Steve Diamond is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Diamond has worked with many artists such as Eric Clapton, Miley Cyrus, Orianthi, Willie Nelson, *NSYNC, Britney Spears and Vince Gill. Diamond has released an EP on Extreme Music under the name, LJ and The Diamond Mind the title of the EP is "Treasure This".

Career

Steve Diamond started his first band at the age of 13 and signed a record deal because of his original material at the age of 17.[1] After studying music at UCLA, Diamond began to work in the professional world as a session and touring musician. He had his first worldwide hit with "I've Got a Rock N'Roll Heart" which was recorded by Eric Clapton. “I Can Love You Like That” was a #1 pop hit for All 4 One and #1 country hit for John Michael Montgomery. The song was nominated for 4 Grammys[2] and was Song of The Year. The Backstreet Boys would record "Never Gone" which was the title of the band's album. Additionally they recorded "What Makes You Different" which is featured in The Princess Diaries. His song, "I Learned From You" was recorded by Miley Cyrus and she released it on two albums. “Consider Me Gone” was Reba’s biggest charting hit which was #1 for four weeks.[3]

Orianthi (former Michael Jackson’s guitar player) had a worldwide hit with "According To You". "Let Me Let Go" was a #1 for Faith Hill in country and AC charts. She received a Grammy nomination for her performance of this song. Other artists who have recorded Diamond’s songs include, Britney Spears, Willie Nelson, Brooks and Dunn, Ray Charles, NSYNC, Westlife, Pussycat Dolls, Paul Rogers, Lonestar, Nika Costa, Greg Allman, Maxi Priest, Ronan Keating and Andy Taylor. Diamond has been doing some work in the K-pop world and had a hit with "Better" by Hotshot and has an upcoming release by the K-pop supergroup GOT'S. He has written songs with artists such as Vince Gill, Joss Stone, Jon Bonjovi, Paul Stanley and Judith Hill.

Awards [1]

Recordings

Film credits

  • Escape from Planet Earth - "What Matters Most"
    • End title song and is in the film twice
  • Princess Diaries - "What Makes You Different"
    • Performed by the Backstreet Boys
  • Bridge to Terabithia - "I Learned From You"
  • On The Line - "On The Line"
    • Performed by members of N'SYNC, BB Mak and True Vibe
    • First single from the upcoming film "On The Line," starring Lance and Joey from N'SYNC
  • 102 Dalmatians - "What Cha Gonna Do"
    • End Title song and first single
  • Jimmy Neutron - "I Can Count On You"
  • Pokemon 2000 - "They Don't Understand"
  • Message in a Bottle - "Let Me Let Go"
    • Produced by David Foster
    • Recorded by Faith Hill
    • First single off the soundtrack album
  • Jungle to Jungle - "It Starts in The Heart"
    • Performed by Maxi Priest
    • End Title
  • Corrina Corrina - "We Will Find a Way
    • End Title
    • Performed by Oleta Adams & Brenda Russell.
  • First Kid - "I'll Never Stop Loving You, "I Can Love You Like That" (production)
  • Last Dance - "Throwin' Good Love After Bad"
  • Money For Nothing - "I Can Laugh About it Now"
  • Blank Check - "Wild Obsession"
    • Performed by LA Guns
  • Lady Bug - "Kiss My Love Goodbye"
    • Performed by LA Guns for this Paramount Film starring Rodney Dangerfield
  • Tequila Sunrise - "Dead On The Money"
  • Gross Anatomy - "I'll Be There"
    • End title
  • Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man - "Wild Obsession"
  • Johnny Be Good - "If There's Any Justice"
  • Hearts of Fire - "The Nights We Spent On Earth
  • Perfect - "Uncover Me" (writing and production)

References

  1. 1 2 "About Steve Diamond". Steve Diamond Songwriter. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Steve Diamond". Grammy Awards. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Steve Diamond Interview - Versatile Hit Songwriter". Songwriter Universe. May 20, 2010. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Steve Diamond | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
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