There are at least two artists named 'The Orlons':
(1) The Orlons, R&B (… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists named 'The Orlons':
(1) The Orlons, R&B (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S)
(2) The Orlons, Surf Rock (Haifa, Israel)

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(1) The Orlons consisted of lead singer Rosetta Hightower, Shirley Brickley, Marlena Davis, and Stephen Caldwell.

Before they became the Orlons, they were an all-girl quintet called Audrey and the Teenettes. They formed in the late 1950s in junior high school and consisted of Hightower, Davis, and three Brickley sisters: Shirley, Jean, and Audrey. However, after the Brickleys' mother did not permit 13-year-old Audrey to sing in certain clubs with the group, she and Jean quit, making the group a trio.

In high school, the group's three remaining members discovered fellow student Stephen Caldwell, who was lead singer of a local group called the Romeos. Impressed by him, they invited him to join the group in 1960 and named themselves the Orlons as a tongue-in-cheek nod to the friendly rivalry they had with a popular group at their high school, the Cashmeres.[1] (Orlon was a synthetic fibre widely used around that time.)

A high school friend, Dovells lead singer Len Barry, encouraged them to audition for Cameo Records at the turn of the decade. The group took his advice in the fall of 1961, but were rejected at first, although the record label eventually signed the group after two more auditions. Cameo executive Dave Appell appointed Hightower as the lead singer, and began writing songs for them.

Before rising to fame with their first national hit, "The Wah-Watusi," the group provided back-up vocals for Dee Dee Sharp's hits "Mashed Potato Time" and "Gravy (for My Mashed Potatoes)." They recorded their own cover versions of those songs for their debut album, The Wah-Watusi.

Davis and Caldwell quit the group in 1964, and were replaced by Sandy Person for about a year. A short-lived stint by Yvonne Young was followed by original Teenette, Audrey Brickley, Shirley's sister. By then, the group's popularity had waned in the United States due to misdirection of their record company, Cameo Records. They continued to perform into the late 1960s with success in the UK. They disbanded in 1968 after Hightower decided to stay in England after a tour. Hightower had (and still has) a successful career as a soloist and as an in-demand session singer, backing Joe Cocker, John Holt and other popular artists. She married record producer Ian Green.

In later years, Davis married and found work as an executive secretary, while Caldwell became president of the bus drivers' trade union in Philadelphia and served on the Philadelphia Board of Education for 25 years. In 1988, Caldwell and Davis re-formed the group with two new members and performed live on the oldies circuit until Davis's death in 1993.

On October 13, 1977, Shirley Brickley was shot to death by an intruder in her home in Philadelphia. Davis lost a battle with lung cancer on February 27, 1993 (age 48). Audrey Brickley died of acute respiratory distress syndrome on July 3, 2005 (aged 58). Steve and Jean Brickley still perform as The Orlons with two cousins.

(2) The Orions (from Haifa, Israel) play high energy instrumental surf rock'n'roll, dance or die!

Band members:
• David Miretski - Guitar
• Itai Alzaradel - Guitar
• 'Mediterranean Buddha' Ezra - Bass
• Guy Offenbach - Drums

Listen to The Orions: http://theorions.bandcamp.com/
The Orions on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orionsband

Diamonds and Pearls
The Orlons Lyrics

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There are diamond twirls in your ring
None of these jewels show me a thing
I want only, only, only I want your love
Your eyes
Your lips
Set me on fire
Your love
Your kiss

My one desire
I want only, only, only I want your love

To hold me
To kiss me
To thrill me
I don′t want a chest full of gold
I want only, only, only I want your love

Your love
Your love.

Overall Meaning

In "Diamonds and Pearls" by The Orlons, the singer expresses that even though there are precious jewels like diamonds and pearls in her lover's ring, they do not mean anything to her. The singer affirms that what she longs for is her lover's affection and attention. She yearns to be held, kissed, and thrilled by them. The singer expresses how intensely she desires her lover's love, which she finds irresistible because it is the one thing she values over everything else. The singer appears to be passionately in love with her partner, and she makes it clear that no amount of wealth or riches can replace their love.

The song is romantic and love-driven, with the singer expressing her intense yearning for her lover's affection. The lyrics reflect the singer's priority for her lover's love over other kinds of riches, showing how powerful and fulfilling love can be. The melody is catchy, with the repetitive use of "only" reflecting the singer's obsession with her lover and their love. Overall, it is a classic song that speaks to the timeless themes of love, devotion, and desire.

Line by Line Meaning

There are diamond twirls in your ring
You may have expensive jewelry, but those diamonds don't impress me.

None of these jewels show me a thing
Your material possessions don't mean anything to me.

I want only, only, only I want your love
All I want is your love, and nothing else.

Your eyes
I'm captivated by the beauty in your eyes.

Your lips
Your lips are irresistible and make me want to kiss you.

Set me on fire
Being around you ignites a passion within me.

Your love
The love you give me is all I need to be happy.

Your kiss
Your kisses give me a feeling of euphoria.

My one desire
All I want is to be with you and feel your love.

To hold me
I crave your touch and want you to hold me in your arms.

To kiss me
Your kisses are what I long for the most.