Richard Simpson





1960s-1970s soul and gospel producer from New York City.
Founded the Simpson Records and [l729420] labels.

Often referred to as Bishop because he liked gospel, he also did some cover design, photography, and wrote liner notes.
Besides the releases on Simpson Records, he mainly worked with releases for [l34488], [l71637] and [l681] and related sub-labels.

ALBUMS


The Staple Singers
Swing Low Sweet Chariot Plus Uncloudy Day
2012, CD, Comp, RM, Soul Jam Records, ,
Gospel/Soul
Dave Godin
Deep Soul Treasures (Taken From The Vaults...) (Volume 1)
1997, CD, ,
Soul
The Staple Singers
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
1978, Vinyl 180 Gram, ,
Gospel
Institutional Church Of God In Christ*
Grace
1971, LP, Album, Promo, RE, Cotillion
Mighty Clouds Of Harmony
Devil Can't Harm A Praying Man / This Train Is Gone
1970, 7", King Records (3)
Brooklyn Skyway*
Unbelieving Man
1969, LP, Album, Peacock Records
Mighty Clouds Of Harmony
Gospel "Plus"
1969
The Caravans
The Caravans In Concert
1969
Harmonizing Four*
Been In The Storm Too Long
1969
Institutional Church Of God In Christ*
Grace
1968, ,
Gospel
The Walter Arties Chorale
His Name Is Wonderful
1968
The Helen Robinson Youth Choir
Joy
1968
Gloria Griffin
Gospel's Queen
1968
George Hines (3) & The Gospel Chimes
Trouble In Your Home / Do More
1968
The Richburg Singers
"Gospel Bliss"
1968
Stars Of Virginia
Lift Every Voice And Sing
1968
Institutional Church Of God In Christ*
It Took A Miracle / Stretch Out (When Trouble Comes)
1967, 7", Atlantic
The Fleas
The Flea
1967, 7", Single, Back Beat (2)
Sondra Williams
The Whole World In His Hands
1967
Sondra Williams
Hark The Voice
1967
Inez Andrews
Letter To Jesus
1967
Jean Stanback
I Still Love You / If I Ever Needed Love
1967
The Harmonizing Four
Let Us Get Together With The Lord / There Will Be Peace
1967
Alfred Bolden
Lord Jesus / Amazing Grace
1967
The Gospel Chimes
When I've Done The Best I Can / Miss Me
1967
Alfred Bolden
World's Greatest Gospel Organist
1967
Sondra Williams
God Bless The Child
1967
Institutional Church Of God In Christ Choir
If You Hold Out
1967
William Everett Preston*
Hymns Speak From The Organ
1966
The Cogics
It's A Blessing
1966
Deena Johnson
I'll Never Let You Down / I'm A Sad Girl
1966
Gene Toones*
What More Do You Want
1966
The Lunenberg Travelers*
Religion With Rhythm
1965
The Caravans
Let's Break Bread Together
1965
Denna Johnson* & Ricky Davis
Who Me? Yeah You!
1965, Vinyl, ,
Soul/Rhythm & Blues
The Blind Boys Of Alabama
Can I Get A Witness
1965, Vinyl, ,
Gospel
The Caravans
The Greatest Story
1965
The Disciples
It's Gonna Rain
1965
James Lowe
My Movin' Soul
1965, Vinyl, ,
Gospel
The Harmonizing Four
Now The Day Is Over
1965
The Harmonizing Four
Spirituals That Will Live Forever
1965
Various
Wonderful Memories From The Family Prayer Book
1964
The Swan Silvertones
Let's Go To Church Together
1964, Vinyl, ,
Gospel
The Argo Singers
The Soul Of The Argo Singers
1964
The Patterson Singers*
The Soul Of The Patterson Singers
1964, Vinyl, ,
Gospel
The Cogic's*
It's A Blessing
1964
Reverend Maceo Woods*
Sometimes I'm Happy
1964
Cogic Singers*
It Will Never Lose It's Power
1964
The Harmonizing Four
Nearer My God To Thee
1963
Bradford Singers*
Angel On Vacation
1963
The Wooten Ensemble*
Altar Stairs Of Song
1963
The Caravans
The Soul Of The Caravans
1963
Patterson Singers
Songs Of Faith
1963
Sallie Martin Singers*
God Is Here
1963, Vinyl, ,
Gospel
The Voices Of Tabernacle
Only Believe
1962
The Utterbach Concert Ensemble Of New York*
Come In The Lord's House
1961, 7", Single, Simpson Records
Gospel Stars Of Virginia*
God Is Good To Me / Don't Stop Praying
7", Simpson Records
Alfred Bolden
Something Got Me
7", Single, King Records (3)
The Trueligtes Of Philadelphia, Pa.*
He Loves Me
7", Simpson Records
The Gospel Clefs
He Never Sleeps
7", Simpson Records
Singing-Airs
Traveling Up / Old Time Religion
7", Single, Simpson Records
The Bos Singers
Have Faith In God / Follow Me
7", Single, Simco Records (2)
Zoinette's Of Denmark, S.C.*
Never Too Late / Faith
7", Simpson Records
Gloria Griffin
Bless The Lord / It's Real
7", Promo, SP , Atlantic
Alfred Bolden
The Battle Field / Sinner, Saved By Grace
7", Single, King Records (3)
The Utterbach Concert Ensemble*
Rest For Your Soul
LP, Album, Styrene, Simpson Records, Simpson Records
Elete Jewels*
Wicked Race / There Is A Fountain
Stars Of Virginia
His Hands / One Way
The Garden State Choir*
Showers Of Blessing / When He Calls My Name
Florida-Robins*
Talk With Jesus / What Is This I Got?
The Swan Silvertones
I Found The Answer
The Walter Arties Chorale
Christmas Medley / All He Wants Is You
The Helen Robinson Youth Choir
He's My Rock / I'm Happy With Jesus Alone
Alfred Bolden
We Shall Overcome / If I Could Hear
The Mighty Glouds Of Harmony*
Didn't It Rain
The Richburg Singers
Stand By Me / Doing The Will Of God
The Walter Arties Chorale
Morning Train / Amen
Stars Of Virginia
Be Ready / All These Things To Me
Mighty Clouds Of Harmony
You Must Confess / Mother's Prayer
Patterson Singers
He Won't Fail You
The Harmonizing Four
If I Can Help Somebody

APPEARANCES +


The Mighty Clouds Of Joy
The Best Of The Mighty Clouds Of Joy
1980
O.V. Wright
Nucleus Of Soul
1969
Lou Johnson
Sweet Southern Soul
1969
The Loving Sisters
A Tribute To Dr. Martin L. King
1968, LP, Album, Peacock Records
Hi-Way Que C's*
God's Love
1968, LP, Album, Peacock Records
The Utterbach Concert Ensemble*
Holy And Righteous
1968, LP, Album, Mono, Atlantic
Rev. Edmond Blair
Seeking A Part Time Love
1968
The Walter Arties Chorale
His Name Is Wonderful
1968
Bobby Bland
Touch Of The Blues
1968
The Mighty Clouds Of Joy
Presenting: The Untouchables
1968
The Harmonizing Four
40 Years Singing Gospel
1968
Bobby Bland
Best Of Bobby Bland Vol. II
1968, Vinyl, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Soul
The O'Neal Twins
I'd Trade A Lifetime
1967, LP, Peacock Records
Various
The Big Ones From Duke And Peacock Records
1967, LP, Comp, Peacock Records
Various
Ladies Ride The Gospel Train
1967, LP, Comp, Song Bird (2), ,
Gospel
Reverend Cleophus Robinson
A Haircut In The Wrong Barber Shop
1967, LP, Peacock Records
Kansas City Melodyaires*
Softly The Night Is Falling
1967, LP, Album, Song Bird (2), Song Bird (2), Song Bird (2)
The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Choir
Presenting The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Choir In Concert
1967, LP, Album, Mono, Song Bird (2)
The Melody Kings
Believe In Me
1967, LP, Album, Mono, Song Bird (2)
Reverend Cleophus Robinson
Christmas Carols And Good Gospel
1967
The Dixie Hummingbirds
The Best Of The Dixie Hummingbirds
1967
Sondra Williams
Hark The Voice
1967
Bobby Bland
The Best Of Bobby Bland
1967, ,
Soul
The Harmonizing Four
Shine On Me
1967
Institutional Church Of God In Christ*
Gospel "Blessed With Soul"
1967
The Walter Arties Chorale
Sings Jewels Of Faith
1967
The Loving Sisters
God's Lonesome Highway
1967
The Sensational Nightingales
Prayed Too Late
1967
The Chariot Gospel Singers
Tell Him
1967
Reverend Cleophus Robinson
Backsliding Heifer
1967
Various
Blues That Gave America Soul
1966
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Detroit Council For Human Rights Presents Dr. Martin Luther King "I Have A Dream"
1963, LP, Album, Mono, HOB
Voices Of Tabernacle* With James Cleveland*
He's So Divine
1961
Voices Of Tabernacle*, James Cleveland*
Yes, God Is Real
1960
James Cleveland* With Sallie Martin And The Gospel Chimes*
The Great James Cleveland
1960
Reverend R.E. Easley, Jr.
If Anyone Ask You Who I Am
LP, Album, Mono, Song Bird (2)
The Five Blind Boys*
The Best Of The Five Blind Boys
Junior Parker*
The Best Of Junior Parker
1967, 8-Trk, Album, Unofficial, Not On Label (Little Junior Parker)