The Diamonds – Little Darlin’
About The Song
"Little Darlin'" is a well-known track by The Diamonds, a doo-wop group from Canada. Maurice Williams, leader of the Gladiolas, wrote the song. He was just 16 when he created it, inspired by a girl who was also the focus of the Gladiolas' earlier hit, "Stay." Williams was deeply in love with her but couldn't make the romance work. He poured his feelings of regret into the song, hoping to win her back. In 1957, The Diamonds recorded their version, which became a hit and reached number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
The song "Little Darlin'" is a timeless love ballad about yearning, memories, and regret. The lyrics tell the story of a man asking his former love, "little darlin'," to come back. He shares his strong affection and admits his past faults, promising a better future together. It goes beyond a simple romantic tune, exploring the emotions and challenges of love and personal flaws. With its catchy harmonies and nostalgic feel, the song remains a beloved classic in pop music history.
Let's sing together:
Dave Somerville]:
Ah ya ya ya ya
Ya ya ya ya, ya ya ya
Hey, little darlin'
Oh, little darlin'
Oh ho where are you
My lover, I was wrong-ah
To try to love you
Ah ooh ah ooh ah ohh ah
No way-ah
That my love-ah
Was just for you
For only you
[Spoken by Bill Reed]:
My darlin', I need you
To call my own and never do wrong
To hold in mine your little hand
I'll know too soon that all is so grand
Please hold my hand
[Sung by Dave Somerville]:
My dear-ah, I was wrong-ah
To try to love you
Ah ooh ah ooh ah ohh ah
No way-ah
That my love-ah
Was just for you
For only you
