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".
Happy Years
The Diamonds Lyrics
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(Happy years, those happy years)
Like a real hep cat, I go to play it cool
(A-hoo, cha cha cha, a-hoo cha cha cha)
Eating with my baby in the lunchroom bar
(Happy years, those happy years)
Riding to school in my hotrod car
Ponytail girls all wearing bluejeans
(Happy years, those happy years)
Now tell me, what looks cuter
Than a gal in her teens
(A-ooo, cha cha cha, a-ooo cha cha cha)
Rocking and rolling at the record shop
(Happy years, those happy years)
Falling in love over soda pop
(A-hoo, cha cha cha, a-hoo cha cha cha)
Uh huh huh, uh huh huh
Uh huh huh, uh huh huh
After graduation, we'll steal a kiss
(Happy years, those happy years)
There is nothing in this world
Like my junior miss
(A-hoo, cha cha cha, a-hoo cha cha cha)
One day soon, we're gonna talk awhile
(Happy years, those happy years)
Then I'll take my baby
March her down the aisle
(A-hoo, cha cha cha, a-hoo cha cha cha
The Diamonds' song "Happy Years" is a nostalgic reflection on the carefree and joyful experiences of adolescence. The song is about the simplicity of high school life, where students hang out with their friends, fall in love, and daydream about the future. The lyrics describe waking up early and heading to school like a "hep cat" trying to play it cool, eating in the lunchroom bar, and riding to school in a hotrod car. The song also emphasizes the fashion of the time, with girls sporting ponytails and bluejeans. The chorus features the phrase "Happy years, those happy years," which reinforces the idea that these were the times of our lives.
The song features several motifs that define the teenage experience, such as hanging out at record shops and falling in love over soda pop. The lyrics indicate that as teenagers, we are in a state of innocence, where life is full of hope and possibility. The lyrics mention how, after graduation, they'll "steal a kiss," and "march her down the aisle." This phrase implies that although the future is unpredictable, the present moment is all that matters.
Overall, the song is a reminder that life is fleeting and that we should cherish the memories we make, particularly during our happiest days. It is also a tribute to the teenage years, which many people look back on with fondness and nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll out of bed and I'm off to school
Starting my day and heading off to school
(Happy years, those happy years)
Looking back on happy times
Like a real hep cat, I go to play it cool
Trying to act cool and suave
(A-hoo, cha cha cha, a-hoo cha cha cha)
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Eating with my baby in the lunchroom bar
Enjoying lunch with my significant other
Riding to school in my hotrod car
Cruising to school in a flashy car
Ponytail girls all wearing bluejeans
Admiring girls in denim and ponytails
(A-ooo, cha cha cha, a-ooo cha cha cha)
Showing appreciation through vocal excitement
Rocking and rolling at the record shop
Listening to music and having a good time at the record store
Falling in love over soda pop
Falling in love while enjoying a soda
After graduation, we'll steal a kiss
Sharing a romantic moment after graduating
There is nothing in this world like my junior miss
Expressing love and admiration for a young girlfriend
One day soon, we're gonna talk awhile
Planning to have a conversation in the near future
Then I'll take my baby, march her down the aisle
Proposing to my significant other and getting married
Contributed by Daniel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ignacio Agudo Martin
on The Horizontal Lieutenant
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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