Networked Players

Contributor

Ray Simpson

#37079 · linked identity

Vocals

Credited as: Backing Vocals

Active decades in this dataset: 1960s, 1970s

In the Networked Players dataset, Ray Simpson is co-credited on documented releases connecting the albums below. A shared credit proves documented participation — never friendship, influence, or artistic lineage.

Albums whose documented connection involves this contributor

Cover art for Nina Simone Sings The BluesNina Simone Sings The BluesNina Simone · 1967Cover art for The StrangerThe StrangerBilly Joel · 1977

Other contributors co-credited on the same documented releases

Nina Simone#10584 · linked identityBilly Joel#137418 · linked identity

Documented evidence

Hop 1: Nina Simone and Ray Simpson

both credited on Baltimore · source

Release 882713 · evidence
Credited asScopeRoleIdentity
Nina Simone 5track creditArranged By#10584 · linked
Nina Simonerelease artist—#10584 · linked
Nina Simonerelease creditArranged By#10584 · linked
Nina Simonerelease creditVocals, Keyboards#10584 · linked
Ray Simpsonrelease creditBacking Vocals#37079 · linked

Hop 2: Ray Simpson and Billy Joel

both credited on 52nd Street (1986, Europe) · source

Release 371918 · evidence
Credited asScopeRoleIdentity
Ray Simpson B3track creditBacking Vocals#37079 · linked
Billy Joelrelease artist—#137418 · linked
Billy Joelrelease creditPiano, Vocals, Songwriter [Words And Music]#137418 · linked

A shared credit documents participation on a recording — evidence, never influence.