THE BEST SOUND WE'VE EVER HEARD!!! THE DIAMONDS - LITTLE DARLIN' 1957 (REACTION)

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[@hardluckhenry]

Back then every preformer had their own style. No one copied each other.

[@cys-fi6230]

Way more creative than modern music and with zero computers.

[@georgemccormick4786]

I'm 76, and I tell people I heard my first rap in the 50s. I rest my case.

[@kathifielder1110]

After the '50s-'60s I don't think we even needed any more new music. It was the best!!

[@RobertJones-ux6nc]

This song is as old as I am and still a great song. Music is timeless

[@9284vr]

The Diamonds were a great group from the Great White (snow) North, Canada.

[@SandraJones-py1bd]

I was 9 years old when this came out-still remember it.

[@michaelashcraft8569]

I was only 6 yrs old when this song came out, fortunate enough to hear the birth of Rock N Roll!!!

[@cls6055]

Classic 50's stuff.. This generation has a lot to learn!!! Lol

[@36karpatoruski]

Their biggest hit is The Stroll - a classic also included the movie American Graffiti. A MUST!

[@9284vr]

That was their biggest dance hit but Little Darlin' remains by far their biggest hit overall. Wikipedia the group for all their songs.

[@andreadeamon6419]

That was my mom's favorite

[@brianbyczek3042]

@@9284vr......... YOU are correct.........i was there.......

[@kennethohnemus3192]

I HIGHLY recommend you give a listen to the sound track to American Graffiti and watch the movie also 💝💝💝

[@bertusvanhal8855]

The Sound of the 50's is so full of Harmony, The singers of that time were so good. Doris Day, The Fleetwoods, The Weavers, Dean Martin, The Everly Brothers and so many others.

[@Rebel9668]

While that's true, a lot of times if you just listen to the background singers you'll realize why they were only background singers, lol.

[@patriciakeith6755]

FYI Shawn and Mel, the Diamonds were a Canadian quartet that was big in the 50's and early 60's. According to the info I also read, they had 16 Billboard hits records, so many more of their songs to react to.

[@philipjohnson2652]

Heard this and loved it when it first came out in 1957, and it's still my all time favorite. It just never gets old!

[@m0oshie8558]

I wish I wish...We could all go back to easy going music,without violence & just love.♥️♥️♥️♥️ Love you two❣️🎷

[@realemiele.franco736]

Haha... I can still remember my dad singing this!

[@rebeccagoodin6931]

awesome showing our history

[@sjjcws]

They were surely having fun with this song.

[@richardmartin9565]

Great memories.

[@stevegans3517]

This is called "doo wop" music, and it was very big in the 50s. Plenty of parents were OK with doo wop but saw rock and roll as too vulgar. Search "50s doo wop hits" and you'll find a gold mine of great harmonies and melodies.

[@dennismazza4837]

This was a "cover" song. The original "Little Darling" was done by a group called "the Gladiolas" which didn't get much play on the major stations.

[@dennismazza4837]

Maurice Williams wrote this song and recorded it when he was with the Gladiolas. He later went on to record as the lead singe=with the Zodiacs and recorded "Stay"

[@daveofarrell7795]

Can't beat the Fantastic Fifties! More please!

[@kimcutts424]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this song. And I have done ever since I first heard it, when I was about 10 years old. That's 48 years ago! OMG. I'm so old.......❤❤❤❤

[@darrelpetrie8793]

Here`s a little known song with great steel guitar. It`s called Breakaway by Piccola Pupa. She was a Danny Thomas discovery. He brought her here from Italy. She got homesick so she had a very short American career.

[@joannevincent2035]

Now you are saving all the great musical memories that we've saved during the last 70 years. You are the newest members of the greatest club on the planet - The Pop Music All-Time All-Stars!

[@angelomichael4156]

Love love you guys doing 50s and 60s Doo Wop. So many great singers!

[@russelljoslinjr4387]

They all were so amazing!

[@drcandor]

Nice - this tune makes me think of "Pretty Little Angle Eyes" by Curtis Lee released in '61,

[@bubblesballoon1235]

That was one of the big hits of 1957. I was 10 years old when it came out and it was one of the earliest songs I remember hearing as I started listening to Rock and Roll. What a great era. Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly. The Platters, the great Doo Op groups. What a great time to start listening to music as a kid.

[@willowb1527]

Oh I forgot one of the best songs ever from the '50s Rcckin' robin by Bobby Day my gosh I love you guys. This song makes you want to dance. The 50s music was all about having fun and dancing.

[@matthewgibbs1366]

Now you got to do Little Star it'll blow your mind also

[@trumanupchurch364]

I love this music.

[@ShawnandMel4Life]

We knew you would😀

[@martinsinfield42]

This was recorded as a parody of the Gladiolas record to take the mickey out of Rock & Roll but it took on a life of it's own. It was so well recorded, sung and arranged (note the harp!!) that it is now considered a RnR gem in it's own right.

[@tannhauser7584]

Lead singer of the Gladiolas was Maurice Williams. Lead singer of the Zodiacs (Stay, (just a little while longer) was Maurice Williams. Same guy? Upon further review, not only the same guy, but the same group. First, the Royal Crowns, then Gladiolas, then Excellos, then finally the Zodiacs.

[@maxsparks5183]

Take the “mickey” out? What’s mickey?

[@charleslarson6961]

I remember first hearing this song when I was about 6 years old, around the time I had a (first release) 45 record with Elvis Presley singing "You AIn't nothin' but A Hound Dog". Many years later, just after Elvis died, I visited my mother to go through some of my childhood possessions. I asked about the "hound dog" record, and she told me "Oh, I threw that awful one out years ago -- but I saved your favorites!" I then was shown a kid's 45 with "Here Comes The Muffin Man"... My mother is still lving. She is 94. I am 70. We never speak of this.

[@julienielsen4462]

I remember going to a 50s dance when I was around 10 years old in the 80s. They played this song I had a huge crush on a boy there. This song brings back those good memories.

[@lynwoodreed9032]

After watching your videos I have come to the realization that music may be the saving grace that brings people together!

[@deelawson4551]

Love! Love! Love! :) Keep On Rockin'

[@marilyndracos4561]

Does my 68 year old heart good to see young people discovering the music I grew up on. Thank you.

[@MyXxx77]

Total classic! Brilliantly done! (The record is much better quality)Thank's for the reaction.

[@debratroeak77]

They sound so good even live! Those harmonies are perfect. I like the guy who pops in with those la la la la’s. Lol.

[@richardmarcott4343]

Glenn Stetson was the Lala guy

[@pat1cust2]

Thanks for these reactions. I was born in 1956 but never really liked the disco and heavy metal music of my teens. I moved to England with my mom and 2 siblings to her homeland, England, during the "British Invasion" era (long story; I was 7 then, developed an accent and went to school there) but developed an interest in American pop culture history in part when I saw American Grafitti in the early 1970s. Its soundtrack is all songs like this, most creatively worked in via car radios and played by the famed U.S. DJ, the late Wolfman Jack (who played himself in the film) Still have the vinyl soundtrack album and still love listening to 50s and 60s pop and rock and roll. I moved back over here at 18 following a visit to my dad the previous year (he had married my mom when he was a U.S. airman stationed over there; I was born after they moved to the U.S and he'd completed his service; they split up when I was a kid. Anyway--sorry for rambling. I've heard that nostalgia for one's past (and in my case, my parents' era) gets stronger thge older one gets. Been listening to sa lot of KZbin music reactions including yours in recent days. One last note: in the 70s for some reason there was a lot of 50s-music nostalgia (maybe to recover from the turbulence that filled much of the 60s?) That nostalgia spawned movies like AG (I recall cars like that when I was 5, 6, 7...) And there were oldies concerts (many by the original acts) and oldies-revival bands on TV including Sha Na Na over here and Sho-Waddy-Waddy in the UK.

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Picture this 65 years ago in dads backseat with AM radio blastimg.😊

[@Juan08135]

This songs gives me so many chills and makes me so happy I love it I love it I love it 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@christophernichols1379]

Go back seven more years and get a load of Ray Anthony's "Mr. Anthony's boogie". It represents the sound that the American heroes who fought, and won, world war two carried with them into battle. The roots of all American music. Love your reactions. God bless.

[@jonnno2439]

My brothers and me used to sing this together in the 50s. Great times,

[@sgt.bunbun1369]

Grew up watching mom n dad swing dance in the kitchen to this kind of music

[@jad4680]

"the flamingos i only have eyes for you" the greatest doo wop song ever recorded a mind blower ; )

[@m.frazier9952]

Yes Jad... The Flamingos were the greatest... please react to I only Have Eyes for you... Beautiful Romantic Song.

[@aWOKEn1445]

Oh yes, and Art Garfunkel did a killer version of that song, too!

[@raymoles]

This is a cover song. It was done originally by a group called "The Gladiolas". I believe in 1954.

[@FunkyMarcel]

written by Maurice Williams (Stay) of the Gladiola's

[@jennifer3735]

I ❤ you guys, every time I watch you I'm reminded of my parents music 🎶 🎵 such a joy 😊 ✌ ❤ 🇬🇧

[@adam.4487]

OMG I love them. Sad that not all of them are alive now. Lead singer has passed a long time ago. He was funny.

[@FrankATracy]

I saw them sing this song live in 1979 on the stage that comes out of the ground at Disneyland. In an instant this song became my favorite oldie’s rock song. And has been ever since. They were amazing!

[@rebeccalipps8007]

In the 90s a group came to my small town, they were billed as The Diamonds & performed this song just as seen here. My mother & I attended two years in a row. Good stuff!

[@kalasatwater2224]

One of my favorite oldies songs ^^

[@kathyborthwick6738]

You 2 are so much fun and your analysis spot on! Music and food - tools for building relationships especially with other cultures! RESPECT 🍃💚🍃👵🏽👋🏾🍃❤️🍃✨☀️✨

[@54nomore]

The cover by "The Diamonds" of the Gladiolas 1954 song of "Little Darlin." Went to number one on Billboard's top 100 back in 1957. These guys were great harmonizers as most of the 50's groups were back in the early days of Rock & Roll. Great reaction as always.

[@patsaylor8973]

One of the best of the 1950s!

[@Tr1k1e]

You guys should check put the movie soundtrack to That'll be the day. It's full of these oldie songs you have listening to lately

[@ronhunt9396]

Miss and remember it well

[@zamhobby9662]

you should watch the live show 2004 when they older, still perfectly

[@laurastormgarcia4353]

❤️❤️🥰🥰❤️❤️ That was outrageously entertaining!!! I’ve heard that song all my life, yet I’ve never seen these guys perform! How fun!!! 😂🤣😂

[@autumnamber6849]

Oh so ex ccxited that you reacted to The Diamons. A fav of mine.

[@carlajeangilliland70]

Got to see them live in 1961, fantastic singers.

[@matthewgibbs1366]

Love this song man. Glad y'all got to hear it finally. 👊

[@daveenglish2358]

You're gonna like at least one of these; "No Particular Place To Go"- Chuck Berry "New Orleans", by Gary U.S. Bonds, "Shout" by Isley Bros. "Yackity-Yack (Don't Talk back)" or anything else by The Coasters.

[@p.j.4738]

Gary U.S. Bonds: "I'm out of work".

[@kathyrizzi8754]

Another great song from the Doo-wop era, I was 8 when this song was on the radio. The lead singer was in two different groups at the same time.

[@rubysroom9469]

I love this song. I heard it on Spotify and listened to it about 5,009 times. If a boy ever played any of these old 50's songs for me I'd probably fall in love with him, lol

[@caseyw.8325]

They are hilarious!!

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

Their voices are beautiful instruments!☮️

[@charlesturner3688]

The Ventures Wipe Out live Japan 1965 in color

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Reminding me of my dad driving me as a little brat in back seat of his 56 chevy. 😊 great memories of dad thanks.

[@mathewsjoy]

Back then the bands are like, THIS is how to get the ladies? OK we can do this.....

[@francesmagro5468]

You guys are too funny. Thanks for the laughter.

[@thewiseoldherper7047]

There are a lot of great doo-wop songs from the 50s. This is one of my favs for the melodic voices. You have to do more.

[@grahamjohnbarr]

If you liked the Diamonds you will love the Deltones for a you beaut deep voice.

[@jaycooper2624]

When it comes to Doo Wop you cannot ignore the Diamonds. They had an absolute host of hits although pretty much every one of them was a cover version, the original version of this tune is by The Gladiolas. In the '50s, white folk covering black Doo Wop/R'n'R/R'n'B was extremely common because most radio stations would not play the black originals (except for the likes of Alan Freed) and the results were generally anaemic to put it mildly, but the Diamonds were an exception and did versions that occasionally improved on the originals (and always performed them with a touch of humour) - I think this is a case in point. Please check out my favourite of theirs called "She Say(Oom Dooby Doom) which has a special place in my heart. You will not be disappointed!!

[@user-fy8cd8tl8x]

Every breath i take by gene Pitney. You have reacted to two other of his songs. This one is one of my favorites..

[@patsalas5170]

This is crazy...I was only 7 when this was released...we had radio but no TV 😏 this is the first time I've ever seen who they were .🤣😲😜

[@RockinJohnny]

Wow thanks guys I just love a bit of Doo Wop music

[@bbylockdemdoors9107]

Hey, I recommended this...I wake up to this song every morning and listen to 5 to 1 by The Doors before bed lol

[@allenstark3586]

How about some more Donna Summer??

[@827dusty]

Oh those 1950s! So many "Doo-Wop" groups. This was the style in the 50s.

[@cdfdesantis699]

This particular singing style is called "hiccuping". Buddy Holly & Elvis Presley were 2 of the stars who used it, as well.

[@ajruther67]

I'm glad you took my suggestion as I knew you would be surprised but I'm disappointed you didn't do the other video when they sang it again 40 years later. They sounded just as good if not better.

[@sarahdeshay1394]

I agree the version done 40 years later was fantastic!

[@starababa1985]

And Dave Somerville was even more attractive!

[@vincentsheriff832]

Old rocker Maurice Williams wrote that song for them! Maurice also had a hit called Stay Just a little bit longer!

[@Teddystream.]

Dave Somerville formed this group in 1953 in Canada one of the earliest Do Wop Groups to record.

[@cellynn4702]

And the dance to this was fast calypso fun!

[@backbaconnbeer]

In Jan 1957 a black vocal group Gladiolsa released Little Darlin' and went to 11 on R&B charts. Then later that year a white Canadian group Diamonds sped the song up and it went to 1.

[@mikeyates7931]

Perfect for this time of year : "White Christmas" by The Drifters 🙏🙏🙏

[@sjddds]

Wow ! I was negative two when this song came out!

[@sheilaminardi1049]

hey guy's the dimonds led singer was dave sommerville and proformed live untill 2015 at 82 passing away

[@russelljoslinjr4387]

Good doo-wop!

[@nigelpage6868]

Damn, I always thought they was black!. Been listening to this for decades & never knew, awesome.

[@jeremycarlson7348]

If you compare them to their reunion in the 80's you might be surprised to hear how great they sound 40 years later.

[@ddrustysum69]

ACTUALLY saw them as a kid at the metropole onWalker road in Windsor ont and they stuffed the handkerchief in the little guys mouth.

[@kathifielder1110]

Elvis did this song just for fun in concert in 1975. Could you react to it please?

[@joevoshalike7114]

Check out Jerry Butler Your precious love

[@johnwinton2209]

Man.. thats good stuff.

[@doloresvargas6450]

Little Darlin' came out the year I was born 1957.Tony

[@carollittle1059]

Saw them live a couple of years ago at Doo Wop concert.

[@alexschonski3637]

From Toronto Canada .

[@carlosr2x2]

Maybe check out The Drifters...Under the Boardwalk...On Broadway...Up on the roof...to name a few. Saw these guys live...talk about talent...sheesh...

[@Ray013]

Saw them live in 64'