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Vic41


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Tom Hanks' Father:

 

If you were alive in 1957, and old enough to enjoy Rock and Roll, you will probably remember the group, The Diamonds" who had just launched their super hit "Little Darlin' ".

 

For those who were too young to remember - it was a time when performers were happy, enjoying themselves, respecting their fans, dressed appropriately and their lyrics could be understood. They did not feel obligated to scream, eat the microphone, mumble inaudible lyrics or trash the set.

 

In 1957, The Diamonds had a hit with Little Darlin".  47 years later, they were requested to perform at Atlantic City.  This link leads to both performances.  Watch the first one then scroll down for the new one 47 years later.

 

Tom Hank's father is much better looking than Tom, and even better looking with age.  ( because of better teeth?) In the linked videos Tom Hank's father is the lead singer on the left. He still has it!i    

 

Hope you enjoy.  47 years apart 2 performances

 

http://www.flixxy.com/the-diamonds-little-darlin-1957-2004.htm

 



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Have seen this before. Would have been a good one for "Who Is This"......



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Still plenty out there to choose from, Billy Coke Bottle used to be live on WA radio, but the political correctness police made them take it off, Morton was the best, LOL biggrin



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Ummmm......re Tom Hanks......lead singer not his father but the young shots of the lead singer have a remarkable resemblence.

See this info on Snopes;

http://www.snopes.com/movies/actors/tomhanks.asp

 



-- Edited by Vic41 on Tuesday 22nd of July 2014 04:32:13 PM

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that was great Vic. i was 12 when that came out 2nd record i had use to play it over & over. the first was (o bugger can't remember his name )  the song was o Dianna he was canadian i think.   great memories.  thanks.       got it Paul Anka . no good at spelling . 



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AWESOME Vic. I enjoyed the original but loved the second.

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There were some great songs around in that era, there are a couple of links to Juke Boxes with all the oldies on it here;

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t56536915/coolest-juke-box-ever/ 



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ha that was Pat Boone at beginning of second clip. just played it for five time . and will some more

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Glenelg wrote:

ha that was Pat Boone at beginning of second clip. just played it for five time . and will some more

The one doing the introduction ??? 



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yep  the one doing the intro.



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Thanks, he's taller than I thought he was....smile



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