While it is often viewed as a romantic ode, the duo's affiliation with the Baha'i faith led many to interpret the lyrics as a metaphor for a commitment to God.
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 . While it is often viewed as a romantic
The most prominent association with the title is the classic. The song was shrouded in mystery for decades
Explore the different musical eras of Diamond Girl, from 1970s soft rock to 80s freestyle: