Available Worldwide June 9 on Bongo Boy Records

A remarkable chapter in rock music history comes full circle this June as recording artist Sapphire Star releases her highly anticipated new single, "Diddle Diddy Dee," available worldwide on June 9 through Bongo Boy Records.

Written by award-winning songwriter Gar Francis and produced by Monique Grimme for Sapphire Star Studios and Bongo Boy Records, "Diddle Diddy Dee" carries a unique story that spans more than a decade and pays tribute to one of rock music's most influential eras.

Inspired by "Louie Louie," the iconic hit made famous by the legendary 1960s American rock band, the Kingsmen, "Diddle Diddy Dee" was originally envisioned as a vehicle for the band's unforgettable lead singer, Jack Ely. In 2015, at the request of Gar Francis, producer Monique Grimme personally presented the song to Ely. Tragically, only a few months later, Ely passed away in April 2015 before the project could be completed and recorded.

What might have remained an unfinished musical dream has now been brought to life.

Today, Bongo Boy Records proudly unveils "Diddle Diddy Dee" as a vibrant new recording performed by Sapphire Star and produced by Monique Grimme, who also lends her vocals to the track. Blending vintage rock-and-roll energy with modern production, the song captures the spirit of the classic era while introducing a fresh and contemporary sound.