Stroll
The Diamonds
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Come, let's stroll Stroll across the floor Come, let's stro-oh-oh-oll Stroll across the floor Now turn around, baby Let's stroll once more Feel so good Take me by my hand I feel so goo-ooh-ooh-ood Take me by my hand And let's go strolling In wonderland Strollin', oh yeah, strollin' ah Rock and ro-uh-oh-oh-oh-oh-llin' Strollin' Well rock my so-oul How I love to stroll There's my love Strolling in the door There's my lo-o-o-ove Strolling in the door Baby, let's go strolling By the candy store
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Written by: NANCY LEE, CLYDE OTIS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song Production"Stroll" is a song by The Diamonds which was released in 1958. It's one of the iconic songs from the doo-wop era of music.
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Chart PerformanceThis song reached the No.4 position in the U.S. Billboard hot 100 chart. It also made its way to No.5 on the R&B chart, showcasing it's nationwide popularity.
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Signature SoundMuch like other songs by The Diamonds, "Stroll" features a prominent doo-wop sound that was very popular amongst American audiences during the late 1950s.
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Song CompositionThe music composition of "Stroll" is in an open form, which allows for improvisation in dance, making the song popular in dance halls during its time.
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Dance PhenomenonThe song spurred a popular dance called "The Stroll," which began in black communities before becoming adopted by white teenagers. The dance involves two lines of dancers, men on one side and women on the other, creating a lane down which paired dancers stroll.
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Recording Label"Stroll" was released through Mercury Records, an American-based record label that hosted many popular artists during the mid-20th century.
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Band's SuccessThe Diamonds, a Canadian vocal quartet, met with considerable success during the 50s and early 60s, with "Stroll" being one of their well-remembered songs.
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Cultural Impact"Stroll" and the dance it inspired captured a significant moment in the 50s pop culture and music history, embodying the youth and energy of that era.
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Television AppearancesThe Diamonds performed "Stroll" on the popular American Bandstand TV show in 1957, further boosting the song's popularity.
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Song's LongevityDespite being over 60 years old, "Stroll" remains an enduring classic and is still played at 50s themed parties or events.
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Usage in MediaThe song has been used in various films and TV shows that aim to portray the atmosphere of the 1950s, further cementing "Stroll" as an iconic song of the era.
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Cover VersionsOver the decades, "Stroll" has been covered by numerous bands and artists, demonstrating its ongoing relevance in pop culture.
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