A Canadian vocal quartet formed in Toronto in 1953, The Diamonds enjoyed
multiple successes at the end of the decade. Originally made up of Dave
Somerville, Ted Kowalski (tenor), Phil Levitt (baritone) and Bill Reed (bass),
the doo-wop and rock'n'roll band signed to the Mercury label recorded the albums
America's Number One Song Stylists (1958), The Diamonds Meet Pete Rugolo (1958),
America's Famous Song Stylists (1959) and the traditional country album Songs
from the Old West (1960). Between 1956 and 1961, a succession of hits hit the
charts, the most popular of which were "Litt...