The Wind (Nolan Strong & The Diablos song)

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"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]}

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]

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

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