January 1, 2012, long island, new york, and carlo mastrangelo b. Dion dimucci covered this on his 2000 album deja nu. List of available versions of book of dreams on this website. Springsteen is a fan of dion s and contributed to the liner notes. Dion dimucci is a multiplatinum recording artist, grammy nominee, and inductee in the rock and roll hall of fame. Dions personality and quest for what he wanted in life reminded me of janis joplins book, love janis. In addition to nine original compositions by dion, two bruce springsteen songs, book of dreams. His hits include abraham, martin, and john, runaround sue, and the wanderer.
He is one of the lucky ones and he eventually put his faith in god and it pulled him through. Book dion and other top celebrity talent from doo wop, the fifties, sixties, seventies, eighties and disco. Feb 03, 2010 paul simon and dion rock and roll hall of fame 25th anniversary shows duration. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. He was influenced by blues and doowop musicians in the local bars. Doo wop legend dion dimucci born july 18th, 1939, helped pave the way for the british invasion, moving. Aug 23, 2016 dion dimucci is an american songwriter and singer. Dion dimucci s 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. Dion dimucci book of dreams lyrics letssingit lyrics. 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. The wanderer talks truth stories, humor music, and chapters. 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. The wanderer returns to the catholic church dion dimucci was about 15 years old, walking down crotona avenue in the bronxs little italy neighborhood, thinking he was one cool character. Grab the wind of your imagination and fly as if today is your only day.
Available versions list of available versions of book of dreams on this website. 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. He continued to make great music while slowly returning to his catholic roots. Dion dimucci, who has been collaborating on a play called the wanderer about his life and music, returned to his old bronx neighborhood with the plays director. Doo wop legend dion dimucci born july 18th, 1939, helped pave the way for the british invasion, moving towards bluesfolk and rock territory as his career progressed. At least one artist has recorded and released bruce springsteens book of dreams. He joined bruce springsteen onstage in miami in 2002 for a performance of if i should fall behind from dream on fire. Dion dimucci biography, life, facts, family and songs. After gaining prominence as the lead singer of the belmonts, he established himself as a solo performer, while incorporating the best. Pepper or what it was like to travel in the jim crow south. Dion deja nu cd collectables colcd2794 usa, 2000 see dion dimuccis cover version for more details. I hope he writes a book that deals more with his days on the road with the belmonts and his dealings on the road with other musos like duane eddy and chuck berry or the fights that the belmonts would get into with jealous boyfriends and his guitar playing on the road and more on hank williams. Dions book is about all that led into his addiction and how he overcame it and saw his life in a new light.
Oh, wont you, baby, be in my book of dreams im watching you through the window with your girlfriends from back home youre showing off your dress, theres laughter and a toast from your daddy to the prettiest bride that hes ever seen oh, wont you, baby, be in my book of dreams ohh, wont you, wont you, baby in the darkness, my fingers slip across your skin, i feel your sweet reply the. Bruce springsteen book of dreams lyrics songmeanings. Dion lyrics 2 song lyrics sorted by album, including hymn to him, runaround sue, the wanderer. Dion married susan butterfield on march 25 1963, at age 23. 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. Dion also honors his doo wop roots with in new york city. Dion dimucci is an american singersongwriter who was one of the most prominent rock n roll artists of the prebritish invasion era. Louise pare, in entertainment, made this comment on dion dimucci the wanderer talks truth.
Dion dimucci historical records and family trees myheritage. Well, this is bruce springsteens song book of dreams sung by dion on dion s new cd deja nu. He was born to father pasquale dimucci, a vaudeville entertainer in an italianamerican family in the bronx, new york. Dion francis dimucci was born in 1939 into an italianamerican family living in new york. See all books authored by dion dimucci, including dion. Join songkick to track dion and get concert alerts when they play near you. Dion dimucci discography news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2019 learn how and when to remove this template message. 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. 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. Doowop singer dion pays homage to his musical influences. A wanderer, the singer dion returns to the bronx the new. Dion had hits in the 60s with runaround sue and abraham, martin and john.
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. Dion, tankful of blues blue horizon ventures, 2011 dion dimucci with mike aquilina, dion. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dion was pursuing a singing career in his early teens, and made his first tv appearance on a show called teen club in 1951. View the 408 full and accurate lyrics we have for dion dimucci on. This follows his cover of the boss if i should fall behind back in 1992 and is treated in a similar fashion with only a light guitar backing and some tambourine accompaniment. February 3, 1940, new york city, new york, fred milano b. By age 27, dion had done everything he had dreamed of. 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.
Dion dimucci was born july 18, 1939 in the bronx the eldest of the three children of pasquale and frances dimucci. Dion wrote or cowrote all but two songs on the cd, the first of which is a cover of bruce springsteens book of dreams. Dion dimucci was born on july 18 1939, in the bronx, to pasquale dimucci and frances dimucci. November 4, 2008 with his band the belmonts, singersongwriter dion rose to fame as a 60s teen idol, topping charts with hits like the. In 1957, dimucci rounded up the best singers he could find and began. His father was a professional puppeteer who spent his summers performing in the borscht belt, a collection of lounges, theaters and hotel showrooms from boston to philadelphia. Initially as lead singer of dion and the belmonts and then in his solo career, he was one of the most popular american rock. He left the band and started his solo career in 1960. 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. Jul 25, 2017 oh, wont you, baby, be in my book of dreams im watching you through the window with your girlfriends from back home youre showing off your dress, theres laughter and a toast from your daddy to the prettiest bride that hes ever seen oh, wont you, baby, be in my book of dreams ohh, wont you, wont you, baby in the darkness, my fingers slip across your skin, i feel your sweet reply the. The track features dion dimucci on guitar and vocal and louis colletti, jim gallagher, and joe neary on backing vocals. Apr 27, 2011 dion dimucciyes, he has a last nameis a multiplatinum musician, member of the rocknroll hall of fame, and a ferocious catholic, he writes in dion. Dions story reprint by dimucci, dion, seay, davin isbn.
He had 39 top 40 hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s as a solo performer, with the belmonts or with the del satins. Dion francis dimucci b july 18, 1939, better known as dion, is an italianamerican singer. Dion dimucci the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. His hardwon wisdom filters through his stories whether hes recalling how he went shopping with john lennon and ended up on the cover of sgt. This is the discography for american musician dion dimucci. He has been married to susan butterfield since march 23, 1963. Dion compares the young augustine to a rock star, a celebrity poet, very bright, who loved the ladies. 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. Book of dreams album version bruce springsteen lyrics.
His father was a vaudeville entertainer, and as a child dion used to often tag along on his gigs, developing a love of blues, doowop, and even country music. A very insightful book on dion s personal journey of rock n roll and the needle. A very insightful book on dions personal journey of rock n roll and the needle. Now the ritual begins neath the wedding garland we meet as strangers, the dance floor is alive with beauty. A great dionstyle cover of bruce springsteens book of dreams. Dion francis dimucci born july 18, 1939, better known mononymously as dion, is an. He was also nominated for grammy award for best gospel vocal performance, male for the same album. Bruces connection with dion dimucci goes way back to 1975 even further if you count a seconddegree association between dion and steve. Springsteen is a fan of dions and contributed to the liner notes. Book of dreams as written by and bruce springsteen read more. Dion dimucci was born on july 18, 1939 in bronx, new york city, new york, usa.
Dion dimucci books list of books by author dion dimucci. Paul simon and dion rock and roll hall of fame 25th anniversary shows duration. He later recorded the chosen few with a group called the timberlanes. Dion dimucci a sunday kind of love dion dimucci a teenager in love dion dimucci abraham, martin and john roy orbison feat.
Dion dimucciyes, he has a last nameis a multiplatinum musician, member of the rocknroll hall of fame, and a ferocious catholic, he writes in dion. Dion came up out of the bronx in the 60s and tore through the music charts in a ferocious display of talent. Book of dreams by bruce springsteen song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from dion dimucci at the discogs marketplace. It was right after the movie rebel without a cause had come out with james dean and natalie wood, said dimucci, who remembers his parish priest. Lucky town 1992 springsteen says this song is about second chances. Dion dimucci was involved with the belmonts from 1957 to 1960.