Diamonds
The Diamonds are a Canadian vocal quartet that rose to prominence in the 1950s and early 1960s with 16 Billboard hit records. The original members were Dave Somerville (lead), Ted Kowalski (tenor), Phil Levitt (baritone), and Bill Reed (bass). They were most noted for interpreting and introducing rhythm and blues vocal group music to the wider pop music audience. |
Birth and Death Data: Died Ceased 1962
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1955 - 1957
Roles Represented in DAHR: Vocal group
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 12539 | 10-in. | January, 1956 | You baby you | Diamonds ; Nook Schreier Orchestra | Vocal group | ||
| Mercury | 12540 | 10-in. | January, 1956 | Why do fools fall in love | Diamonds ; Nook Schreier Orchestra | Vocal group | ||
| Mercury | 12802 | 10-in. | March, 1956 | Little girl of mine | Diamonds ; Nook Schreier Orchestra | Vocal group | ||
| Mercury | 12803 | 10-in. | March, 1956 | The church bells may ring | Diamonds ; Nook Schreier Orchestra | Vocal group | ||
| Mercury | 15047 | 10-in. | January, 1957 | Faithful and true | Diamonds | Vocal group | ||
| Mercury | 15048 | 10-in. | January, 1957 | Little darlin' | Diamonds | Vocal group | ||
| Decca | 88557 | 8/26/1955 | Smooch me | Diamonds | Vocal group | |||
| Decca | 88558 | 8/26/1955 | Be my lovin' baby | Diamonds | Vocal group | |||
| Decca | 88559 | 8/26/1955 | Nip sip | Diamonds | Vocal group | |||
| Decca | 88560 | 8/26/1955 | Black denim trousers and motorcycle boots | Diamonds | Vocal group |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Diamonds," accessed January 19, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/312082.
Diamonds. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 19, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/312082.
"Diamonds." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 19 January 2026.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Diamonds (Musical group) - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n94046233
Wikidata: The Diamonds - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2410857
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/140438204
MusicBrainz: The Diamonds - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ded75e69-b485-426c-96b9-79d1fff7d6bf
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/697195 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/697195
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