1970s song `Darling`

[237SJ]

Who sang the song `Darling` in the early to mid 1970s? I think it was a white band, probably British or American. It was a bit cheesy but I would like to put it on my ipod for nostalgic reasons.

[factor-fiction]

No, the best 10cc stuff for me was The Wall St shuffle and Rubber Bullets area. Yes I liked Original Soundtrack and Dare too but preferred the earlier stuff

[237SJ]

Sorry factor, we crossed posts. Some of the words I rememer from that song was something about a picture on a wall "and i`ve kissed it a thousand times". It was an awfully long time ago but I can hear the song in my mind and I think those were the words.

[factor-fiction]

Dolly, My Love by the Moments is the only other one from mid 70s I can think of that sounded like Darling

[237SJ]

I loved Dolly my Love by the Moments. It definitely wasn`t that.

[factor-fiction]

Thos elyrics sound like the Four Tops - I can't help myself

Leaving just your picture behind (Ooh)
And I've kissed it a thousand times (Ooh)

[237SJ]

It was definitely a white band. Probably British

[factor-fiction]

I give up for now. Goodnight.

[237SJ]

Me too. I`ve sent an email to a friend who is a walking music encyclopeadia. If he doesn`t know, nobody will. Night x

[twix123]

Could it be 'Oh Darling' by Supertramp from the album 'Breakfast in America'? Although a bit late, released in 1979, it is a different song to the Beatles one of the same name.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgFsQgbdGLs&feature=related

[factor-fiction]

The lyrics suggested are almost identical to those in the Four Tops song I mentioned, but you seem certain it's not that song.
Is the song definitely called Darling , or was that just part of the lyrics?

[Joeyjake]

Was it the song by Johnny Reid? "Darlin' I'm feeling kinda lonesome, I'd call you on the phone some, but I don't have a dime" ...?

[B00]

That's the Frankie Miller song mentioned by Factor on post number one Joeyjake :-)

[carmalee]

the frankie miller Darlin was a huge hit in Rhodesia in the 70's - very evocative of that time for me - all they guys were away in the army for six weeks - back home for five for about five/six years. Really brings back memories for me

[chrissa1]

Has anyone mentioned Darling by The Beachboys?

[factor-fiction]

Yes, I mentioned the versions by the Beach Boys and the mid 70s version by David Cassidy.
I think the memory can play tricks regarding song lyrics and dates. I still think the answer is Frankie Miller or Four Tops or both

[237SJ]

OMG chrissa you are such a star! That is the song. I`m amazed it has proved to be so elusive. And by such a major band as well. Well done.

[237SJ]

Sorry factor, I didn`t take much notice of your mention of the beachboys because you mentioned David Cassidy and I knew it wasn`t him. I`ll have to tell my music fanatic friend the result of my search tomorrow. I tried to hum the tune to him on the phone today and I think he thought I was nuts.

[chrissa1]

Wowee, thanks 237SJ. I'm glad I solved the problem. As soon as I read your question I could hear the opening line. It was a great song and I must go on ITunes and add it to my library. Thank You for reminding of it.

[Ellipsis]

Well done factor30 and chrissa1!

[factor-fiction]

It's good that you've now found it, 237SJ. We enjoy these challenges