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".
Zip Zip
The Diamonds Lyrics
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Zip, zip, zip, zip, zip, zip
I got a gal
(Zip, zip)
And she's real hip
(Zip zip)
And every time I see her, I just flip
I love her and she loves me
And she's my zip, zip gal you see
She's a ball and full of fun
She's just loved by everyone
Zip, zip
Oh, she's my zip, zip gal
She makes me flip, flip
She makes me flip, flip out
'Cause she's my zip, zip
Oh, she's my zip, zip gal
She makes me flip, flip
She makes me flip, flip out
'Cause she's my zip, zip
She makes me flip, flip
Oh, zip, zip, zip, zip, zip, zip
Zip, zip, zip, zip, zip, zip
Now I got eyes
(Zip, zip)
There good to me
(Zip, zip)
'Cause she's the only girl that I see
(Zip, zip)
I'm her ever lovin' man
She calls me her 'Dapper Dan'
And when she has that zip, zip glow
I open up from head to toe
Zip, zip
Oh, she's my zip, zip gal
She makes me flip, flip
She makes me flip, flip out
'Cause she's my zip, zip
Oh, she's my zip, zip gal
She makes me flip, flip
She makes me flip, flip out
'Cause she's my zip, zip
She makes me flip, flip
Oh, zip, zip, zip, zip, zip, zip
Zip, zip, zip, zip, zip
Zip, zip
Oh, she's my zip, zip gal
She makes me flip, flip
She makes me flip, flip out
'Cause she's my zip, zip
Oh, she's my zip, zip gal
She makes me flip, flip
She makes me flip, flip out
'Cause she's my zip, zip
She makes me flip, flip
Oh, zip, zip, zip, zip, zip, zip
Zip, zip, zip, zip, zip
'Cause she's my zip, zip, zip, zip
Zip, zip, zip, zip, zip, zip, zip, zip
The Diamonds' "Zip Zip" is a fun and upbeat song about the singer's "zip zip gal." The repeated "zip, zip" lines drive the rhythm of the piece and add to the playful tone of the lyrics. The singer highlights his admiration for this girl who is "real hip" and full of energy. He is clearly smitten with her and describes her as being loved by everyone because of her outgoing nature. She is his world and he is hers, as he refers to himself as her "ever lovin' man" and her "Dapper Dan." The song gives the impression of a carefree relationship that is centered on having a good time and enjoying each other's company.
One could read the repeated "zip, zip" lines as an onomatopoeic representation of the thrill and excitement that the singer feels when he is around his girlfriend. The phrase "zip, zip" could be seen as a stand-in for the rush of adrenaline or electricity that he experiences when they are together. It also adds a certain playfulness to the lyrics that conveys the lighthearted and fun-loving dynamic between the two characters.
Overall, "Zip Zip" is a charming song that celebrates the joy of young love and the thrill of being with someone who makes you feel alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Zip, zip, zip, zip, zip, zip
The singer is expressing his excitement and overjoyment about his girlfriend by using the sound of a zipper to describe the spark he feels.
I got a gal
The singer is introducing his girlfriend and how happy he is that he has her in his life.
And she's real hip
The singer's girlfriend is a cool person with an upbeat and vibrant personality.
And every time I see her, I just flip
The sight of his girlfriend overwhelms the artist with joy because of how much he loves her.
I love her and she loves me
The artist and his girlfriend share mutual love for each other.
And she's my zip, zip gal you see
The singer's girlfriend is the source of his joyful feelings, and he expresses this by continuing to use the zipper sound to describe her.
She's a ball and full of fun
The singer's girlfriend is a lively person who is full of laughter, happiness, and joy.
She's just loved by everyone
The artist's girlfriend is a well-liked and popular person who everyone enjoys being around.
Oh, she's my zip, zip gal
The artist repeats the zipper sound to continue expressing how much he loves his girlfriend.
She makes me flip, flip
The artist's girlfriend has an exciting and magnetic pull on him, making him feel overwhelmingly happy when he is with her.
She makes me flip, flip out
The singer's girlfriend's personality and presence make him so happy that he feels out of control at times.
Now I got eyes
The artist goes on to say he only has eyes for her, showing how much he loves and cares about his girlfriend.
There good to me
The singer's eyes serve as a way for him to appreciate and gaze at his girlfriend with admiration and love.
'Cause she's the only girl that I see
The singer only has eyes for his girlfriend, and all the other women disappear from his sight when he's with her.
I'm her ever lovin' man
The singer expresses his commitment and devotion to his girlfriend.
She calls me her 'Dapper Dan'
The artist's girlfriend has a nickname for him which shows that they have a strong and loving relationship.
And when she has that zip, zip glow
The artist associates the zipper sound with the light and spark that appears in his girlfriend when she is happy and joyful.
I open up from head to toe
The singer is so ecstatic when he sees his girlfriend with her 'zip, zip glow' and feels his whole body opening up - likely meaning he feels more connected to her emotionally and physically.
Oh, she's my zip, zip gal
The singer repeats the same line several times and associates it with his girlfriend's unique personality and spark.
Zip, zip, zip, zip, zip
The song ends with the repetitive use of the word that is paired with the positive and joyful emotions that the artist feels towards his girlfriend.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY COLOMBO, BARRY KAYE, HARRY BOOROS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sauquoit13456
On this day in 1957 {September 9th) the Diamonds performed "Zip Zip" on the Dick Clark ABC-TV weekday-afternoon program 'American Bandstand'...
At the time "Zip Zip" was at #16 on Billboard's Most Played by Jockeys chart, that would also be it's peak position on the chart, and it spent a total of 11 weeks on the Top 100...
It reached #12 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart...
Between 1956 and 1961 the Canadian quartet had sixteen records on the Top 100 chart, three made the Top 10, "Little Darlin'" {#2* for 6 weeks in 1957}, "Silhouettes" {#10 on the Jockeys chart}, and "The Stroll" {#5 in 1958}...
Lead singer David Somerville passed away at the age of 81 on July 14th, 2015...
May he R.I.P.
* The six weeks that "Little Darlin'" was at #2, the #1 record for those six weeks was "All Shook Up" by Elvis...
Drew Beck
Bill Reed--what a bass voice!
Nobody YouKnow
I was gonna call this lame.. but it's just the material..
Carson Phillips
Who ever dislike never liked 50s music
F. J. Schuck
Super! I was a sophomore in HS!
bluerfoot
catchy early rock n roll. yup.
Zev Feldman
good in stereo
Carl “CJ” Johnson
Sounds like they are calling me a simp