Several artists uses the name The Diamonds: One from Canada, another from N… Read Full Bio ↴Several artists uses the name The Diamonds: One from Canada, another from Norway and yet another probably from Jamaica.
1. The Diamonds (Canada). The original vocal quartet consisted of Dave Somerville, Phil Levitt, Ted Kowalski, and Bill Reed. When Kowalski and Reed left they were replaced by Californians John Felton and Evan Fischer.
In the beginning the group practiced several types of vocal styles, including four part "barber style" harmony. The Diamonds began their singing in local clubs, school functions, church socials, and anywhere they could find an audience.
They came to the attention of Coral Records, a subsidiary of Decca Records, where they covered two records, Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots ( a hit for the Cheers) b\w "Nip Sip" (a Clovers song) during the summer of 1955. Neither sold well enough to convince Coral to retain them. However, Bill Randle, an influential Cleveland deejay, liked them enough to mention their name to an executive at Mercury Records. the Diamonds signed with one of the labels that developed the market for "covers."
The Diamonds decision to cover rhythm and blues artist was the result of economic reality: cover records sold very well in markets where the original versions wouldn't be acceptable. Among their hits in 1956 were "Why Do Fools Fall In Love," "Church Bells May Ring," "Love, Love, Love" and "Ka-King-Dong," originally recorded by the Teenagers, the Willows, the Clovers, and the G-Clefs, respectively.
After their run with success in the 50s and 60s they continued performing till the present day.
2. The Diamonds are a brand new popgroup / boyband from Bergen - Norway.
Matias Tellez, Håkon Njøten, Axel Vindenes , Kim Furuhaug, Thomas Sævig og Stian Sævig
The Diamonds will sing "European girl" in the Norwegian edition of Eurovision song contest 23th. january 2010..
3. The Diamonds are also a reggae band who appear on the Lee "Scratch" Perry compilation "Open the Gate" on Trojan Records performing a tune called "Talk About It".
1. The Diamonds (Canada). The original vocal quartet consisted of Dave Somerville, Phil Levitt, Ted Kowalski, and Bill Reed. When Kowalski and Reed left they were replaced by Californians John Felton and Evan Fischer.
In the beginning the group practiced several types of vocal styles, including four part "barber style" harmony. The Diamonds began their singing in local clubs, school functions, church socials, and anywhere they could find an audience.
They came to the attention of Coral Records, a subsidiary of Decca Records, where they covered two records, Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots ( a hit for the Cheers) b\w "Nip Sip" (a Clovers song) during the summer of 1955. Neither sold well enough to convince Coral to retain them. However, Bill Randle, an influential Cleveland deejay, liked them enough to mention their name to an executive at Mercury Records. the Diamonds signed with one of the labels that developed the market for "covers."
The Diamonds decision to cover rhythm and blues artist was the result of economic reality: cover records sold very well in markets where the original versions wouldn't be acceptable. Among their hits in 1956 were "Why Do Fools Fall In Love," "Church Bells May Ring," "Love, Love, Love" and "Ka-King-Dong," originally recorded by the Teenagers, the Willows, the Clovers, and the G-Clefs, respectively.
After their run with success in the 50s and 60s they continued performing till the present day.
2. The Diamonds are a brand new popgroup / boyband from Bergen - Norway.
Matias Tellez, Håkon Njøten, Axel Vindenes , Kim Furuhaug, Thomas Sævig og Stian Sævig
The Diamonds will sing "European girl" in the Norwegian edition of Eurovision song contest 23th. january 2010..
3. The Diamonds are also a reggae band who appear on the Lee "Scratch" Perry compilation "Open the Gate" on Trojan Records performing a tune called "Talk About It".
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25 Golden Hits
The Diamonds Lyrics
Black Denim Trousers And Motorcycle Boots He wore black denim trousers and motorcycle boots And a blac…
Don't Let Me Down When I want you I don't need you Oh babe I don't need…
Happy Years Roll out of bed and I'm off to school (Happy years,…
High Sign Give me the high, high sign Give me the high, high…
Ka-Ding-Dong Oh, well, I met a little girl About a week ago And…
Kathy-O Kathy-O.Kathy-O, Kathy-O,How do your secrets grow?Why do you…
Little Darlin' Ah, ya ya ya ya, ya ya ya ya, ya…
Love, Love, Love Love, Love, Love Clovers Peaked @ #30 on July 28, 1956 Diamo…
Oh Carol Oh! Carol , I am but a fool. Darling , I…
One Summer Night One summer night, we fell in love One summer night, I…
Silhouettes Took a walk and passed your house late last night, All…
Soft Summer Breeze Soft summer breeze Lazy old stream Cotton clouds on high Boy…
The Church Bells May Ring Church bells may ring, Church bells may ring. Church b…
The Stroll Come, let's stroll Stroll across the floor Come, let's stro-…
Walking Along Oh, whoa, whoa... Walking along my merry way Singing a son…
Why Do Fools Fall in Love Why do fools fall in love? Why do birds sing so…
Words of Love Hold me close and tell me how you feel …
Zip Zip Zip, zip, zip, zip, zip, zip Zip, zip, zip, zip, zip,…
Ignacio Agudo Martin
on The Horizontal Lieutenant
Here you are. Never before posted!
THE HORIZONTAL LIEUTENANT by The Diamonds (lyrics):
1-2-3-4 who’s the guy the gals adore? The Horizontal Lieutenant
3-4-5-6 who gets all the dolls and chicks? The Horizontal Lieutenant
Though his army record was poor, he sure won the battle of toujour l’amour.
Hup Hup 1-2
One for all and all for who? The Horizontal Lieutenant.
(Musical interlude)
Who’s the guy the gals love most? The Horizontal Lieutenant
Who’s the favorite at the post? The Horizontal Lieutenant
Though his army record was poor, he sure won the battle of toujour l’amour.
Hup Hup 1-2
One for all and all for who? The Horizontal Lieutenant.
He was game with the dames.
He’s the most
He’s the toast
Here’s to our 4 star Horizontal Lieutenant --- Horizontal Lieutenant --- Horizontal Lieutenant
Ignacio Agudo