Diamond: Girl

The song was shrouded in mystery for decades due to a lip-syncing scandal similar to Milli Vanilli. While the group Nice & Wild performed it, the original lead vocals were actually recorded by John Minnis .

Released as the title track of their fifth studio album, this jazz-influenced soft rock hit peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Written by Jim Seals and Dash Crofts , the lyrics use gemstone imagery to describe a woman as a "precious stone" and a "shinin' star". Diamond Girl

In his album Still Rock 'n' Roll , Neil Diamond featured a track titled "Diamond Girls" as a satirical jab at materialism, contrasting his "hometown girl" with the flashy imagery often associated with the phrase. The song was shrouded in mystery for decades

The most prominent association with the title is the classic. Written by Jim Seals and Dash Crofts ,

Explore the different musical eras of Diamond Girl, from 1970s soft rock to 80s freestyle: