Diamonds In The Rough – Part X

It’s been a long time – months – since our last edition of Diamonds in the Rough, the Special Feature that points folks to some of our favorite posts from the past.

Of course, there’s a reason that we haven’t done one of these for a while, and it’s something I’ve mentioned before. The simple fact is that we’ve gradually worked our way through all the older posts and had almost caught up to the more recent ones. But now some time has passed, so once again I have a larger pool and more fish to go after.

Hopefully you’ll like some of the catches below.

John Barry Orchestra – “Diamonds Are Forever”

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Ken Curtis – Crooner Turned Cowboy

One of my all-time favorites, and definitely holds the record for videos.

The Fallacy Of The Famous Dueling Banjos

I’ve always been fascinated by things like this.

Did Gene Pitney Sing For Los Bravos?

Either way, the legend persists.

Elvis Has Achieved A Type Of Immortality

Remember, I said ‘a type’ of immortality.

The Singing Side Of Clint Walker

One of the most popular recent posts. Lots of fans.

The Persistence Of Wesley Tuttle

An amazing story in many ways.

The Shocking Of America

The title could mean a lot of things, but it is all about music.

The Lost Voice Of Ann Richards

Another one of those head-scratchers.

The Crooning Side Of Dick Powell

Not only did he croon, he was famous for it.

In Appreciation Of The Amazing Viola Smith

Couldn’t resist adding this one, even though it’s very recent.