Big Blue Diamonds
Gene Summers
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Big diamond, big blue diamonds on her finger Instead of that little band of gold Big diamond, big blue diamonds tell a story Of a love that no one man could ever hold [Chorus] She wanted more than I had money to buy So she left me for a stranger I've been told Big diamond, big blue diamonds now she'd trade them For the love behind that little band of gold Big diamond, big blue diamonds how they sparkle But what can they do to warm your soul When you're lonesome in the moonlight and need some lovin' Big diamond, big blue diamonds are so cold [Chorus]
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Written by: EARL JENNINGS CARLSON, EARL JENNINGS CARSON
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Big Blue Diamonds" is a popular song written by Earl J (Kit) Carson in the early 1960.
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First InterpretationThe original recording was done by US R&B singer "Little Willie John."
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Little Willie John's VersionWhile the song's initial fame came from Little Willie John's 1962 version, the song was never a hit for him during his short and troubled life.
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Cover by Gene SummersIn 1981, American rock and roll singer, Gene Summers, covered the song "Big Blue Diamonds."
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Gene Summers' VersionSummers' rendition of the song was released on the French album, "Texas Rock and Roll."
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A Legacy of CoversThe song has since been covered by a wide array of performers, including legends like Sam the Sham, Gary Stewart, Jerry Lee Lewis, Don Gibson, and Van Morrison.
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GenreThe song is typically classified as a blend of Rock and Roll, Texas Blues, and Country.
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Cultural Impact"Big Blue Diamonds" has managed to indelibly imprint itself on the music scene in the United States and beyond, with its enduring appeal being borne out by the large number of cover versions it has inspired.
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Song's ThemeThe song speaks of despair and longing for lost love, conveyed through the imagery of big blue diamonds as a metaphor for teardrops.
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Willie John's LegacyDespite his unexpected death at a young age, Willie John's initial recording of "Big Blue Diamonds" continues to keep his musical legacy alive.
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