Some Hearts Are Diamonds May 2026

Released in 1986, is both the title track and the second solo studio album by English soft rock musician Chris Norman , the former lead singer of Smokie . The album serves as a definitive departure from Norman's pop-rock roots, heavily leaning into the polished Euro-disco and synth-pop aesthetic of the mid-1980s. Production and Sound

The record is defined by its collaboration with , the mastermind behind Modern Talking . This partnership creates a "winning combination" of Bohlen’s signature high-energy, synthetic production and Norman’s famously raspy, gravelly vocals. Some Hearts Are Diamonds

: These tracks showcase the faster-paced, synth-heavy side of the production. Released in 1986, is both the title track

The album features several European chart-toppers and fan favorites: synthetic production and Norman’s famously raspy

: The title track is a standout ballad that explores themes of love and resilience, peaking in the top 20 across multiple European countries.