Release Date: 02 February 2024
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988278224
Genres: Rock 'N' Roll Country
Description
At the turn of the '60s, The Blue Diamonds were the biggest pop duo in Europe, notably in Holland, Belgium, West Germany, Austria and Scandinavia. Their early successes were with note-for-note covers of contemporary US R&R hits, including '(Till) I Kissed You', 'Let It Be Me' and 'Cathy's Clown', which earned them the sobriquet "The Dutch Everly Brothers".
But their biggest record was a rocked-up revival of an ancient film theme, 'Ramona', originally a million-seller for Gene Austin way back in 1928.
They also charted heavily with covers of 'Oh Carol', 'Are You Sure', 'Little Ship', 'Dream Baby', etc.
This compilation presents the very best of their output between 1959-62, and includes all their major hits.
It is a remarkable body of work, and yet they remain virtually unknown in the UK, which was just about the only country in which they were unable to get a record away.
Tracklisting
Tommy Hunt
Kay Barry / Maureen Evans
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Johnnie Ray
Eddie Cochran
Various Artists
Billie Holiday
Charlie Applewhite
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Pug Johnson
Hacienda Brothers
Snuffy Jenkins
Michael Doucet
Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band
Hayes Carll
Doug Kershaw
