Dion also honors his doo wop roots with in new york city. Doowop singer dion pays homage to his musical influences. Dion dimucci is an american singersongwriter who was one of the most prominent rock n roll artists of the prebritish invasion era. Here, in part 5 of our interview series with dion dimucci, the rocker discusses a new play about his life, what he would like his epitaph to be and how he kicked his booze and drug habit. Dions personality and quest for what he wanted in life reminded me of janis joplins book, love janis.
In 1957, dion dimucci born july 18, 1939 joined the vocal group, the belmonts. Dion francis dimucci b july 18, 1939, better known as dion, is an italianamerican singersongwriter now widely recognized as one of the top vocalists of his era, blending the best elements of doowop, traditional pop, and rnb styles, as well as a forerunner in the development of rock and roll. This is the discography for american musician dion dimucci. Dion francis dimucci born july 18, 1939, better known mononymously as dion, is an.
Early years dion was born to an italianamerican family in the bronx borough of new york city. Mike aquilina is the author of many books, including love in the little things, angels of god, roots of the faith, and understanding the mass. He also recorded guitar queen for this disc, the first time around was on the return of the wanderer lp. Book dion dimucci for your private party, concert or corporate event with global talent booking. Bruces connection with dion dimucci goes way back to 1975 even further if you count a seconddegree association between dion and steve. Dion dimuccis cover version of book of dreams was recorded at sound of media recording is merrick, ny, produced by and engineered by bob cadway, coproduced by dion dimucci. If you are a fan of dion dimucci, you better get out there and get this one. Dion had hits in the 60s with runaround sue and abraham, martin and john. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from dion dimucci at the discogs marketplace. In addition to nine original compositions by dion, two bruce springsteen songs, book of dreams.
Although dion s career wasnt over when king of the new york streets appeared, this threecd package is likely to be the most thorough overview of his output to be heard in one place. Springsteen is a fan of dions and contributed to the liner notes. Dion dimucci book of dreams lyrics letssingit lyrics. Lucky town 1992 springsteen says this song is about second chances. I wanted to put it in the movie for a wedding song because its written fourdimensionally. Book of dreams album version bruce springsteen lyrics. Now the ritual begins neath the wedding garland we meet as strangers, the dance floor is alive with beauty. Dion is still a new york guy at heart north jersey. Dion originally did goodnite, sweetheart, goodnite, make the woman love me, the wanderer, let it be and other songs. List of available versions of book of dreams on this website. The track features dion dimucci on guitar and vocal and louis colletti, jim gallagher, and joe neary on backing vocals. Here is the story of how dion emerged a more contemplative manin his own words, a walking miracle.
For me gods country is sirens and subways and all kinds of. Dion dimucci biography, life, facts, family and songs. Suite for late summer is the th studio album by american singersongwriter dion. Initially as lead singer of dion and the belmonts and then in his solo career, he was one of the most popular american rock and roll performers of the prebritish invasion era. Dion lyrics 123 song lyrics sorted by album, including the wanderer, runaround sue, a teenager in love. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically. I wasnt even sure who dion dimucci was at first, but then i heard him interviewed on the catholics next door and i realized just who he was.
Dion covered goodnite, sweetheart, goodnite, make the woman love me, the wanderer, let it be and other songs. This new book is a fascinating look at the memories of this music legend on the early days of rock and rollthe music, the personalities, the high life and the pitfalls. If this is your first rodeo with the growup, mature dion, there are better starting places, but dream on fire is worth finding a used copy until or unless someone reissues this. In addition to nine original compositions by dion, two bruce springsteen songs, book of dreams and if i should fall behind available only on this cd showcase dion in a more contemporary light. Book of dreams bruces connection with dion dimucci goes way back to 1975 even further if you count a seconddegree association between dion and steve van zandt when steve and the dovells backed dion in a 1972 show in miami, and bruce has called dion the link between sinatra and rock and roll.
Im standing in the backyard, listening to the party inside tonight im drinking in the forgiveness this life provides the scars we carry remain, but the pain slips away it. Dion dimucci abraham, martin and john dion dimucci aces up your sleeve dion dimucci after the dance dion dimucci all i want to do is live my life dion dimucci all quiet on 34th street dion dimucci all the. All of its members were from the bronx, new york city. At least one artist has recorded and released bruce springsteens book of dreams. The 1989 rock and roll hall of fame induction ceremony rolling stones, stevie wonder, dion, otis redding and more are honored in a night to remember. The 1989 rock and roll hall of fame induction ceremony. Dion gives his own rendition of the dave edmunds song i knew the bride when she used to rock and roll.
The quintessetial new york city doo wopper, he later tried his hand at blues, folkrock, phil spectorproduced pop, and hardedged rock. The established trio of angelo daleo born february 3, 1940, carlo mastrangelo october 5, 1937 april 4, 2016, and fred milano august 26, 1939 january 1, 2012, formed a. Dions book is about all that led into his addiction and how he overcame it and saw his life in a new light. This part deals with dion s memories of a fatal crash that took three. Louise pare, in entertainment, made this comment on dion dimucci the wanderer talks truth. Dion dimucci covered this on his 2000 album deja nu.
A great dionstyle cover of bruce springsteens book of dreams. Dion dimucci a sunday kind of love dion dimucci a teenager in love dion dimucci abraham, martin and john roy orbison feat. Dion and the belmonts were a leading american vocal group of the late 1950s. He is one of the lucky ones and he eventually put his faith in god and it pulled him through. After gaining prominence as the lead singer of the belmonts, he established himself as a solo performer, while incorporating the best. We are a premiere hollywood talent booking agency that can help you book the djs. A national sensation, they toured extensively and were featured artists on the starcrossed winter dance party, the tour that took the lives of buddy holly and other. Dion dimucci s image of america does not include fruited plains or amber waves of grain. Every night i hope and pray a dream lover who will come my way a girl to hold in my arms and know the magic of her charms because i want, yea a girl to call, yea my own i. Dion dimucci is a multiplatinum recording artist, grammy nominee, and inductee in the rock and roll hall of fame. A major influence on artists as varied as roots rocker dave edmunds, lou reed, and bruce springsteen two of whose lucky town songs he covers here, dion effectively mixes his tough yet delicate citystyled street corner harmonies with basic chuck berry chords to produce evocative tunes that, although embedded in the echoes of his youth, bubble with a soothing, lowkey effervescence. Most thorough is not synonymous with best music of his career, however, and while this box contains much of major significance, it really does slide downhill after the early 70s. His hits include abraham, martin, and john, runaround sue, and the wanderer. In this exclusive interview series with forbes, rock icon dion dimucci discusses his life the good, the bad and the ugly.