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".
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. 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 . Released as the title track of their fifth
