The Stroll

The Diamonds, Led Zeppelin

About The Stroll

"The Stroll" is a song written by Nancy Lee and Clyde Otis and performed by The Diamonds. It reached #1 on the Cashbox chart, #4 on the U. S. pop chart, and #5 on the U. S. R&B chart in 1957. The song was ranked #48 on Billboard magazine's Top 50 singles of 1958.


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Come, let's stroll
Stroll across the floor
Come, let's stro-oh-oh-oll
Stroll across the floor
Now turn around, baby
Let's stroll once more

Feel so good
Take me by my hand
I feel so goo-ooh-ooh-ood
Take me by my hand
And let's go strolling
In wonderland

Strollin', oh yeah, strollin' ah
Rock and ro-uh-oh-oh-oh-oh-llin'
Strollin'
Well rock my so-oul
How I love to stroll

There's my love
Strolling in the door
There's my lo-o-o-ove
Strolling in the door
Baby, let's go strolling
By the candy store

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The Diamonds

The Diamonds is a Canadian vocal quartet that rose to prominence in the 1950s and early 1960s with sixteen Billboard hit records. The original members were Dave Somerville (lead), Ted Kowalski (tenor), Phil Levitt (baritone), and Bill Reed (bass). They were most noted for interpreting and introducing rhythm and blues vocal group music to the wider pop music audience. Contrary to popular myth, the father of Tom Hanks was never a member of the group. more »

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Written by: NANCY LEE, CLYDE OTIS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song release
"The Stroll" was released by The Diamonds in November 1957.
Genre
The song belongs to the doo-wop style which is a genre of rhythm and blues music originated in the African-American communities in the 1940s.
Chart Performance
The song was a popular hit and reached number four on the Billboard pop charts and number five on the R&B charts.
Dance
The song is often associated with a line dance of the same name, hence the title "The Stroll."
Resurgence
The song saw a resurgence of popularity in 1973 when it was featured in the film "American Graffiti."
Composition
The song was written by Nancy Lee and Clyde Otis.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have remade "The Stroll" since its original release, including Neil Sedaka and The Beach Boys.
Group History
The Diamonds are a Canadian vocal group that was popular in the 1950s and early 1960s. "The Stroll" is one of their most recognized songs.
Legacy
"The Stroll" went on to become one of the biggest dance crazes of the late 1950s, and is still often played at dance parties and weddings for the line dance.
Recognition
The song is included in Robert Christgau's "Basic Record Library" of 1950s and 1960s recordings, published in Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies (1981).

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