"Diane" is a 1970 single for The Golden Gate. It was a hit for the group that year, registering on multiple charts.
Background "Diane" was composed by Billy Carl, Reid Whitelaw and Richard Bell. It was backed with "Make Your Own Sweet Music". Both sides were produced by Whitelaw & Carl Productions. They were released on single, Audio Fidelity AF 161 in February 1970.45Cat - The Golden Gate, DianeMusicVF.com - Diane: The Golden Gate The single is from the Year One album.Record World, February 14, 1970 - Page 8 record world Single Reviews FOUR STAR ★★★★ PICKS, GOLDEN GATE -Audio Fidelity 161. DIANE (Magic Fleet /Bates, BMI MAKE YOUR OWN SWEET MUSIC
While attending the Midem festival, Cyril Gee the managing director for music publisher Belwin-Mills had picked up "Diane" for countries other than the United States and Canada. It was also reported in the 14 March issue of Cash Box that "Diane" was released in the UK on the RCA label.Cash Box, March 14, 1970 - Page 60 Cash Box Great Britain
Reception Along with "Listen Here" by Jay Jackson & the Heads of Our Time, "Diane" was a Manufacturers' Chart Prediction in Billboard for the week of 7 February 1970.Billboard, February 7, 1970 - Page 10 Manufacturers' Chart Predictions, AUDIO FIDELITY
The single was a Four Star Pick in the 14 February issue of Record World. Solid success was predicted for the single.Record World, February 14, 1970 - Page 8 record world Single Reviews FOUR STAR ★★★★ PICKS, GOLDEN GATE -Audio Fidelity 161. DIANE (Magic Fleet /Bates, BMI MAKE YOUR OWN SWEET MUSIC
"Diane" was reviewed in the 14 February issue of Cash Box. It was positive with the reviewer writing that the sweet surface styling and the flashing tempo could give it Top 40 breakouts.Cash Box, February 14 1970 - Page 30 Cash Box Record Reviews, Choice Programming, THE GOLDEN GATE (Audio Fidelity 161)
A Billboard Top 60 Spotlight for the week of 28 February, the reviewer said that it had all the makings of a big one and called it a solid beat rocker that was loaded with bubblegum appeal. The chart potential was also noted.Billboard, February 28, 1970 - Page 68 TOP 60 SPOTLIGHT, THE GOLDEN GATE-DIANE (3:02)
Airplay It was reported in the 14 March issue of Record World that Diane was a Top Ten Smash at WTIX in New Orleans.Record World, March 14, 1970 - Page 18 record world Money Music By KAL RUDMAN, TOD 10 Smash WTIX, N. Orleans: "Diane," Golden Gate, A-Fidelity It was also in the Top 20 at stations, WLOF, WAYS, WABB, WACL, WIRL and WORD.Record World, March 14, 1970 - Page 22 Money Music (Continued from page 20), Golden Gate, Top 20 WLOF, WAYS, WABB, WACL, WIRL, WORD The following week, Record World reported that it was a regional hit in Charlotte, New Orleans.Record World, March 21, 1970 - Page 20 Money Music (Continued from page 18), Regional hit: Charlotte, New Orleans: "Diane," Golden Gate, A-F. It was also reported by Billboard for the week of 28 February that the single was a regional breakout in New Orleans.Billboard, February 28, 1970 - Page 52 Action Records, Singles, ★ REGIONAL BREAKOUTS, DIANE ...
Charts Record World Singles Coming Up "Diane" made its debut at No. 44 in the Record World Singles Coming Up chart for the week of 21 February 1970.Record World, February 21, 1970 - Page 26 record world Singles Coming Up, 44. DIANE
Record World 100 Top Pops "Diane" debuted at No. 100 in the Record World 100 Top Pops chart for the week of 7 March 1970.Record World, March 7, 1970 - Page 27 100 Top Pops Week of March 7, 1970, This Wk. Mar 7 100, last Wk. Feb 28 (-), DIANNE, Wks. On Chart 1 In its third week on 21 March, it peaked at No. 97. It maintained a chart presence for one more week.Record World, March 21, 1970 - Page 29 100 Top Pops Week of March 21, 1970 This Wk. Mar 21 97, Last Wk. Mar 14 98 DIANE, Wks. on Chart 3Record World, March 28, 1970 - Page 49 100 Top Pops Week of March 28, 1970 This Wk. Mar 28 99, Last Wk. Mar 21 97 DIANE, Wks. on Chart 4Record World, April 4, 1970 - Page 27 100 Top Pops Week of April 4, 1970 Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 "Diane" debuted at No. 105 in the Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart for the week of 14 March.Billboard, March 7, 1970 - Page 76 BUBBLING UNDER THE HOT 100Billboard, March 14, 1970 - Page 62 BUBBLING UNDER THE HOT 100, 105. DIANE The following week it dropped down to No. 113.Billboard, March 21, 1970 - Page 70 BUBBLING UNDER THE HOT 100, 113. Diane
Cash Box Looking Ahead "Diane" debuted at No. 23 in the Cash Box Looking Ahead chart for the week of 21 February 1970.Cash Box, February 14, 1970 - Page 26 Cash Box Looking AheadCash Box, February 21, 1970 - Page 12 Cash Box Looking Ahead, 23 DIANE Magic Fleet/Bates — BMI) The Golden Gate (Audio Fidelity 161) It peaked at No. 4 for the week of 14 MarchCash Box, March 7, 1970 - Page 14 Cash Box Looking Ahead, 10 DIANE Magic Fleet/Bates — BMI) The Golden Gate (Audio Fidelity 161)Cash Box, March 14, 1970 - Page 14 Cash Box Looking Ahead, 4 DIANE Magic Fleet/Bates — BMI) The Golden Gate (Audio Fidelity 161) during its six-week run.Cash Box, February 14, 1970 - Page 26 Cash Box Looking AheadCash Box, February 21, 1970 - Page 12 Cash Box Looking Ahead, 23 DIANE Magic Fleet/Bates — BMI) The Golden Gate (Audio Fidelity 161)Cash Box, March 28, 1970 - Page 18 Cash Box Looking Ahead, 10 DIANE Magic Fleet/Bates — BMI) The Golden Gate (Audio Fidelity 161)Cash Box, April 4, 1970 - Page 20 Cash Box Looking Ahead
References
External links Discogs - The Golden Gate – Diane / Make Your Own Sweet Music Scratchy 45's channel, Jun 27, 2018 - The Golden Gate - Diane - (45) (audio)