The Diamonds was the most successful white group to cover the hits of some of the great black artists of the 50’s. Among them was “Why Do Fools Fall In Love,” originally done by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers and their biggest hit, “Little Darlin’, originally done by the Gladiolas. Following that was their top-10 hit, “The Stroll.” It was one of the biggest dance crazes of the 50’s. A copy of the single is worth up to $30.00. In 1956, Mercury Records released the EP ,“Golden Hits,” by the Diamonds. A copy is worth up to $500.00 today.

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