This Diamond Ring
Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Gary Lewis
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Who wants to buy this diamond ring? She took it off her finger, now it doesn't mean a thing This diamond ring doesn't shine for me anymore And this diamond ring doesn't mean what it meant before So if you've got someone whose love is true Let it shine for you This stone is genuine like love should be And if your baby's truer than my baby was to me This diamond ring can mean something beautiful And this diamond ring can mean dreams that are coming true And then your heart won't have to break like mine did If there's love behind it This diamond ring can mean something beautiful And this diamond ring can mean dreams that are coming true And then your heart won't have to break like mine did If there's love behind it This diamond ring doesn't shine for me anymore And this diamond ring doesn't mean what it meant before So then your heart won't have to break like mine did If there's love behind it
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Written by: AL KOOPER, BOB BRASS, IRWIN LEVINE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Music Genre"This Diamond Ring" is a pop song, more specifically classified under 'Pop Rock Music'.
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Song CreatorsThe song was written by Al Kooper, Bobby Brass, and Irwin Levine.
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Sales AchievementReleased in 1965, "This Diamond Ring" became a million-selling hit single.
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Chart RankingThe song reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1965.
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Song CoverGary Lewis & the Playboys covered "This Diamond Ring", which proved to be more successful than the original release by Al Kooper.
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Music StyleUnlike Al Kooper's original intent for the song to be an R&B song, Lewis's version is done in a 1960s pop style.
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Record LabelThe song was released under Liberty Records, a record label based in the United States.
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Song InterpretationThe song is often considered a "break-up" song, as it discusses the themes of a scorned lover looking to sell a diamond ring.
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Gary Lewis Context"This Diamond Ring" was Gary Lewis & the Playboys' debut single, launching their musical career.
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Song's LegacyThis Diamond Ring has been covered by numerous artists over the years, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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Hall of FameGary Lewis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame where he mentioned "This Diamond Ring" as one of his greatest hits during his acceptance speech.
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Al Kooper's RoleAl Kooper had originally intended the song for the American singer Ronnie Dove, but it was eventually given to Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
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Song CompositionThe song was originally composed by Al Kooper on an upright piano.
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