The Blue Diamonds Ramona - Portrait (LP)

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(Mercury) 16 tracks - Original 1960 to 1965 'Fontana' recordings Why they chose'Ramona' for a... more

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The Blue Diamonds: Ramona - Portrait (LP)

(Mercury) 16 tracks - Original 1960 to 1965 'Fontana' recordings

Why they chose'Ramona' for a single, nobody knows anymore. But that the Blue Diamonds with their rousing version of the first hit of film history (the melody was written in 1927 to accompany the silent film'Ramona') 1960 a sensational sales success in the record industry is no question at all. With the Blue Diamonds not only the international success of the Dutch beat scene began; the brothers Rudi and Riem Wolff, as they were called, also paved the way for numerous other bands of Indonesian descent, who with all the carelessness of their youthful age broke away from the conventions that determined the Dutch music market at that time.

Like many young musicians of that time, the Blue Diamonds were also interested in the great hits that mainly came to Europe from the USA. But they did not stop at pure replaying, but developed their very own, instrumental pop style, which formed the basis of a long career. While other Indonesian colleagues like'Rene and his Alligators' or'The Tielman Brothers' who moved to Holland could at best count on a loyal following in relevant clubs, the Blue Diamonds immediately reached the top of the international charts. And were able to hold their own for several years against the strong Anglo-American competition.

The Wolff family came to the Netherlands in 1949. Both brothers, who played the guitar perfectly and were exceptionally good rhythm & blues singers, started out in a Hawaiian band. After all, it was the success of the'Everly Brothers' that led to the record debut of the Blue Diamonds. And if mockers at the time thought that everything the Everlys sang would go straight into the Diamonds' music portfolio, this selection of great successes shows that Rudi and Riem had indeed put together a specific Blue Diamonds repertoire. The interesting song mix ranged from the 1960 novelty hit'Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Honolulu Strand Bikini' to the evergreen'All Of Me' and'Sukiyaki', the first bestseller to come from Japan, from own versions of American standards like'Red Sails In The Sunset' to German hits like'Lady Sunshine and Mister Moon', which were written especially for the Blue Diamonds.

In retrospect, however, one recording towers above all the others, for'Ramona' was not only the first single ever to reach the 250,000 mark in Holland, but was also sold more than a million copies here. Yes, it went even further, because through'Ramona' the unmistakable voices of the Blue Diamonds also impressed the large audience on the other side of the Atlantic with sensational sales figures.

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Interpret: The Blue Diamonds
Album titlle: Ramona - Portrait (LP)
Label PolyGram
Geschwindigkeit 33 U/min
Vinyl record size LP (12 Inch)
Record Grading Mint (M)
Sleeve Grading Mint (M)
Artikelart LP
Genre Schlager
EAN: 0042283879218
weight in Kg 0.21

Blue Diamonds, The - Ramona - Portrait (LP) LP 1
01	Ramona	The Blue Diamonds
02	Liebe mich	The Blue Diamonds
03	Die blaue See	The Blue Diamonds
04	Golden glänzt das Meer	The Blue Diamonds
05	My Sunny Sunshine	The Blue Diamonds
06	Ein Schiff fährt nach Shanghai	The Blue Diamonds
07	Träum von mir	The Blue Diamonds
08	Blaues Boot der Sehnsucht	The Blue Diamonds
09	Wie damals in Paris	The Blue Diamonds
10	Angelina, lass das weinen	The Blue Diamonds
11	Lady Sunshine And Mister Moon	The Blue Diamonds
12	Ahoi-Ohé	The Blue Diamonds
13	Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Honolulu Strand...	The Blue Diamonds
14	Sweet Lorraine, komm wieder	The Blue Diamonds
15	Gib dein Wort, Linda-Lou	The Blue Diamonds
16	Sukiyaki	The Blue Diamonds

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The Blue Diamonds

The Blue Diamonds were the Indonesian-born brothers Rudy and Riem de Wolff, born on 12 May 1941 and 15 April 1943 respectively. In 1949 the family moved to Holland, where, like so many youngsters, the two were smitten with the hits pouring in from the United States. At their musical father's wish they learned the guitar, were soon accompanying themselves and formed a little band at the end of the 1950s.

They gave their first performances at festivals for Dutch and Indonesian audiences and were spotted by a talent scout. In 1959 they debuted as the Blue Diamonds with Till I Kissed You, a number by their beloved Everly Brothers; further covers such as Cathy's Clown and Let It Be Me followed. When the Everlys' label moved to block the competition, producer Jack Bultermann suggested reworking old American standards.

From the store of evergreens Bultermann picked eight songs, reworked them and gave them a contemporary sound. Ramona, originally a 1920s waltz by Mabel Wayne, he turned into a brisk foxtrot – and hit the bullseye. With their flawless harmony singing the brothers stormed the charts, including in a German-language version. The success opened the door to an international career for the Blue Diamonds.

On the German market the Blue Diamonds were no longer unknowns when Ramona appeared at the end of 1960 and held the top of the charts for weeks. Publicists praised the rock beat of their guitars and the exotic timbre of their voices; television appearances added to their popularity. With a modern sound and guitars placed centre stage, they appealed to teenagers too.

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