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".
Walking Along
the Diamonds Lyrics
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Walking along my merry way
Singing a song, I will be gay
I found a love and love is here to stay
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Walking along, just feeling glad
Oh, happy day
I'm just walking along
When I'm walking
Feel just like a king
When I'm singing
I don't care about a thing
The reason I feel the way I do
You love me, whoa, I love you
Walking along my merry way
Singing a song, I will be gay
Oh, happy day
I'm just walking along
Oh, whoa, whoa...
When I'm walking
Feel just like a king
When I'm singing
I don't care about a thing
The reason I feel the way I do
You love me, whoa, I love you
Walking along just any way
Singing a song, I will be gay
Whoa, happy day
I'm just walking along
Oh, whoa, whoa...
The Diamonds’ “Walking Along” is a cheerful love song that captures the feeling of being carefree and content. The song begins with the singer expressing how happy they are, letting the listeners know that they have found love and it is there to stay. They then proceed to express their joy and freedom through walking and singing. The lyrics explain that when they are walking and singing, they feel like a king and they don’t care about a thing, all because they are in love.
The chorus describes the simplicity of their happiness and how love is the reason for their carefree and content state of mind. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand, making it relatable to anyone who has been in love or has experienced feelings of contentment and freedom.
Overall, the song conveys a positive message about the power of love and how it can make one feel just by simply walking and singing along. The upbeat melody of “Walking Along” compliments the lyrics, making it an uplifting tune that can put a smile on anyone’s face.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking along my merry way
Strolling happily and aimlessly, without a specific destination
Singing a song, I will be gay
Expressing my joy through music and lyrics
I found a love and love is here to stay
I have discovered true love and this love is permanent and lasting
Walking along, just feeling glad
Continuing my happy journey without any worries or doubts
Singing a song, I won't be sad
Expressing my positive attitude and emotions through music
Oh, happy day
I feel elated and joyful in this moment
I'm just walking along
I am simply enjoying my journey and taking it all in
When I'm walking
As I continue to stroll
Feel just like a king
I am filled with a sense of confidence, power, and self-worth
When I'm singing
As I express myself through song
I don't care about a thing
I feel carefree and unbothered by any worries or troubles
The reason I feel the way I do
The underlying cause of my emotions
You love me, whoa, I love you
My love for someone else is reciprocated, creating a strong and fulfilling bond
Walking along just any way
Continuing to wander, without following any specific path or route
Singing a song, I will be gay
Using music as a form of expression and celebration
Whoa, happy day
An exclamation of immense joy and happiness
I'm just walking along
I am content and fulfilled in simply enjoying my journey
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HAMIS PANAIA
adoro demais essa música , the diamonds um dos grupos de doo wop que mais escuto !!!
ღpietro 1907
Eu também ☺️
foxykoe
Amo essa música
Elsa Lopez
I love these guys!!! This song makes me wanna dance🎶❤️🎶
Mel Coulson
Awesome version
Pamela Charbonneau
A great Canadian band
baba z chrustem
Przystojni kanadyjscy chłopcy.
ღpietro 1907
Eu só tenho 2 palavras para-bens
Ventura IT
John Felton steals the stage by cleverly acting confused, or was he really confused?
goodiesguy
While this is from a History of Bandstand special from January 1965, the clip is from a much earlier edition, probably around 1959 or 1960.