Mind Over Matter (I'm Gonna Make You Mine) / Beside You

Released in 1962 on the independent Detroit-based label Fortune Records, this single represents a significant chapter in the city's early R&B and doo-wop history. Fortune Records, operated by Jack and Devora Brown, was known for fostering local talent in a gritty, authentic style that predated the more polished Motown sound. Nolan Strong and The Diablos were among the label's most prominent acts, serving as local legends whose influence stretched across the burgeoning Detroit music scene during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

The song 'Mind Over Matter' highlights the group's signature blend of Strong’s smooth, high-tenor delivery and the refined vocal harmonies that defined the doo-wop era. The record is noted for its evocative arrangement, which captures a sense of melancholic longing typical of the group's aesthetic. While the single did not achieve national chart dominance, it is highly regarded by soul and doo-wop historians for its craftsmanship and the critical role Nolan Strong played in shaping the vocal foundations of Detroit’s mid-century musical identity.