So Many Great Singer Song Writers

The list of great ones could be miles long, but to me.....

John Denver , Jim Croce,Buddy Holly are just a few of my favorites, but one of my favorites is ...
Dion Francess Dimucci of the Bronx in New York.

awc wrote:

The list of great ones could be miles long, but to me.....
John Denver , Jim Croce,Buddy Holly are just a few of my favorites, but one of my favorites is ...
Dion Francess Dimucci of the Bronx in New York.

Allan, some people' heart are Shrunk in them,like dried nuts, we can hear' em ratle as they walk, they can't understand those great ones, I'm happy is not our case.If I make a list I will need another life to finish it ! John's fan carmen.

Dion Francess Dimucci was born on july 18th 1939 (making him 69).

Dion always wanted to be a singer, in fact his idol was Tony Bennet and many of the old blues and country musicians.

Then in 1956, the appearance came of Elvis Aaron Presley and changed his life, like it did many other future musicians (David Gilmour, John Lennon etc...).

In 1957 Dion sang with a session group called the Timberlanes and they released 2 non hitting singles.

Then, in 1958 Dion joined his friends and became Dion and the Belmonts, and sang doo wop Italian style.

Dion and the Belmonts lasted untill 1960, when they parted ways , Dion wanted to be more rockin', while the Belmonts preferred the crooning songs.

In 1959 Dion toured with Buddy aHolly and they got to be great friends and in fact, Dion was supposed to be on Buddy's plane, but opted out and remained aboard their tour bus.
Buddy Holly,Richie Valens and the Big Bopper, along with the pilot all died on that fatefull February 1959 day.

Dion went solo in 1961 had many pop/rock n' roll hits from 1960-1963.
From 1964-1966 Dion started recording blues songs, but had no hits,but it didn't matter to him because he had the freedom to record what he wanted.
In 1967 Dion and the Belmonts recorded a reunion album , but it was unnoticed by the record buyers.
From 1968-1972 Dion recorded folk music in the same vein as John Denver and Jim Croce, but it was 1968 that Dion would have his last big hit charting single.
In 1975 Dion recorded an album with Phil Spector, Dion wanted that wall of sound , but in the end it was very chaotic and the album only came out in the U.K.
From 1976-1978, Dion recorded contempory soft rock, and gained good reviews for his guest spots on many t.v. shows.
From 1980-1986, Dion recorded albums that reflected his new found Christian faith, and was sucessfull on the Christian music charts.
In 1986 Dion was inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame.
From 1989-1993 Dion recorded music with a harder edge it's considered some of his best music ever.
From 1993-2000 dion recorded no new music, but toured all over the country.
In 2000 Dion recorded a new album in the style of the early 60's, Deja Nu was jokingly called the lost album.
In 2003 Dion re-recorded some of his earlier hits and added newly wrote songs and made New Masters.
In 2006 Dion returned to his blues roots with, Bronx in Blue, and was nominated for a grammy.
In 2007 Dion recorded another blues album, Son of Skip James to great reviews , in fact the single,"The Thunderer" is a bit hit in New York and even in Catholic churches, for it's tale about Saint Jerone , a Bible translater.
Here in 2008, as Dion recently turned 69 and shows no sign of retiring, and it seems Dion is the only Rocker from the 1950's still writing,recording and touring, Dion is the king of the New York streets.

Whew, it took me almost 40 minutes to write all this, but Dion is another one of my musical passions.

Dion was never a teenie bopper or pop star, he was much more than that.
I truly admire his music and his convictions.

awc wrote:

Dion Francess Dimucci was born on july 18th 1939 (making him 69).
Dion always wanted to be a singer, in fact his idol was Tony Bennet and many of the old blues and country musicians.
Then in 1956, the appearance came of Elvis Aaron Presley and changed his life, like it did many other future musicians (David Gilmour, John Lennon etc...).
In 1957 Dion sang with a session group called the Timberlanes and they released 2 non hitting singles.
Then, in 1958 Dion joined his friends and became Dion and the Belmonts, and sang doo wop Italian style.
Dion and the Belmonts lasted untill 1960, when they parted ways , Dion wanted to be more rockin', while the Belmonts preferred the crooning songs.
In 1959 Dion toured with Buddy aHolly and they got to be great friends and in fact, Dion was supposed to be on Buddy's plane, but opted out and remained aboard their tour bus.
Buddy Holly,Richie Valens and the Big Bopper, along with the pilot all died on that fatefull February 1959 day.
Dion went solo in 1961 had many pop/rock n' roll hits from 1960-1963.
From 1964-1966 Dion started recording blues songs, but had no hits,but it didn't matter to him because he had the freedom to record what he wanted.
In 1967 Dion and the Belmonts recorded a reunion album , but it was unnoticed by the record buyers.
From 1968-1972 Dion recorded folk music in the same vein as John Denver and Jim Croce, but it was 1968 that Dion would have his last big hit charting single.
In 1975 Dion recorded an album with Phil Spector, Dion wanted that wall of sound , but in the end it was very chaotic and the album only came out in the U.K.
From 1976-1978, Dion recorded contempory soft rock, and gained good reviews for his guest spots on many t.v. shows.
From 1980-1986, Dion recorded albums that reflected his new found Christian faith, and was sucessfull on the Christian music charts.
In 1986 Dion was inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame.
From 1989-1993 Dion recorded music with a harder edge it's considered some of his best music ever.
From 1993-2000 dion recorded no new music, but toured all over the country.
In 2000 Dion recorded a new album in the style of the early 60's, Deja Nu was jokingly called the lost album.
In 2003 Dion re-recorded some of his earlier hits and added newly wrote songs and made New Masters.
In 2006 Dion returned to his blues roots with, Bronx in Blue, and was nominated for a grammy.
In 2007 Dion recorded another blues album, Son of Skip James to great reviews , in fact the single,"The Thunderer" is a bit hit in New York and even in Catholic churches, for it's tale about Saint Jerone , a Bible translater.
Here in 2008, as Dion recently turned 69 and shows no sign of retiring, and it seems Dion is the only Rocker from the 1950's still writing,recording and touring, Dion is the king of the New York streets.

Thank you Allan to introduced me Dion, very interesting musician and writer I will look for some music.Excellent post,I love to see those good singers still perform not matter how old they are. I'm sure if John Denver was alive he stiil sings.carmen-patricia.

awc wrote:

Whew, it took me almost 40 minutes to write all this, but Dion is another one of my musical passions.
Dion was never a teenie bopper or pop star, he was much more than that.
I truly admire his music and his convictions.

Those 40 minutes will mean so much.carmen!

carmen-patricia wrote:

<quoted text>Those 40 minutes will mean so much.carmen!

Thank you Carmen, I hope it's ok that I posted it here on the John Denver forum.
I actually opened a Dion forum, but there's no activity there and it might get lost and forgotten.
Dion is such a gifted guy, his passion for God is very inspirational to me.
And Dion's music is still as fresh as it was back in 1958, with the song "I Wonder Why".

Thanks for the kind comments.
Hope it made your day better.

awc wrote:

<quoted text>Thank you Carmen, I hope it's ok that I posted it here on the John Denver forum.
I actually opened a Dion forum, but there's no activity there and it might get lost and forgotten.
Dion is such a gifted guy, his passion for God is very inspirational to me.
And Dion's music is still as fresh as it was back in 1958, with the song "I Wonder Why".
Thanks for the kind comments.
Hope it made your day better.

It will...You can post wherever you want I'm alone well with that stupid, sorry, troll, who bothers you and me because I don't think he loves John Dever!carmen-patricia

Dion's discography:

1959: Presenting Dion & The Belmonts
1960: Wish Upon a Star With Dion & The Belmonts
1961: Alone With Dion
1961: Runaround Sue
1962: Lovers Who Wander
1962: Love Came to Me
1963: Ruby Baby
1963: Donna the Prima Donna
1967: Dion & The Belmonts - Together Again
1968: Dion
1970: Sit Down Old Friend
1970: You're Not Alone
1972: Sanctuary
1972: Suite For Late Summer
1975: Born to Be With You
1976: Streetheart
1978: Return of the Wanderer
1980: Inside Job
1981: Only Jesus
1983: I Put Away My Idols
1985: Kingdom in the Streets
1986: Velvet & Steel
1989: Yo Frankie
1992: Dream on Fire
1993: Rock 'n' Roll Christmas
2000: Déjà Nu
2003: New Masters
2006: Bronx in Blue
2007: Son of Skip James

awc wrote:

Dion's discography:
1959: Presenting Dion & The Belmonts
1960: Wish Upon a Star With Dion & The Belmonts
1961: Alone With Dion
1961: Runaround Sue
1962: Lovers Who Wander
1962: Love Came to Me
1963: Ruby Baby
1963: Donna the Prima Donna
1967: Dion & The Belmonts - Together Again
1968: Dion
1970: Sit Down Old Friend
1970: You're Not Alone
1972: Sanctuary
1972: Suite For Late Summer
1975: Born to Be With You
1976: Streetheart
1978: Return of the Wanderer
1980: Inside Job
1981: Only Jesus
1983: I Put Away My Idols
1985: Kingdom in the Streets
1986: Velvet & Steel
1989: Yo Frankie
1992: Dream on Fire
1993: Rock 'n' Roll Christmas
2000: Déjà Nu
2003: New Masters
2006: Bronx in Blue
2007: Son of Skip James

Any special one you considere your FAVORITE ?.CARMEN

awc wrote:

Dion's discography:
1959: Presenting Dion & The Belmonts
1960: Wish Upon a Star With Dion & The Belmonts
1961: Alone With Dion
1961: Runaround Sue
1962: Lovers Who Wander
1962: Love Came to Me
1963: Ruby Baby
1963: Donna the Prima Donna
1967: Dion & The Belmonts - Together Again
1968: Dion
1970: Sit Down Old Friend
1970: You're Not Alone
1972: Sanctuary
1972: Suite For Late Summer
1975: Born to Be With You
1976: Streetheart
1978: Return of the Wanderer
1980: Inside Job
1981: Only Jesus
1983: I Put Away My Idols
1985: Kingdom in the Streets
1986: Velvet & Steel
1989: Yo Frankie
1992: Dream on Fire
1993: Rock 'n' Roll Christmas
2000: Déjà Nu
2003: New Masters
2006: Bronx in Blue
2007: Son of Skip James

I should be born between the 50s, Carmen

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carmen-patricia wrote:

<quoted text>Any special one you considere your FAVORITE ?.CARMEN

My favorite is Yo Frankie from 1989, it really rocks.
But then again, I love them all.

awc wrote:

<quoted text>My favorite is Yo Frankie from 1989, it really rocks.
But then again, I love them all.

I will look for it , thanks,excellent year 1989!!!carmen-patricia

carmen-patricia wrote:

<quoted text>I will look for it , thanks,excellent year 1989!!!carmen-patricia

Thank you Carmen.
It was nice chatting.
May your day be blessed.

Carmen, if you want an album with his best I highly suggest the 2000 boxset called "King Of The New York Streets".
It features his best songs from 1958-2000.
Dion's best known songs are:

I wonder why
Teenager in love.
The Wanderer.
Runaround Sue.
Ruby Baby.
Donna The Prima donna.
Drip Drop.
Abraham,Martin and John.
Your Own backyard.
Sanctuary.
Lookin' for the heart of saturday night.
The truth will set you free.
Written on the subway wall.
And the night stood still.
King of the new york streets.
Higher than heaven.
Shu bop.
I let my baby do that.

but these are just my favorites, he has many other great songs........

awc wrote:

Carmen, if you want an album with his best I highly suggest the 2000 boxset called "King Of The New York Streets".
It features his best songs from 1958-2000.
Dion's best known songs are:
I wonder why
Teenager in love.
The Wanderer.
Runaround Sue.
Ruby Baby.
Donna The Prima donna.
Drip Drop.
Abraham,Martin and John.
Your Own backyard.
Sanctuary.
Lookin' for the heart of saturday night.
The truth will set you free.
Written on the subway wall.
And the night stood still.
King of the new york streets.
Higher than heaven.
Shu bop.
I let my baby do that.
but these are just my favorites, he has many other great songs........

Thanks Allan, I'll check it here first.It sounds really nice I mean the boxset from 1958 -2000 it should have all beautiful music and a collection to keep forever! carmen-patricia

carmen-patricia wrote:

<quoted text>Thanks Allan, I'll check it here first.It sounds really nice I mean the boxset from 1958 -2000 it should have all beautiful music and a collection to keep forever! carmen-patricia

Wish I could email it to you.
I have msn messenger, it's very cool.

carmen-patricia wrote:

<quoted text>It will...You can post wherever you want I'm alone well with that stupid, sorry, troll, who bothers you and me because I don't think he loves John Dever!carmen-patricia

Excuse me, but you aren't the "only" John Denver fan that posts on the John Denver forum.

John Denver Fan Forever wrote:

<quoted text>
Excuse me, but you aren't the "only" John Denver fan that posts on the John Denver forum.

Sorry you're wright I'm not the only but you and me are few..just give your opinion "Fan forever", that's evrybody forum, if you not agree with "awc" tell him " not only Me ". I have wrtten a lot about John and sometimes nobody aswers I'm glad you're here and have a feedback. At the end what it is important is John 's legacy not myself so I hope to see you posting here frequently!!!!.Nice to meet you.carmen!

awc wrote:

<quoted text>Wish I could email it to you.
I have msn messenger, it's very cool.

It will be great, awc !!!!!!!carmen-patricia