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".
Ev'ry Minute Of The Day
The Diamonds Lyrics
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Don't make me blue
You know that I'm
In love with you
Ev'ry minute of the day
Ev'ry minute of the day
Tell your mind I'm gonna pray
A girl like you
A boy like me
Could get along
So heavenly
Ev'ry minute of the day
Ev'ry minute of the day
Tell your mind I'm gonna pray
Ev'ry minute of the day
You thrill me so
(You thrill me so)
With all your charms
(With all your charms)
I want to hold
(I want to hold)
You in my arms
Ev'ry minute of the day
Ev'ry minute of the day
Tell your mind I'm gonna pray
Ev'ry minute of the day
My silly dreams
Will all come true
If you will say
You love me too
Ev'ry minute of the day
Ev'ry minute of the day
Tell your mind I'm gonna pray
Ev'ry minute of the day
Ev'ry minute of the day
The lyrics of The Diamonds' song "Ev'ry Minute of the Day" express the deep emotions of a person who is in love and wants to be loved in return. The singer pleads with their lover not to make them cry or feel blue because they are in love with them. They then declare that every minute of the day, they are thinking about their beloved and praying for them. The person believes that they and their lover are meant for each other, despite their differences in gender, and that they could get along "heavenly."
The singer describes how their lover thrills them with their charms and how they want to hold them in their arms. The person is dreaming of their lover confessing their love in return, which would make all their silly dreams come true. The repetition of the phrase "ev'ry minute of the day" emphasizes the depth and constancy of the person's love.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't make me cry
Please don't make me feel sad or upset
Don't make me blue
Please don't make me feel down or depressed
You know that I'm In love with you
You are aware that I have deep affection for you
Ev'ry minute of the day
I think about you constantly, without pause
Tell your mind I'm gonna pray
I will wish for your love and affection with all my heart
A girl like you
A woman such as yourself
A boy like me
A man like myself
Could get along
We could have a good relationship
So heavenly
It would feel like paradise
You thrill me so (You thrill me so)
You excite me greatly
With all your charms (With all your charms)
With all your attractive qualities and traits
I want to hold (I want to hold)
I desire to embrace and be close to you
My silly dreams
My foolish fantasies
Will all come true
Will be realized and fulfilled
If you will say
If you will express your love to me
You love me too
If you share the same feelings of affection towards me
Writer(s): Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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