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Dion
and the Belmonts: Dion Hits
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Genre: Pop/Doo Wop
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Dates: 1950s - 1960's
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It may be hard to believe from our vantage point, but, at the advent of rock
and roll, this was the soundtrack of teenage gang exploits. Dion
DiMucci, a gang refugee himself, and his backup buddies grew up singing on Bronx street
corners, and continually assaulted the pop charts with their intriguing rough
and sweet harmonies in the late '50s and early '60s. DiMucci transcended teen
idol pap (much as Justin Timberlake can do at his best) with pure speed
("I Wonder Why") and a touch of danger ("Born to Cry,"
"Lovers Who Wander"), but the highlights here are rock's great Top 40
double-standard duo, "Runaround Sue" and "The Wanderer."
While you may find it egregious that Dion condemns the liberated chick in the
former and boasts about his own liberation in the latter, the edge and
exuberance of his vocals will likely force your fingertip to the
"Repeat" button.
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Playlist:
1. Teenager In Love, A
2. Runaround Sue
3. No One Knows
4. Sandy
5. Wanderer, The
6. Where Or When
7. Every Little Thing I Do
8. Born To Cry, (I Was)
9. When You Wish Upon A Star
10. Love Came To Me
11. Majestic, The
12. Don't Pity Me
13. Lonely Teenager
14. Lovers Who Wander
15. Lover's Prayer, A
16. In The Still Of The Night
17. Little Diane
18. I Wonder Why
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