Little Darlin
The Diamonds
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Eye, yi-eye-eye-eye Yi-eye-eye-eye Ya-ya-ya-ahh Little darlin', oh, little darlin' Oh-oh-oh where a-are you? My love-a, I was wrong-a (la-la-la-la-la-la) To-oo try to lo-ove two A-hoopa, a-hoopa, hoopa Kno-ow well-a that my love-a (la-la-la-la-la-la) Wa-as just fo-or you, oh only-ee-ee-ee you [SPOKEN:] My darlin', I NEED you (la-la-la-la-la-la) to call my own and NEVER do wrong. To Hold in mine your little hand (la-la-la-la-la-la). I'll know too soon that ALL is so grand. Please, Hold my hand My dear-a I-I was wrong-a To-oo try to lo-ove two A-hoopa, a-hoopa, hoopa Know well that my love-a (la-la-la-la-la-la) Wa-as just for you, oh only-ee-ee-ee you
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Written by: Maurice Williams
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Little Darlin" was released on January 1, 1957. The song was written by Maurice Williams and was recorded by Canadian doo-wop group, The Diamonds.
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Chart PerformanceThis song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 3 on the Billboard R&B chart. Despite its success, it never reached number one.
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Record Label"Little Darlin" was released under the Mercury Records label. It took only 20 days to become a Top 10 hit from its date of release.
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Song LengthThe running time of the song is approximately 2 minutes and 8 seconds.
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Cover Version"Little Darlin" is a cover of a song that was originally performed by The Gladiolas, later known as Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs. The original version peaked at number 11 on the R&B chart.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a man pleading with his loved one, referred to as "Little Darlin," to come back to him.
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Platinum StatusAccording to the band's official website, "Little Darlin" is one of the most played songs of all time and has received a standard gold certification, indicating sales of over one million units.
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Group CompositionThe Diamonds were composed of four members - Dave Somerville (lead), Ted Kowalski (tenor), Phil Levitt (baritone), and Bill Reed (bass).
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Pop CultureThe song was featured in the 1986 film "Stand By Me," a coming-of-age movie based on Stephen King’s novella "The Body."
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Noteworthy ImitationThe Diamonds' version of "Little Darlin" is known for imitating the sounds of a cracking voice and a high-pitched falsetto, which was different from the more traditional doo-wop songs of that era.
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Live PerformancesEven after five decades, The Diamonds still perform "Little Darlin" at their concerts, much to the delight of their fans.
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