Simone Jackson

**Simone Jackson** is a character in the *Daisy Jones & The Six* television series adaptation. She is a successful singer and best friends with Daisy Jones.

## Character overview

"Daisy’s closest friend and fellow musician who unexpectedly finds herself at the forefront of the underground disco scene of the mid 1970s."

## Plot summary

Simone sits to be interviewed for a documentary about her best friend, Daisy Jones's former band, Daisy Jones & The Six. The interviewer speaks with Simone, relaying Daisy's words about Simone changing her life. She asks about how they met. Simone recalls being at a party in the hills and Simone had just finished performing at Gazzari's and assumes Daisy saw her there. Daisy knew everything about her and everything about everything.

Back in 1971, Daisy talks with Simone by the balcony, rambling on about a story. Simone asks for her name again. Daisy's a huge fan of hers but isn't sure what she's doing singing backup for Penny fucking Richardson. Moments later, Penny greets Simone who surprises Daisy and introduces herself. Penny wants to leave but Simone isn't ready yet. Penny claims she's done and they argue a few paces away. Simone comes back and insists to Daisy it's' not what she thinks. Daisy just thinks she's too cool for that chick. They go back to her house which is only temporary until the album comes out. Daisy's glad she won't be singing backup anymore. Once inside, Simone asks if Daisy sings and she says she doesn't. She just took piano as a kid. She puts on a record that she loves and sits on the couch. She loves that the singer chose to sing these songs in her own voice because they meant something to her - it's personal, as opposed to her writing for others. Simone thinks that's her. She's seen her all over the Strip. Most of the girls are there for drugs, sex, and stories to tell their friends. But not her, she's there for the music. Simone has seen her. The only question is why she's in the crowd and not on the stage where she wants to be.

Months later, Simone comes home to her apartment to find the door ajar and the noises of someone inside. She equips herself with a vase and sneaks into the kitchen, where Daisy is making food. She scares both of them and Simone scolds her for breaking into her house. Daisy didn't break in, she used the key in the pot. She also brought wine, which is the least she can do. Simone asks what she's cooking that's so important she just had to break in. Daisy knows it smells great like she might want to smell it every night, in her apartment, cooked by her. She left home because she can't stay with them anymore. Simone needs a roommate to help pay rent. Daisy will get a job, but just not as a cook because the food is pretty bad.

Simone performs at the Troubadour during Hoot Night. Teddy Price is in the audience and stops to listen. She thanked the crowd, announcing that was track two of her record. She has a few copies for sale by the bar. Now, she'd like to introduce a friend of hers who will take them for a spin around the universe. She introduces Daisy Jones to the stage. Daisy walks on with her guitar, introduces herself, and then starts playing her song. Simone joins in her backup vocals and Teddy leans forward in his seat as he listens. After the show is over, Simone talks to Teddy by the bar when Daisy walks up. Simone greets her, introduces them, and thinks the pair should talk

Simone helps Teddy woo Daisy so she can make an album. Daisy dedicates weeks to writing new songs, finally recording one on a tape with Simone's help.

In 1974,Daisy tries to write in her room but can't quite get it right. She throws the journal across the room and flops on the bed, groaning. Simone asks what she's doing; she's writing. The phone rings so Daisy answers it, and it's Lee Parlin for Simone. Daisy initially thinks Simone isn't interested and says she's not here, but Simone rushes over to take the phone. Lee greets her and then gets to business. He's working with 32-20s and asks how fast she can be there.

Daisy and Simone go to a house party after she meets with Lee Parlin. She was just supposed to do the chorus but it went so well that he asked her to do the whole song. He said she had a one-of-a-kind sound, which Daisy agrees with. He wants to do big-big-big things together. Daisy knew it would happen and so did Teddy. She reminds Simone that Teddy said it would be only a matter of time. She notices Simone looking past her at a woman across the party and smiles coyly, encouraging her friend to go talk to the woman. Later that night, Daisy dances with the crowd and spots Simone talking it up with the woman, looking happy.

The woman introduces herself as Bernice, though it's Bernie to most people. She heard Simone and Daisy talking earlier, and knows she's a singer, asking about her sound. Simone's still figuring that out. Bernie gives her a paper with the name of the club she works at in New York, offering to show her around if she ever comes to town. This takes Simone off-guard, and Bernie worries that she read this wrong. Simone assures her she didn't, she's just not used to people being so forward. Bernie smirks and asks if this is forward to her.

Simone takes a deep breath. It's a powerful thing when someone comes along and just sees right through you.

Simone records Up to You in a recording studio. When she's done, she wants to give it another try, but Lee thinks they've got it and tells her to come out and hear it back. She hears it through and grins as it's great. He offers her a seat and she tries to walk past him to the chair next to him, but he pulls her into his lap. He compliments her voice sounding like honey, all while his hand slides further up her thigh. She abruptly stands up and he asks if she's doing okay. She can hear herself better from here.

She comes home and Daisy is singing inside the apartment, surrounded by papers and a bottle of liquor. Simone looks at Daisy and insists she's okay, so Daisy keeps playing.

Daisy records Look at Us Now (Honeycomb) with The Six and comes home afterwards. Simone asks her how it was, and she smiles that it was probably the best day of her life.

## Discography

**Albums**

* Introducing Simone Jackson
	+ A Song For You

**Singles**

* Up to You

## Appearances

Simone Jackson appears in the following episodes:

## References

1. ↑ *Deadline:* ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’: Nabiyah Be, Will Harrison, Suki Waterhouse & Josh Whitehouse Join Cast of Amazon Series. Denise Petski. February 13, 2020.
2. ↑ "Track 1: Come and Get It"
3. ↑ "Track 2: I'll Take You There"
4. ↑ "Track 3: Someone Saved My Life Tonight"