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Diamonds - 47 yrs apart + trivia

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FYI: The lead singer of the Diamonds is also the father of Tom Hanks! I didn't know that.

Two Performances by The Diamonds, 47 years apart

If you were alive in 1957, and old enough to enjoy Rock and Roll, you will probably remember the group, "The Diamonds" who had just launched their super hit "Little Darlin' ".

In 1957, The Diamonds had a hit with "Little Darlin". 47 years later, they were requested to perform at Atlantic City ...

This link leads to both performances.

Watch the first one then scroll down for the new one 47 years later.


http://www.flixxy.com/the-diamonds-litt ... -2004..htm

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LLL have added these embedded links for you, Horus :)


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I couldn't see the 2nd video, anyhow don't remember The Diamonds or should I say just a babe in arms at the time.

OMG Tom Hanks is the spitting image of his father :)
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Oh what a great blast from the past LLL, :up I can certainly remember the song even though I was just a young lad. That style of singing has always been one of my favourites and I just love all the 50’s 60’s & 70’s music. To be honest as most of you know I like all kinds of music, so hate to burst the bubble on what would be a great story. :(

The Diamonds were a Canadian group and the lead singer on ‘Little Darlin’ was Dave Somerville who later left the group, but now sings with them again. Tom Hanks dad is Amos Mefford Hanks and was from California, so sorry the myth is busted, :urm: ……………….. loved the songs thought and thanks for posting. :)
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Just to keep a good thread going, here's another one by the Diamonds for all you Carols, of course this was a bigger hit and made more famous by Paul Anka

Oh Carol, The Diamonds.
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Oh Carol, Paul Ankar
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Gosh!! that first 1 sounds ancient.......prefer the Paul Anker version :)
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:lol: :lol: It is ancient Kiya, ;) but I agree the Paul Anka version is much better. It only goes to show though that a lot of newer songs are really just updates of some great oldies, by the way Mrs H also thought that he looked like Tom Hanks, there is a very strong resemblance between the two especially from the side.
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