The Wind (Nolan Strong & The Diablos song)
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| "The Wind" | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
"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]
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]
Cover versions[edit]
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]
Personnel[edit]
- Nolan Strong – Lead vocals
- Juan Guitierrez – Tenor
- Willie Hunter – Baritone
- Quentin Eubanks – Bass
- Bob "Chico" Edwards – Guitar
References[edit]
- ^ Jim Dunn. "Nolan Strong | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
- ^ "The Wind Lyrics". Lyrics.com. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "The 100 greatest Detroit songs ever! | Local Music". Detroit Metro Times. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ Lindsay Planer (1971-11-17). "Gonna Take a Miracle - Laura Nyro,Labelle | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
- ^ William Ruhlmann (1991-02-25). "Mama, I Wanna Make Rhythm - The Chenille Sisters | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
- ^ "Roots Vinyl Guide". Roots Vinyl Guide. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
