Big Blue Diamonds
Little Willie John
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Big diamonds, big blue diamonds, on her finger (On her finger) Yes, 'stead of a little band of gold (Big blue diamond) Big diamonds (big blue diamonds) Big blue diamonds (big blue diamonds) Tell a story of the love That the one man could ever hold (Of them all) She wanted more than I had money to buy So she left me, then got lonesome, I am told Big diamonds, blue diamonds Now she'll trade them in For love behind little band of gold (Little diamonds) Big diamonds (big diamonds) Big blue diamonds (big blue diamonds) How they sparkle But what can they do to warm your soul? (Warm her soul) When you're lonesome in the moonlight Want the lovin', yes Big as diamonds (diamonds) They're blue diamonds (diamonds) They're so wreckless and cold (Big blue diamonds) I'd gladly do my part to mend her broken heart But the last one over grows cold Big diamonds (diamonds) Big blue diamonds (blue diamonds) I don't want them, no-no I just want a love behind a band of gold. (A band of gold)
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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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