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Re: who is your favorite doo-wop singer and songs [Re: pizzaboy] #784167
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The Diamonds were a Canadian group famous for "covering" songs originally recorded by black groups. Among their hits: "The Stroll" originally by Chuck Willis. "Silhouettes" originally by the Rays. "Little Darlin" originally by the Gladiolas.


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Re: who is your favorite doo-wop singer and songs [Re: Turnbull] #784169
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Originally Posted By: Turnbull
The Diamonds were a Canadian group famous for "covering" songs originally recorded by black groups. Among their hits: "The Stroll" originally by Chuck Willis. "Silhouettes" originally by the Rays. "Little Darlin" originally by the Gladiolas.


All great songs!


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Re: who is your favorite doo-wop singer and songs [Re: pizzaboy] #784193
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Originally Posted By: pizzaboy
Originally Posted By: bigboy
Don't know if true, but I got an e mail today which says that the father of Tom Hanks was the lead singer of the group "The Diamonds" who were famous for the song "Little Darlin" in the 50's

It's bullshit. I've seen that claim before but it's been debunked as an urban legend.

http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/celebrities/a/Was-Tom-Hanks-Father-In-The-Diamonds.htm
Thanks BB. I watched the video and can see hoe the rumor started. The lead sure looks like Hanks

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