The Newfoundland musical duet, SIMANI, have
been a cornerstone in traditional Newfoundland music. Formed in 1977 by
Bud Davidge and Sim Savory, their music helped keep our unique heritage
alive by putting old stories to song and recording local jigs and reels,
many that have never before been recorded. There is no doubt that SIMANI
are a household name in Newfoundland and Labrador and surely there is a
recording or two of SIMANI in virtually every house in the province, as
well as in many expatriate Newfoundlander’s homes around the world.
It is rumored the name SIMANI was derived from someone asking Bud,
who was playing that night at the local Lions Club? Bud replied, "Sim
and I". By the time the music began that night, the name was
already set.
Nearly all of SIMANI's recorded songs are originals, written by Bud
Davidge who was also the vocalist for the group. Sim Savory is a gifted
musician, being a master of many instruments, as well as a very talented
sound engineer. That variety of talent worked very well for SIMANI and
it showed in the quality of their recordings.
In a musical career that lasted from 1977 to 1997, SIMANI were stars
with major radio airplay and sold out shows wherever they performed.
Since their first recording “Saltwater Cowboys” in 1981, they have
produced 12 recordings. To their credit SIMANI defined a sound that
became predominant in many recording that were done in Newfoundland and
Labrador in the 1980's. Their first few albums were recorded at Clode
Sound in Stephenville and the remainder recorded at Sim's studio in
Belleoram.
SIMANI have given up touring but are still working toward the
advancement of traditional Newfoundland music with Bud and Sim releasing
individual recording projects over the past few years.
In 2002 SIMANI (Bud & Sim) were recognized for their long term
contributions to the East Coast Music Industry by being presented with
the Stompin' Tom Award at the East Coast Music Awards. SIMANI have many
signature songs and on this SIMANI compilation, we are presenting the
most popular songs that capture.........The Magic That Is “SIMANI”
