Doo Wop
The song “The Wind” was written by two members of the group Nolan Strong and The Diablos, that is, Nolan Strong and Bob Edwards. Nolan Strong and The Diablos released it first in 1954 on Fortune Records. The group members were Nolan Strong, Quentin Eubanks, Willie Hunter, Juan Gutierrez, and Bob “Chico” Edwards (guitar). They were an R&B and doo wop group that formed in Detroit. Nolan Strong is known for his high, other-worldly tenor voice. On “The Wind,” his unique voice, the instrumentation, as well as the talking bridge give the record a haunting quality. Other songs by the group include “Adios My Desert Love, “Can’t You Talk This Over,” “Mambo of Love, “If I, ” “Harriet,” “Goodbye Matilda,” “Beside You,” and “Mind Over Matter” among many others. They were popular especially in the Detroit area.
The Jesters did a cover of the song, with the recitation in the middle and all, which charted in 1960 at #110 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Chart. It was more popular regionally on the East Coast.
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Great track. Also just heard The Jesters version tonight for the first time.
It’s a fave.