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1954 single by Nolan Strong & The Diablos From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The Wind" is a 1954 doo-wop song by Nolan Strong & The Diablos. The song appeared originally on the group's second 45rpm single, "The Wind" b/w "Baby Be Mine" (Fortune Records).[1] The lyrics describe a man who feels the summer wind blow as he thinks about a lover who left him.[2]
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"The Wind" | ||||
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Single by Nolan Strong & The Diablos | ||||
from the album Fortune of Hits: Vol. 1 | ||||
B-side | "Baby Be Mine" | |||
Released | 1954 | |||
Genre | Doo-wop, soul | |||
Length | 3:03 | |||
Label | Fortune Records Fortune 511 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Nolan Strong, Bob Edwards, Devora Brown | |||
Producer(s) | Devora Brown | |||
Nolan Strong & The Diablos singles chronology | ||||
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In 2007, The Metro Times listed "The Wind" at no. 11 in The 100 Greatest Detroit Songs list - which was the November 11 cover story.[3]
"The Wind" was the group's only national hit,[citation needed] though most of the group's other hits were local successes in Detroit, including "Mind Over Matter" (1962), which went to no. 1 on local radio station play lists in 1962.[citation needed]
The Jesters reached no. 110 on the Billboard chart in 1960 with a cover of the song.[citation needed]
Mark Sultan of King Khan & BBQ Show, recorded a version of it for the 2010 tribute album, Daddy Rockin Strong: A Tribute to Nolan Strong & The Diablos. The vinyl LP was released by The Wind Records and distributed by Norton Records.[4]
Laura Nyro covered the song live in concert and on her album, Gonna Take a Miracle.[5]
The Chenille Sisters covered the song on their album, Mamma, I Wanna Make Rhythm (1991).[6]
The Calveys featuring Gino Romano, a doo-wop group, released "The Wind" on a Comma Records 45rpm (C-445).[7]
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