SOME 50'S!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Diamonds - Little Darlin' REACTION
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- FIRST TIME HEARING The Diamonds - Little Darlin' REACTION
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You guys are really getting into the American Graffiti soundtrack!! Watch the movie. You’ll love it. It’s set in 1962. Last night of summer. Cruising and rock and roll
I haven't seen that movie since I was a kid and I'm 46 now. I actually thought about it the other day. Think I'll rewatch it soon.
Great Movie, one of my faves 😊
It should be noted that America Graffiti was George Lucas’ breakout film and starred Ron Howard who was a top young actor and is now a top tier producer/director.
@@colinstevens2691 I only saw it the one time and I don't remember it much unfortunately.
Also - look for a very young Harrison Ford in American Graffiti. You've already reacted to several of the songs that are in this movie.
Another legendary band from that era is The Drifters. "Up on the roof", "Saturday night at the movies", "save the last dance for me", "on Broadway", and "under the boardwalk", are just a few great songs by them
There Goes My Baby, This Magic Moment, and White Christmas!!!
"When this old world starts getting me down, and people are just too much for me to face." Those lyrics still apply today. Maybe even more so. "I climb way up to the top of the stairs, and all my cares just drift right into space." Perhaps a metaphor for getting the hell away. "On the roof, its peaceful as can be. And there the world below can't bother me."
We all need a place to chill like that.
@@dontworrybehappy8080 yeah we do, and that's exactly why I love that song.
Fantastic suggestion.
Another great vocal group from that era are the Tokens. They had a big hit in 1961 called "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". I think you'll both really dig it! And Jay will love the falsetto.
That was covered by a group called tight fit in the 80's
A real classic!
YES YES YES!!!
The Lion sleeps tonight was written by a group of singers from south african Zulu tribe. Watch Video : Salomon Linda and the nightbirds.
Mel's Drive In is from the movie "American Graffiti" a movie made about the year 1962, released in 1973. Richard Dreyfus, Ronnie Howard and host of other stars were in this comedy of growing up and leaving home. Worth a Watch. This song Little Darlin' was really meant to be comical anyway. the whole movie has a fifties and early 60's soundtrack playing throughout, pre- Beatles.
It was also on the tv show Happy Days
Harrison ford
@@shirleybuffington6420 Not exactly. The one they used in Happy Days was a set that they built. In American Graffiti, Mel's was a real place called Tiny Naylor's. I ate there.
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "The Stroll". YES, This is a vocal quartet.
Jay & Amber, for great 50’s songs check out Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers "Why Do Fools Fall in Love", "Goody Goody" and “The ABC's of Love“!!! Frankie was only age 13/14 when recording these hits!!
1 of my favorites
Another good movie "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" about Frankie Lymon with Halle Barry and Viveca Fox.
One of my favorite scenes in American Graffiti is The Stroll. Makes me want to watch the movie.
Frankie also influenced Michael Jackson.
We used to dance "the Stroll" at the sock-hops" (held in the school gym where you had to take off your shoes to protect the floor). It was great because you could ask a girl to dance that you didn't really know (yes, kids, we used to do that - face to face and ask for a date) and she wouldn't feel any pressure.
In this genre -"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by The Tokens is a MUST HEAR !! Rocketed to #1 in 1961. The lead singer, Jay Siegel, still rocked the falsetto in a PBS reunion concert/program in 2000.
That was a kind of rip-off of "Wimoweh." but I still like it.
I love that your grandpa was only 7 years old. It shows how timeless music is, it really does bring us together…across time and cultures
I was a teenager in the 70s and there was a lot of 50s revival nostalgia. Of course "American Graffiti" was big but TV shows like "Happy Days" and "Laverne and Shirley" were also popular and we had "sock hops" at school. I had a 50s compilation album with this song on it.
Your comment made me think about Sha Na Na 😊
Happy Days was series based on the movie, and Laverne & Shirley was a spinoff from Happy Days. (Ron Howard and Cindy Williams straight from the movie to series :) )
@@MarkBriggs411 I never knew that about Happy Days. But if I ever open a beer company it's going to be named Hossenpfeffer Inc.
Oh wow. I’m loving that you’re reaching back to the 50s and 60s to react to some of the greatest music ever. Thank you so much. The Diamonds had a few big hits including The Stroll, which was one of the dances popular at that time. Love your channel. 👏👏🇨🇦🇨🇦
My grandpa was a teen in the 50s and he still loves sharing this music with me! The Platters, The Flamingos, The Drifters - you both have so much ahead of you and I'm so excited to watch you experience it!
You guys really should watch "La Bamba" Great movie and great insight into the life of the legendary Ritchie Valens. The concert towards the end featuring Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, The Big Bopper and Jackie Wilson, along with Ritchie is amazingly done. And the performances by the the actors playing them gives you goosebumps.
Yes, an outstanding movie!
I'd say I've been patiently awaiting them to do this, but I'm not at all patient. One of my faves so I 2nd this!
I believe they've already done La Bamba but did the Los Lobos version from the movie instead of Ritchie's original
ooooo i like that movie
The 50s was a great time for music! A few of my favorites are 'Lonely Teardrops' by Jackie Wilson and 'Come Go With Me' by The Del- Vikings. I think you'll enjoy the movie 'American Graffit.' Although it's set in the early 60s, the soundtrack includes a lot of the songs from the 1950s, too.
This song is a great example of "Do wop" music at it's finest...Hope you guys have been havin a great Holiday so far...Ty for this one
They need to hear Sha Na Na "Get a Job"
@@willowthegood9035 Good one but why not listen to the original version by the Silhouettes. Right here! ua-cam.com/video/ysKhbaLyIFw/v-deo.html
I was about to post the same thing. When I think Doo Wop I think of this song first. Perfect.
I love just aout all older genres of music, but I never could take a liking to 50's do wop. For some reason it grates on me.
@@willowthegood9035Originally done by the Silhouettes.
Yes in high school 73 when American Graffiti came out. For a period of time the 50s became a popular thing again
Happy Days TV show, Grease on Broadway, Sha Na Na, Laverne and Shirley, and later Grease the movie. A lot of great stuff was created.
Yep. I had a turquoise blue stretchy shirt that had Fabulous Fifties written, in glitter, on the front.
You guys should watch a live performance of this song as the guy with the high falsetto voice is hilarious to watch! Also you might consider "Love Potion #9" by The Clovers, "Stranded in the Jungle" by The Cadets, "Charlie Brown" or "Yakety Yak" by The Coasters or even "Baby Sitting Boogie" by Buzz Clifford. There were so many fun songs back then. Love that '58 Edsel in that picture. I once restored a '59 Edsel myself :)
There's also "Please Mr. Custer" by Larry Verne, "Snoopy VS The Red Baron" by The Royal Guardsmen, "Pink Shoe Laces" by Dodie Stevens, "Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb" by Ed Byrnes & Connie Stevens, "Along Came Jones" by The Coasters, I could name fun novelty songs from that era all day, lol.
... and " Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini - Brian Hyland
This reminds me of watching the Sha Na Na variety show. Maybe Happy Days or Laverne and Shirley. Probably one of my favorite songs from that era because of the falsetto.
The genre is Do Wop…which was huge in the mid to late 50’s and early 60’s.
There’s a song called Duke of Earl (I can’t remember the name of the group). That song is another Do Wop classic👍🏼😊
Gene Chandler is the singer/artist
Gene Chandler sang The Duke of Earl, his only big hit, but boy, it was a BIG hit!
Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson would be a great early 60’s one to check out 😊
ohYeah!! :}
Love that one
Yes please!!!
My Dad would go around the house singing this song to us when we were little and Friday nights were 50's dance nights at our house, we loved watching our parents dance and sing to this great music. I grew up on 50's and 60's music, I loved it. Watching the Diamonds perform this live is a must, it's very entertaining!
When I was a little kid this was a hit. The Diamonds were from Toronto where my dad and mom and I was born. My dad loved this song. It was a huge hit and he sang it to me. I loved it so much. It makes me want to cry every time I hear it.
Another great group from the '60's is Jay and the Americans. Their 1965 hit "Cara Mia" will blow your socks off! The lead singer, Jay Black, has such a powerful voice.
Btw...Cara Mia means 'my beloved" in Italian.
I recommend the studio version.
I've mentioned Jay and the Americans several time. Jay Black's voice is stunning. I hope they will react to this group soon.
Loved Jay and the Americans, especially when they sang This Magic Moment!
The original group sang this on PBS 50's special...outstanding...another reason to support PBS. That show was classic with all the originals, including the McGuire Sisters. When Rosie Hamlin sang 'Angel Baby' I cried through the whole song. So grateful I grew up in those decades.
Yr correct not too long ago. The lead singer was great his name escapes me.
There are some great performances from that PBS special, I've seen it a few times. They've all gotten much older but could still sing beautifully.
Oh YES, - I LOVED Angel Baby. Also Bobby Freeman singing - Do you Wanna Dance?
@@macpduff2119 The Ramones did a great cover of Do you Wanna Dance
@@9RJA sadly many are dead today.
You really have to watch the video of them singing this song in 57 ...and the original group does it in the 2000s...great stuff
Doo Wop music can be so good. Blue Moon and Life could be a dream are two of my absolute favorites.
You should check out Since I Don't Have You by The Skyliners, great 50s doo-wop! You'll love it!
In American Graffiti the director wanted to add as much oldies as possible so throughout the movie he has the characters listening to the Wolfman Jack oldies radio show.
“Save the last dance for me” - The Drifters
This was one of the best times in music history
The Coasters "Life could be a dream" and the Marcels "Blue Moon" are my two favorite 50's songs.
This was my parents era. My Mom graduated in 1958 and was an Elvis lover but all this music was played in our house as well. We also had country and gospel and the blues going. My parents managed bands for a few years and met Ike and Tina Turner , B.B. King and others. Music was a BIG deal in our house.
"LONELY TEARDROPS" 1959, Jackie Wilson. Amazing kind of singing.
One song that really epitomizes the 50s to me is 'Little Star', by the Elegants. 'The Stroll' (also a dance), by these guys was mentioned in the comments, and you can see a scene in American Graffiti of the students dancing to it. Just about every big song from that era was in the film. And Wolfman Jack- the greatest Dj of all time! Some doo wop classics are 'There's a moon out tonight', 'Come and go with me', 'Blue Moon', 'The Duke of Earl', 'The book of love', and 'I wonder why', by Dion and the Belmonts. 'Those oldies but goodies' is another I'm partial to.
You really need to watch American Graffiti on your movie channel. It’s full of this music. It’s sweet and a great representation of the late 50s and early 60s.
When I was little, I came across a bunch of my mom's old records, from the 50s when she was a teenager (I'm 63). It was a stack of 45 rpm, 78 rpm and 33 1/3 rpm vinyl, and this one was one of my favorites! I'd sit there next to our big cabinet stereo, replaying it over and over, until I had memorized every lyric, every note, both instrumental and vocal. What a song! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
The Diamonds were a 50's Canadian quartet and had another big hit called The Stroll. I have always believed that John Lennon used the spoken section of this song as a template for the spoken section in his Happiness Is A Warm Gun song.
I love 50s music! Happy New Year! !
I have always loved the 50s. When my niece was little I used to play this song with her and she loved it too!!! AHHH MEMORIES!!!!
One of my old time favorites. This and Sixteen Candles. All songs I remember from the day. Part of my cd collection are all these songs from the 50's and sixties which I love, especially since some of these groups were made up of a mix of ethnicities.
Dion and the Belmonts fit right in with this rabbit hole you're going down.
You all HAVE to watch American Graffiti on your movie channel, that soundtrack is fire! Although it's gonna be hard to edit because there is SO much music throughout the entire movie, but it's an excellent movie and I think you two will really enjoy it.
Great music! There are so many awesome 50's and early 60's tunes out there! And the movie "American Graffiti" is simply the best way to hear lots of them and to watch history at the same time. ✌🇨🇦
Since you guys are doing the 50's era, you might want to check out the "Drifters". Specifically, "There Goes My Baby" sung by the Late great "Ben E King"! He would later on do "Stand By Me" after his time with the Drifters. Another great song of all time!
This was my parent's music! I grew up on this always in the background of everything in my life lol.
Something special and innocent about the 50's and the sounds that came from it. It is easy to see why people get caught up in it being a special era.
Del vikings- come go with me, skyliners - since I don’t have you, gene chandler- duke of earl. Trust me you will love them all
1957 -- first year of college -- icy mountain roads -- lights from the dash -- then -- out of the radio -- castinettes and a swirl of sound -- little darlin! -- never heard anything like it -- never will forget it
The Skyliners .... SINCE I DON'T HAVE YOU. (1959) The Duprees ... YOU BELONG TO ME. (1962) Two songs that are classics.
So many wonderful songs from this period. I was 5 years old when this song charted but I had a sister who was 10 years older than me and she used to run home from high school in time to watch American Bandstand. She'd drag me out into the middle of the living room floor and practice all those wonderful 50's dance moves so I learned them at an early age.
Of course, The Diamonds were a Canadian quartet from my hometown of Toronto and that made them extra special for me. Great reaction Jay and Amber, you'll definitely enjoy your musical journey through the 50's, what a prolific and important time in musical history!
Love it. Makes me feel that I'm in my 60s and I can dig it.
True classic! LAST KISS by The Cavaliers is a Must Hear!
You have to watch that movie and it will all come together. This is how I spent my teen years. Great music, fast cars and cruising the streets looking for a race. (1967)
Maurice Williams who wrote this song and originally recorded it in 1957 with his singing group The Gladiolas. He is African American and still alive. He also wrote the song "Stay( just a little bit longer)".
It's really nice to see that you guys love the 50's DooWop and 60's music as well.Here are 3 from the from that era that i'm sure you guys will like. " So Fine " by The Fiestas and " Could This Be Magic " by The Dubs, and "Save The Last Dance For Me " by Ben E. King and The Drifters Have a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season.
One of my favorites. Back in the day Disney had a music show called DTV and they used to play “Little Darlin’”. Classic
I enjoy those on videodisc, haven't seen them online anywhere.
@@fluffylobster2916 You’re right. they used to have some. Now they only have Belly of a Whale!
Got to see them live about 8 years ago.
Better than seeing them dead. 🤷♂️
" Silhouette's " by the Rays was released when I was a year old. I'm 66 now and still love this classic song.
This is one of my very favorite oldies. I love it. ❤️
Yes to American Graffiti! You should also consider Pleasantville. It is a more modern movie set in the 50s that is an amazing story and is visually stunning. With great music, of course.
Here six songs of the 1950's or 1960's you might want to check out:
The Capris - There's a Moon Out Tonight
The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes for You
Fred Parris and the Satins - In the Still of the Night
The Skyliners - Since I Don't Have You
The Rays - Silhouettes
Shep & the Limelites -"Daddy's Home"
The Fleetwoods singing "Mr. Blue" from 1959.
I was just 12 when American Graffiti came out...absolutely loved the movie and the soundtrack
You guys are the best and truly honest reactions describing detail songs 👍
I was 10 years old when this song came out, but as a teenager, the crowd I hung around with only played 50's music...love watching these videos!
We still have Drive In diners like that here in Bakersfield. This was a fantastic selection. I love these oldies. The quality of the vocals and layers of sound and the romantic lyrics - great reaction. Thank you.
So happy you are recognizing music from this era. And happy you are aware of American Graffiti! Hope to see it on your movie channel soon. Feel better, Amber. I just spent 3 weeks getting over a respiratory infection that started out with a scratchy throat. If it gets worse for you, get to your doctor and get on an antibiotic as quickly as you can. Thanks for this reaction, guys. Take care and be well. Happy New Year, everyone! Peace.
There's a Moon out Tonight by the Capris and Since I Don't Have You by the Skyliners are two of the greatest beautiful Doowop songs ever. Worth considering to react to
I Dissagree lol....Listen to Share by Frankie Lymon, or you're my heart's desire by The Avalons
Two hearts make one love by the wisdoms. In my opinion
'Little Darlin' one of my all-time favourite recordings. I always thought they were Black, especially because of that fab deep voice.
It's funny Amber mentioned she got an Elvis vibe from this song,Elvis covered it on stage (though somewhat comedically) in the 70s
Please watch American Graffiti soon! It’s the perfect movie to watch while you’re on this oldies kick.
The Del Vikings - Come And Go With Me - 1957
Love, love, love that song
I am 72 --it warms my heart to see these young people loving and appreciating these oldie and goodie tunes .!
Excellent you are exploring music from that era. Here's a few others to consider:
Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs - *"Sugar Shack"* ...(This record was produced by Norman Petty in Clovis, New Mexico. He was the man who discovered Buddy Holly)
Bobby Darin - *"Dream Lover"*
Bobby Darin - *"Splish Splash"* ...(This is early Bobby Darin. It has a more rocking feel than songs he did later in his career)
Paul and Paula - *"Hey Paula"* ...(Two friends from college recorded this is a small Texas town. A local DJ heard it and soon became a huge hit for the duo.)
Shelley Fabares - *"Johnny Angel"* ...(Shelley was the teenaged star of the "Donna Reed Show" and was Elvis' leading lady in three of his movies.)
Nino Tempo and April Stevens - *"...Deep Purple"* (A hit for this brother and sister in 1963. The song was covered by many artists. Music written in 1933, lyrics added in 1938)
The Poni-Tails - *"Born Too Late"* ...(This song was actually the B-side of another song. It reached #7 on the Billboard Top 100 in the year 1958.
The Murmaids - *"Popsicles and Icicles"* ...(Amber, you'll be pleased to know this is one of the first songwriting successes that David Gates had before his Bread days!)
Dusty Springfield - *"Wishin & Hopin'"* ...(An early Burt Bacharach co-write. Dusty is also remembered for her hit, "Son of a Preacher Man")
Sam Cooke - *"You Send Me"*
The Drifters - *"Save The Last Dance For me"* ...(A much covered song throughout the years)
The Chiffons - *"He's So Fine"* ...(This was the song that George Harrison was famously sued for allegedly stealing the melody for his song, "My Sweet Lord")
Brenda Lee - *"Sweet Nothings"* ...(Brenda "Little Miss Dynamite" Lee showing her _superb_ rockabilly chops! This is excellent stuff!!)
Bobby Vee - *"Take Good Care Of My Baby"*
The Shangri Las - *"Remember (Walking In The Sand)"* ...(This song was covered by Aerosmith many years later, Proof the song aged really well)
The Lennon Sisters - *"Tonight You Belong To Me"* ...(The harmonies of these girls was simply fantastic and perfect! Highly underrated talent!)
Frankie Avalon - *"Venus"* ...(Not to be confused with the famous song of the same name that was done by the Shocking Blue in 1969)
The Platters - *"Twilight Time"*
The Ronettes - *"Be My Baby"*
Fantastic selections! And thanks for the notes on some of them.
Why do Fools Fall in Love by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers is another great one. Look for a video of them performing.
You're really hitting some of the great classics.
This was written by Gladiolas, a black vocal group, leader Maurice Williams, inspired by the same girl who was the subject of "Stay" 1960 Williams with the Zodiacs. He says he was madly in love with her, but couldn't make it work.
I love that you are enjoying the oldies! Great music. Romantic, real singers, fun. Please keep it up
The pictures in the music video are from the movie American Graffiti
Give "Cara Mia " by Jay and the American if still doing 50 & 60 music sure you'll like
I was born in 1971...love 50's music one of my aunt and uncles I lived with always had it on.......great music and pure.
LOVE this song! One of the Greatest of the 50’s. And as always, you two are awesome! ❤️❤️
Please do Ronnie Milsap. Thanks Robs.
Specifically "Smoky Mountain Rain"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@BillGraper Thats a good one. I was hoping maybe "What a Difference You made in my life". But Smokey Mountain Rain would be good too.
My current early Sixties jam is double shot of Sam Cooke: "Twistin' the Night Away" and "Chain Gang", gets me dancing through the warehouse at 7am!
I was 8 yrs old when this song came out, always loved it & the Doo-Wop era, from then on, the music just kept on getting better. There’s still a lot of us Boomer generation loving to here songs from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. The 80’s had great music also. Thank you for playing songs for us oldies.👍👏👏👏♥️♥️🌺🌹
The Rays , silhouettes! Great doo wop . And the Flamingos - i only have eyes ….classics !!!
American Graffiti is a great movie!! You guys will love it!
Funny you should mention Elvis. He does a great version of this live, in the '70s. He had a tendency to ab lib the words to his songs in his performances, and this song was perfect for that.
For an Elvis 1950's song how about Elvis's first release in 1954, That's All Right Mama. You want to hear that original song that world first heard from Elvis!
I remember when "Little Darlin" first came on the radio. One of my favs then, one of my favs now!
Eddie Cochran. Summertime Blues. Somethin' Else. C'mon Everybody. 20 Flight Rock. HUGE pioneer and influence on The Who and everyone who has ever rocked,
You should try:
Little Eva: Loco-Motion
Frankie Avalon: Booby Socks to Stockings
Brian Hyland: Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini
Tennessee Ernie Ford: 16 Tons
Richie Valens: Donna
These are all from the same time period and were songs I listened to growing up from my mom’s old 45 rpm records.
Love, love, love. When I hear these songs they always remind me of my Dad. ❤❤❤
Omg first the At the Hop, then Little Darlin! Probably my two favorite Doo Wop songs of all time! You guys are on fire!🔥
This song was played for years. The Bassman voice was part of lots of songs. "Precious Love" by The Temptations comes to mind.
Bill Haley and his Comets is cool. Upbeat and you can dance to it.
Thank You 🙏 guys. It’s fantastic hearing these amazing songs from the early days of rock
Welcome to Doo Wop, folks! Check out "Sixteen Candles" by the Crests. Anything by Dion and The Belmonts. "Denise" by Randy and the Rainbows. "The Still of the Night." Many more. 1957-63.
The video on the Diamonds song is from the movie American Graffiti
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Now age 74, this was the music I grew up with and still love so much. Interestingly, in my teen years, there was a curbside grill that had a bubble on top where the local radio station broadcast from on the weekends. The bubble was overlooking the parking area where we would dance (called the shag) and the DJ would comment on who was there and their dancing style while on the air. It was called Sonny C’s and the DJ was broadcasting from the “Bird On The Curb.” Great music and fun times. It was music performed by pure talent. I have been following y’all for some time and so enjoy all your reactions, especially the stroll back in time. Beyond Motown, may I suggest that you explore some Philly Soul music. You will find it hard to stay still listening. As Philly Soul grew in popularity, it migrated south and morphed into Carolina Beach music. I’m in North Carolina and we loved to shag. I suggest that you check out The Band of Oz (any selection), The Embers, Chairmen of the Board, Bill Dill and the Rondells etc! I have a Pandora station called Carolina Beach Music and when I listen, I’m in heaven. Thanks from a true fan!
1960/61 was the year of the tragedy song. Dickey Lee, Mark Demming, Ray Peterson, J. Frank Wilson and Thomas Wayne. Pure heartbreak songs.
"Rockin' Robin" by Bobby Day is one of my 50's favorites. The Jackson Five did a cover of it. ☮❤🎶
I love the 50's and 60's music and your reactions!
I really love the '50s! If you like doo-wop (Little Darlin' fits) you gotta hear 'Blue Moon' by the Marcels!!! High Energy!