Girl — Diamond

A cornerstone of the Miami freestyle era , this version of "Diamond Girl" was a massive dance floor success.

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

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 . A cornerstone of the Miami freestyle era ,

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