Tom Hank's father

[GHD]

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 you that are too young to remember - it was a time when the 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 Hanks father is much better looking than Tom, and even better looking with age. In the linked videos

Tom Hank's father is the lead singer on the left. He still has it! Hope you enjoy.

47 years apart 2 Performances --

http://www.flixxy.com/the-diamonds-litt ... -2004..htm

He's the guy on the left with the high-pitched voice.

[Garry Russell]

Nice one George

Just shows what a lifetime of NOT taking substances and excessive alcohol can do

[DaveB]

Good one George

ATB
DaveB

[nigelb]

".....their lyrics could be understood"

Oh, you mean lke these:

"Who put the bomp
In the bomp bah bomp bah bomp?
Who put the ram
In the rama lama ding dong?
Who put the bop
In the bop shoo bop shoo bop?
Who put the dip
In the dip da dip da dip?"

Actually I love "Little Darlin" The Diamonds were originally a Canadian jazz group and did "Little Darlin" as a parody of Rock and Roll. It sold millions and made them rich. Contrary to popular myth, the father of Tom Hanks was never a member of the group!

Nigel²

Nigel²

[dodger]

That's what you call Music!!!

Nice one George and i remember that song well but i did not know that he was Tom Hanks Dad,

That was a great time back in the fifties, we had the new coffee bars and nite clubs of sorts just starting to appear,

Thanks for the post.

Roger.

[Airspeed]

Thanks George!
On many levels, I certainly don't perform as well as I did 47 years ago. (But I'm more at ease with myself )

[Garry Russell]

i did not know that he was Tom Hanks Dad,

Nor did I

I wonder if Tom knows?

[Jon.M]

Apparently not. Tom Hanks is under the impression that his father was a Chef/restaurateur named Amos Hanks not a Canadian singer named Dave Somerville.

http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/celebr ... amonds.htm

Obviously he should spend more time surfing the internet. Still enjoyed hearing the song again.

Jon

[dodger]

Oh well that's sorted that out!

Thanks Jon,

Roger.