The Blue Diamonds

The Blue Diamonds were a Dutch-Indonesian brother duo who charmed Europe in the 1960s with their smooth harmonies and infectious pop covers. Brothers Ruud and Riem de Wolff, born in Jakarta before moving to the Netherlands, became best known for their 1960 breakout hit "Ramona," a folksy, Latin-tinged reinvention of a 1920s ballad. Their breezy style turned familiar tunes like "Save the Last Dance for Me" and "You Are My Sunshine" into fresh, danceable gems, often blending tropical rhythms with their signature close-knit vocals. They even put a quirky twist on novelty hits, like their German-language version of the bikini anthem "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Honolulu-Strand-Bikini." Though their popularity peaked in the early '60s, their remastered tracks showcase why they remain a nostalgic favorite for their sunlit, cross-cultural take on the era’s pop classics.

Genres

Indorock

Nederpop

Schlager

Latest Release

Ramona (Remastered)

The Blue Diamonds

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released February 19, 2024