The Paradons
The Paradons are know best for the beautiful "Diamonds and Pearls," which reached number 18 on the pop chart in 1960, nine rungs higher than it registered on the R&B chart. The quartet, comprised of friends William Powers and Bill Meyers plus Chuck Weldon and West Tyler, gigged at school dances and local clubs around Bakersfield, CA, singing what the audience requested until a chance to record came about with Milestone Records. Their first session, one night of work, yielded eight sides, including the hit "Diamonds and Pearls" and the B-side "I Want Love." "Diamonds and Pearls" became a favorite on radio stations and generated appearances on American Bandstand, the Apollo, the Howard, and other top venues for R&B artists. Money problems put a monkey wrench in the mix, however, and the group disbanded after disenchantment set in. The follow-up "Bells Ring" failed to do anything, and neither did "Take All of Me" nor "I Had a Dream." The group stayed together less than a year, but Milestone kept issuing Paradons sides until they exhausted the supply. Making rock & roll records, even good ones, didn't prove fruitful for the Bakersfield lads.
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Diamonds and Pearls
Jazz - Editado por Black Sheep Music el 22 oct. 2014
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Diamonds and Pearls
R&B - Editado por Madelon Music el 22 jul. 2014
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Diamonds and Pearls
Jazz - Editado por Stars and Stripes el 22 oct. 2014
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The Paradons & The Trend Tones
R&B - Editado por Madelon Music el 22 jul. 2014
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The Paradons - Star Hits
R&B - Editado por Don't stop the music el 16 sept. 2021
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The Paradons - Music History
Soul - Editado por Vintage Jukebox el 6 ago. 2021
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The Bluejays Meet the Paradons Doo Wop
Pop - Editado por Classic Records el 25 may. 2009
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