The Wind (Nolan Strong & The Diablos song)

"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 thinks about a lover who left him.[2]

"The Wind"
Single by Nolan Strong & The Diablos
from the album Fortune of Hits: Vol. 1
B-side"Baby Be Mine"
Released1954
GenreDoo-wop, soul
Length3:03
LabelFortune Records
Fortune 511
Songwriter(s)Nolan Strong, Bob Edwards, Devora Brown
Producer(s)Devora Brown

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, 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.

Cover versions

The Jesters reached no. 110 on the Billboard chart in 1960 with a cover of the song.

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
  • Nolan Strong – Lead vocals
  • Juan Guitierrez – Tenor
  • Willie Hunter – Baritone
  • Quentin Eubanks – Bass
  • Bob "Chico" Edwards – Guitar

References
  1. Jim Dunn. "Nolan Strong | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
  2. https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/6387469/Nolan+Strong/The+Wind
  3. "The 100 greatest Detroit songs ever! | Local Music". Detroit Metro Times. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
  5. Lindsay Planer (1971-11-17). "Gonna Take a Miracle - Laura Nyro,Labelle | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
  6. William Ruhlmann (1991-02-25). "Mama, I Wanna Make Rhythm - The Chenille Sisters | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
  7. "Roots Vinyl Guide". Roots Vinyl Guide. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
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