What year did the diamonds record little darling?

The Diamonds are a Canadian vocal quartet that rose to prominence in the 1950s and early 1960s with 16 Billboard hit records.
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The Diamonds
Years active	1953–present
Labels	Mercury
Website	www.thediamonds.live
Members	Gary Owens Adam David Marino Michael Lawrence Jeff Dolan

What genre is little darlin by the diamonds?

little darling n

(child: affectionate)

Who was the lead singer for the diamonds?

Dave Somerville, the lead singer of the famed doo-wop group The Diamonds, best known for their 1957 hit “Little Darlin’,” has died. He was 81.

Where is Maurice Williams from?

The Diamonds, four gentlemen from Toronto, Canada, were one of the most popular singing groups of the 1950s. This versatile group was signed to Mercury Records and was designated to cover the recordings of black artists, as was often the practice in those days because many radio stations wouldn’t play “black” songs.