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".
stroll
The Diamonds Lyrics
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Stroll across the floor
Come, let's stro-oh-oh-oll
Stroll across the floor
Now turn around, baby
Let's stroll once more
Feel so good
I feel so goo-ooh-ooh-ood
Take me by my hand
And let's go strolling
In wonderland
Strollin', oh yeah, strollin' ah
Rock and ro-uh-oh-oh-oh-oh-llin'
Strollin'
Well rock my so-oul
How I love to stroll
There's my love
Strolling in the door
There's my lo-o-o-ove
Strolling in the door
Baby, let's go strolling
By the candy store
The Diamonds's song "Stroll" is a fun, upbeat tune that encourages the listener to dance and let loose. The lyrics repeatedly invite the audience to stroll, or dance, across the floor while enjoying the company of their partner. The rhythm and melody of the song match the carefree nature of strolling, creating a joyful and lighthearted ambiance. The song also references "wonderland" and "candy store," adding to the whimsical, fantasy-like quality of the lyrics.
Upon closer analysis, the lyrics reveal a deeper meaning beyond just suggesting a dance. The lines "I feel so good, take me by my hand" indicate a desire for the comfort and security of a close relationship. The mention of a partner strolling in the door further confirms this interpretation, suggesting that the singer is happy to see their loved one and wants to spend time with them. Overall, the lyrics to "Stroll" are a celebration of romance and joy, encouraging both physical and emotional connection through dance and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, let's stroll
Invitation to dance
Stroll across the floor
Dancing phrase
Come, let's stro-oh-oh-oll
Invitation to dance (with style)
Now turn around, baby
Direction for dance move
Let's stroll once more
Request to repeat dance move
Feel so good
Experiencing pleasure
Take me by my hand
Physical connection to partner
I feel so goo-ooh-ooh-ood
Experiencing pleasure (in a subtle way)
And let's go strolling
Proposing to continue dancing
In wonderland
Reference to a fantasy world
Strollin', oh yeah, strollin' ah
Enthusiastic declaration of strolling
Rock and ro-uh-oh-oh-oh-oh-llin'
Adding rock and roll elements to dance
Strollin'
Repeating the idea of strolling
Well rock my so-oul
Expression to show excitement
How I love to stroll
Expression of personal enjoyment for strolling
There's my love
Sighting of a loved one
Strolling in the door
Dancing and entering a place
There's my lo-o-o-ove
Repeating the sighting of a loved one
Baby, let's go strolling
Asking partner to dance
By the candy store
Reference to a place where they can stroll
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NANCY LEE, CLYDE OTIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sixtiessearcher
Use do the The Stroll at high school dances. Am in a wheelchair now, but my toes still move. What a great time to grow in. Wish the kids of today could have a taste of it. Thank you for the great song and wonderful memories.
@michaellazzeri2069
THE original line dance of all-time ! ------RIP, Diamonds .
@njva17420
For those of us who were not great dancers back in junior high school this was the perfect song. Everybody had a chance to participate without being put down for how we looked.
@unklbuk1
the 50's, drive ins, drive up restaurants and fabulous music, man what can i say?
@MrGotsquashed
For me, antique cars and oldies are like being in a dreamland. What a time to be alive.
@momsher1
I was born two years after this song came out...who cares! I LOVE this music. Love listening to it anytime but especially when we go to the street rod shows! The best music ever!
@mikearakelian6368
Wish I still my street rods...
@ginnyawe
I'm 29 years old, but I hear stories of how great the 50's were...my Mom will be 67 on Tuesday and God Bless her. She tells me the 50's were the best Era of all time. I grew up listening to this music and I love it all! And to watch her do the stroll is amazing. I love her!
@blackholeentry3489
I was born in 1940, so I lived my teens in the 50's. However, I was way too busy picking crops to do ANYthing extracaricular, so lived right through them. When I wasn't doing that, I'd be walking the local highway three miles into town picking up soda and beer bottles someone had tossed out of their windows and turning them in at the local markets for cash.
@dwsmith8919
Best dance song ever at our sock hops I was 10 when this song came out my favorite of all times