Claude Diamond
Diamond Dust
© 2004 Claude Diamond (783707838922)
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A thoughtful mix of Americana/roots country music with fresh concepts and strong lyrics. Some of the songs will have you laughing and some will bring tears.
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Claude Diamond is a singer/songwriter living near Atlanta Georgia. He started performing while in college during the 1950s in Mississippi Honky-Tonks. Upon graduation he stopped performing and started teaching school. During 2004 he released his first CD of original songs "Diamond Dust". The disk includes ten Americana/Roots songs including Cajun, blues, country and bluegrass. It's on the Vettset label and all songs are published by Vettset Music (BMI). The CD is receiving airplay in the U.S., Europe,UK, Canada and Japan. It reached #21 on the Roots Music airplay chart and # 51 on the Americana chart. Claude performs his acoustic show in the Southeastern US, Europe and the UK.
Claude's interview with Bart Ebisch is now online at www.altcountry.nl/diamond.html.
FIVE STAR CD REVIEW: "This album is as young and as cool as roots country gets..Claude's songwriting is exciting and his storytelling is unique. Some songwriters just have an inner gift for writing interesting songs and Claude has this gift for sure." ROOTS MUSIC REPORT
FOUR STAR CD REVIEW: "What a great album this is. Claude Diamond tells dramatic stories,but keeps them always funny in a very original way..hope is always aroung the edge. Very soon this Diamond is bigger in Europe than in America." BART EBISCH..WWW.ALTCOUNTRY.NL
FOUR STAR CD REVIEW: "This album is a real country gem. A true original country classic."
BLUE BOOGIE...WWW.BILLYBOP.BE
CD REVIEW: "Diamond Dust is a delightful disc full of clever and mostly light hearted songs."
COUNTRY ROOTS MUSIC
CD REVIEW: "Claude is without a doubt country to the bone and the stylistic diversity used to frame his first-rate wongwriting insures there's never a dull moment from start to finish. Claude Diamond is one of those hidden treasures assuredly worth seeking out and DIAMOND DUST is a true gem.
AnnMarie Harrington www.takecountryback.com
Diamond Dust was selected by www.altcountry.nl as a top album of the year for 2004.
Diamond Dust was picked by Take Country Back, AnnMarie Harrington, as #12 on the list of notable albums for 2004.
"Diamond Dust is vintage Claude Diamond, a true master of the trade..American Tonight
"There's not a dud in the bunch" Bill Wence Promotions
"If you are going to listen to the CD DIAMOND DUST be sure you can't do anything else for about 40 minutes. Each story holds you in a grip you can't escape. I have decided to make DIAMOND DUST the CD of the month.
George Backer...Country Special...
"So you retire and start a new career? You do if you're Claude Diamond. The amazing thing is that this is really good! Who knew?" The Bear..WQBR..www.bear999.com
Claude's "Half My Doublewide" won first place in the country category of the Dallas Songwriters Association 2003 songwriting contest. "Edge of the World" won the winter 2004 lyric writing competition. Both songs are on Diamond Dust.
Diamond Dust met the criteria for soundtrack material with TransMedia Corporation.
Diamond Dust has made the recommended list for American Music for 2004 at www.americanmusicbelgium.homestead.com
"Real songs people can relate to sung by someone who wrote and understood the life's lessons he sings about".
Mr. Wonderful-WJJC Music Director & host of Americana 441/ Commerce, Georgia
"I've enjoyed listening to your great music and songs and I will give it regular airplay on our radio show...
Raymond-Radio Atl "Roots Revival" / Bree Belgium
Lyrics:
When I looked in the mirrow this morning I saw a bad imitation of me...LAST MAN ON EARTH
She left Louisiana mud on my soul and in my blood...
LAND OF ZYDECO
I opened the front door could not believe my eyes that girl had drove off with half my doublewide...HALF MY DOUBLEWIDE
Girl it's hard to reach for the stars working under hoods of old worn out cars...LAND ON THE MOON
She told me when Hell freezes over she'd give me a call well I'm still in Key Largo waiting for snow flakes to fall... I HOPE HELL FREEZES OVER
I fear the sands of time have buried everything I love north of exit ten...NORTH OF EXIT TEN
When my life is on the downside I can't afford a shrink I play me some Haggard and Jones...I DROP QUARTERS
He lay down on a park bench between the sports and social news...EDGE OF THE WORLD
All I need is that girl of mine and a big ol' glass of mad dog wine...THE GIRL I LOVE
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Highway of life
author: pierre vanheersHighway of life and Diamond Dust : The best CD I've heard in the last 10 years. What a beautiful voice and what a songwriting. GREAT !!!
Great True Country
author: Beth Brown "My Kinda Country""What a great sound/songwriting CD is "Diamond Dust". True Roots Country music..Congratulations Claude, production team and musicians... Beth Brown My Kinda Country, QBN-FM96.7 Australia & OCRN-Fort Worth Texas
- author: sandra nieto muñoz
El disco me parece fantástico. lo que me sorprende es es que Claude tenga 67 años. Quizas por ello, reune la sabiduría que le ha permitido hacer un disco que, basado en la tradición, suena fresco, actual. Es puro country,pero no es un pastiche. Muchos de los grandes soñaría con con grabar un disco de esta categoría, sencillo, cálido, agradable (no empalagoso), muy musical...con una sabiduría prodigiosa. De lo mejor que he escuchado en tiempo. Nunca es tarde para descubrir a un genio. Gracias Claude.
- author: B. Dailey
Love the real heart hurtin' feeling on this here cd!! Can't wait for the next one. Miss ya Bubber....write.
Dis is da stuff!
author: Craig Van JacksonIf John Prine had consumed less alcohol he would be Claude Diamond now. I don't know why the f*ck Willie Nelson is not covering Claude's songs so write him! http://www.willienelson.com/headquarters/contact.htm
- author: Al Caruso
Diamond Dust is a wonderful CD. Voice and music are just great! The CD is a pleasure!
I call this Real Country Music
author: Don at Donsaction.comlistening to and playing country music the last 35 years I call this Real country Music
CD of the month July 2004 in the radio program COUNTRY SPECIAL
author: George Backer Radio Beverwijk The Netherlands"If you are going to listen to the CD Diamond Dust by Claude Diamond be sure you can't do anything else for about 40 minutes. Each story holds you in a grip you can't escape. Also the perfect balance between singing and used instruments holds you to switch off the CD player".
old time country music
author: Debra PlachThis is the music style I heard growing up as a child in Georgia.It brings back wonderful memories! Keep writing these true country music songs.
Excellent songwriter
author: Steve EricksonClaude has an excellent ability to write songs about people we all recognize. They are true to life portraits of people that suffer, survive and learn to deal with life. The music is varied as well and it is one of those CDs you find yourself singing along with. I enjoy this CD very much and would highly recommend it.
there are some gems in this diamond dust
author: thomas oliverintelligent lyrics matched by impressive but simple melodies. if you like your country real, you'll love: half my double wide; land on the moon; edge of the world, to name just three.
is claude diamond john prine?
author: bart ebischwhat a great album this is. claude diamond writes dramatic stories, but keeps them always funny in a very original way. hope is always around the edge. very soon this diamond is bigger in europe then in america.
A great CD
author: Lonnie LadsonTraditional country music is rapidly disappearing. It is so good to hear an artist who writes and sings good traditional country music.
great lyrics-with feeling
author: Leon and Gayle MeenachBALLAD LYRICIST AND SINGER Claude Ray still has alot of Roxey Miss. in his soul and lyrics.We have known Claude for years and during his early song writing.He gets better with age-like fine wine.We think he has captured the real feeling of country and with a ballad flavor of James Taylor.He is real country-not this new stuff.Leon and Gayle Meenach-Locust Grove,Ga.
better with age
author: Captain Johnif ya like him as country, you should have heard him play the blues when he was a pore black chile in Roxie,Mississippi. He can play anything with feeling, from Willie to John Lee Hooker. Keep them songs a coming, Claude Ray.
- author: Lars G Lindberg - MCWC Radio / Mora Sweden
Hi Claude ! Your CD made it all the way over the Ocean to Sweden. It´s a GREAT album and I really enjoy putting such great music out on the air. To all the readers I also must say that this is it.
DAMOND DUST IS BETTER THAN SNUFF!!!
author: Nona VoylesHeard some of these lines when I worked with him and knew he had it in his heart, now I hear it from his soul! He's got what it takes!
Real gut- level country
author: john whittGreat songs, bring out real feelings about real life. Deep meanings, tempered with subtile humor....keep 'em coming Claude. Like a good wine...ya get better with age.
There's a jewel in this case.
author: David ShieldsThe only thing Claude Diamond needs for stardom in the gritty waters of country music is a star maker; the rest of the ingredients are there in his lyrics and music. How does somebody like this go without discovery? Diamond Dust is pure, unembellished country music -- a jewell is in this case!
Intelligent songwriting with wit and feeling.
author: Biff CondorI saw Claude perform in Atlanta. I was impressed by the strength and variety of his songs, so I bought the CD. I was not disappointed. The songs on the CD cover a variety of subjects and all are outstanding examples of adult songwriting, not the candyass crap you hear on "Country Radio." Buy it, you'll like it!
Claude Diamond is the real deal!
author: tunelawyerWhen I first heard "Half My Doublewide," I knew Claude Diamond was no country-star wannabe. He is the real deal!! The songs on this CD, all self-penned, are brilliant. From rockers like "Doublewide" or "Last Man on Earth" to the tenderness of "Land on the Moon," Diamond's talent as a complex and multi-faceted writer and performer really come through. His rough, Kristofferson meets John Prine vocals will keep you smiling, as will the subtle wit that hides in every line. "The Phone Call" will send chills down your spine. Keith Stegall, where are you? Alan needs to cut that one! If you miss country music the way it used to be before drum loops and belly button rings, spend an hour with Claude Diamond. He is a 5 carat gem!