Written by dion dimucci, mike aquilina, audiobook narrated by frank montenegro. Dion doesnt hash out things hes shared in other biographies, but rather examines how his spiritual life changed, and how that brought him back to the catholic church. Hopefully dion will be blessed with his centenarian mothers longevity gene, and his baby boomer and younger fans will be able to see the wanderer live in concert for years to come. Dion tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including runaround sue, the wanderer, abraham martin and john, donna the prima donna, ruby baby. Dions book is about all that led into his addiction and how he overcame it and saw his life in a new light. Dion, tankful of blues blue horizon ventures, 2011 dion dimucci with mike aquilina, dion. May 11, 2011 the wanderer with dion dimucci licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of time life music. 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. Aug 23, 2016 dion dimucci is an american songwriter and singer.
Dion s story reprint by dimucci, dion, seay, davin isbn. The group formed when dion dimucci joined the belmonts carlo mastrangelo october 5, 1937 april 4, 2016, fred milano august 22, 1939 january 1, 2012, and angelo daleo in late 1957. An italianamerican kid from the bronx, dion dimucci skyrocketed to fame as a teenage heartthrob in the 1950s and early 60s with hits like runaround sue, teenager in love and i wonder why. The wanderer tells the story of musician dion dimucci. 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. A wanderer, dion returns to his roots the new york times. Direct booking agents for original recording artist dion dimucci. He is one of the lucky ones and he eventually put his faith in god and it pulled him through. 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 came up out of the bronx in the 50s and tore through the music charts in a. In 1988, dion s autobiography coauthored by davin seay titled the wanderer. Dion flourished first with the belmonts and then alone, scoring a series of hit songs in the 1950s and 1960s. Buy 1, get 1 50% off new members save 20% today 30% off hardcover.
Dion dimuccis new autobiography, dion the wanderer talks truth. The wanderer talks truth by dion dimucci goodreads. The wanderer with dion dimucci licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of time life music. May 29, 2017 doowop singer dion pays homage to his musical influences during a 2000 visit to the fresh air studios, the former teen idol performed old songs, new songs and songs by blues and country. The wanderer is a song written by ernie maresca and originally recorded by dion, released on his 1961 album runaround sue. The wanderer talks truth audiobook by dion dimucci. Book dion dimucci direct national entertainment agency. By the end of dion dimuccis visit to his old neighborhood in the bronx, there were laughs and hugs and pleas that he take free mozzarella. Dion dimucci biography, life, facts, family and songs. Dion was, in fact, scheduled to fly in the fateful plane that went down the day the music died. Jun 19, 1987 by the end of dion dimucci s visit to his old neighborhood in the bronx, there were laughs and hugs and pleas that he take free mozzarella. The wanderer talks truth by dion dimucci and mike aquilina 2011, paperback at the best online prices at.
Stories, humor and music, discusses many details about his life, including his music, his relationship with god and his return to. Dions spiritual journey national catholic register. 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. The wanderer tells the story of dion dimucci, the hall of fame musician from the bronx, who took on the mob, the music business, and his own demons to become one of the legendary voices of the. Dion and jimmy vivino takin the gear for a ride at rudys music with bluesman extraordinaire. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hes just as upfront about his mystical revelations, culminating in a 1979 vision of jesus, which helped lead him back to probity, sobriety, and a rejuvenated career. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Now, his extraordinary journey comes to the stage in a moving and intimate new musical about a life lived in the glow of the.
The song, with a 12bar bluesbase verse and an eightbar bridge, tells the story of a travelling man and his. We are a premiere hollywood talent booking agency that can help. He has been married to susan butterfield since march 23. The wanderer singer dion scores latest broadwaybound.
The wanderer is a reallife musical, the noholdsbarred story of dions rise to fame, his battle with addiction and the faith and love that turned his life around. The wanderer is a song written by ernie maresca and originally recorded by dion. One name set the standard of cool for a generation. Jazz cafe all that jazz jazz blues him band celine dion back in the day a team vintage posters new books. We are a premiere hollywood talent booking agency that can help you book the djs, artists and musicians you need. The wanderer is a reallife musical, the noholdsbarred story of dion s rise to fame, his battle with addiction and the faith.
Dion came up out of the bronx in the 50s and tore through the music charts in a ferocious display of. Dion offers no concessions here to rockers, bomagain christians, or gossip mavens. 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. His hits include abraham, martin, and john, runaround sue, and the wanderer. The stories behind americas bestloved patriotic songs, a book by ace collins. But how does a kid from the bronx make it to the rock and roll hall of fame. Rock n roll halloffamer dion dimucci best known simply as dion for his hits including runaround sue and the wanderer is the latest classic rocker to get the jukebox musical treatment. Dion dimucci the wanderer, runaround sue, i wonder why, teenager in love see more. The song, with a 12bar bluesbase verse and an eightbar bridge, tells the story of a travelling man and his many loves. Now, his extraordinary journey comes to the stage in a moving and intimate new. Dions story, by dion dimucci, davin seay if you are still puzzled on which of guide the wanderer. They wanted to sing with smooth harmonies and i wanted to rock. Book dion dimucci for your private party, concert or corporate event with global talent booking.
Dions story by dion dimucci, dion, davin seay online at alibris. Seay, davin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dion dimucci has sued bethesda over the use of his song the wanderer in fallout 4 ads. Mike aquilina is the author of many books, including love in the little things. He was born to father pasquale dimucci, a vaudeville entertainer in an italianamerican family in the bronx, new york. This book is part autobiography, part faith story written by dion dimucci, former teen idol from the 1960s. Rock star dion fights his way out of the teenidol mold in this. David gonzalez, a wanderer, the singer dion returns to the bronx, new york times, december 9, 2011. Dion dimucci s music runaround sue, teenager in love, i wonder why helped define a generation of rock n rollers, but behind the hits and the heartthrob was a troubled street kid from the bronx. Dions personality and quest for what he wanted in life reminded me of janis joplins book, love janis. The song, with a 12bar blues base verse and an eightbar bridge, tells the story of a travelling man and his many loves. In the wanderer, the incredible musical journey of a troubled young man turned teenage heartthrob and, ultimately, rock and roll icon is told in intimate and noholdsbarred detail. A very insightful book on dions personal journey of rock n roll and the needle.
He was influenced by blues and doowop musicians in the local bars. Dions story reprint by dimucci, dion, seay, davin isbn. Dions story, by dion dimucci, davin seay that should be bought, it is your time to not this website to look for. The story of dion is a major part of rock and roll history and in casting the wanderer, we were careful to ensure that the actors lived up. Iconic singer sues bethesda over repulsive fallout 4 ads. Dion dimucci was born on july 18, 1939 in bronx, new york city, new york, usa. 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. Dion dimucci is a multiplatinum recording artist, grammy nominee, and inductee.
This article was first published in 2016 under the title celebrating seniors dion dimucci is 76. Louise pare, in entertainment, made this comment on dion dimucci the wanderer talks truth. Based on the life and music of dion will have its world premiere at new jerseys paper mill playhouse in a 2020 prebroadway engagement. But at the beginning, nobody could quite believe he had. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The song teenager in love went top five, as did where or when. The fallout over bethesdas use of the wanderer fandom.
Dion dimucci left the group due to personal and financial differences and embarked on a solo career in 1960. Oh well im the type of guy who will never settle down where pretty girls are well, you know that im around i kiss em and i love em caus. Dion compares the young augustine to a rock star, a celebrity poet, very bright, who loved the ladies. 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.
This is the discography for american musician dion dimucci. After an unsuccessful first single, the group were signed to laurie records. September 12, 2019 a word from the wanderer about our show. Enjoy tonight 6pm8pm est crashing the party radio show special with dion. He has been married to susan butterfield since march 23, 1963. On my own, i recorded the wanderer and runaround sue. He also discusses the british invasion, or what he likes to call the british infusion. 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. Dion dimucci is a multiplatinum recording artist, grammy nominee, and inductee in the rock and roll hall of fame. Joey mcintyre is thrilled to star in broadways the. Doowop singer dion pays homage to his musical influences. Pepper or what it was like to travel in the jim crow south with sam cooke. The wanderer talks truth by dion dimucci and mike aquilina 2011, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
This book is a delightful conversion story of the return to the catholic church of someone who had it all. Within a few years, he established himself as one of the most successful solo acts on the charts after recording backtoback hit singles, including runaround sue, and wanderer. He is one of the lucky ones and he eventually put his faith. 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. In 1989, dimucci returned to rock music with the contemporary album yo frankie, which included appearances by paul simon, lou reed, k. Set to the iconic sounds of an incomparable era in american music, dions story shines a light on the darker side of celebrity and celebrates the triumph of the human spirit. The wanderer talks truth 9780867169997 by dion dimucci, mike aquilina. The song is ranked number 243 on the rolling stone magazines list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
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