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The Diamonds – The Stroll / Land Of Beauty
Orchestra conducted by David Carroll
Written by George Stone (2)
78 RPM audio transfer
The Diamonds – The Stroll / Land Of Beauty
Label: Mercury – 71242
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Released: 1957
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Rock & Roll, Vocal, Doo Wop
Other side of this record: The Stroll
The Diamonds are a Canadian vocal quartet that rose to prominence in the 1950s and early 1960s. Formed in 1953 the group has had a number of line-up changes and is still active.
Original members:
Phil Levitt (Baritone vocals, born July 9, 1935)
Ted Kowalski (Tenor vocals, born May 16, 1931, died August 8, 2010)
Bill Reed (Bass vocals, born January 11, 1936, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, died October 22, 2004)
Dave Somerville (Lead vocals, born October 2, 1933, died July 14, 2015)
In 1958 Phil Leavitt retired and was replaced by Michael Douglas, and, in the following year, two Californians, Evan Fisher and John Felton took over from Bill Reed and Ted Kowalski.
Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912, the Gramophone Company established 78 rpm as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "non-breakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.
The Diamonds – The Stroll / Land Of Beauty
Orchestra conducted by David Carroll
Written by George Stone (2)
78 RPM audio transfer
The Diamonds – The Stroll / Land Of Beauty
Label: Mercury – 71242
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Released: 1957
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Rock & Roll, Vocal, Doo Wop
Other side of this record: The Stroll
The Diamonds are a Canadian vocal quartet that rose to prominence in the 1950s and early 1960s. Formed in 1953 the group has had a number of line-up changes and is still active.
Original members:
Phil Levitt (Baritone vocals, born July 9, 1935)
Ted Kowalski (Tenor vocals, born May 16, 1931, died August 8, 2010)
Bill Reed (Bass vocals, born January 11, 1936, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, died October 22, 2004)
Dave Somerville (Lead vocals, born October 2, 1933, died July 14, 2015)
In 1958 Phil Leavitt retired and was replaced by Michael Douglas, and, in the following year, two Californians, Evan Fisher and John Felton took over from Bill Reed and Ted Kowalski.
Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912, the Gramophone Company established 78 rpm as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "non-breakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.
