Singles Chart in 1986. His voice has often been used for other people's work, especially charity songs such as "Sailing" with Rock Against Repatriation, "You'll Never Walk Alone" with The Crowd and "Let It Be" with Ferry Aid. In recent years, Diamond has teamed up with saxophonist Chris "Snake" Davis, who is known for his work with soul outfit, M People. The pair were known as The Blue Shoes, but more recently have been billed as Jim Diamond and Snake Davis. In 2005, Diamond released his first studio album in eleven years. Souled & Healed also gave Diamond a the single releases "When You Turn" & "Blue Shoes".
Diamond's son Lawrence has followed in his father's footsteps and is the bassist with the UK rock group, Official Secrets Act. The band signed a recording contract in 2008.
Music videos (solo)
* I Should Have Known Better - 1984
* I Sleep Alone At Night - 1985
* Remember I Love You - 1985
* Young Love (Carry Me Away) - 1986
* Broadway - 1988
Music videos (With Ph.D)
* I Won't Let You Down - 1982
* Little Susie's On the Up - 1983
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