The media-sphere spent much of last week talking up the golden anniversary of the moon landing, which meant that there wasn’t much of a public shout out on July18th when Dion DiMucci, one of rock’s greatest performers, and a superb vocalist, too, turned 80.
Dion was only 19-y/o when he and his Bronx buddies erupted as The Belmonts–within two years he went solo and the rest is history: “Runaround Sue,” “The Wanderer” …
He continues to perform, and he’s still got it. His 2015 performance at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend (when he was 76), is on youtube.
Loved him then—“Where or When” plus the obvious—and love him now !
Who doesn’t love Dion?
What a talent. If you’re a fan be sure to get his CD’s on ACE Records from the UK. Right off the masters..quality is amazing..like being in the studio with Dion..vocals so clear and crisp!
Dion has a number of CDs on ACE Records. Any particular one you like best?
Hope all is well!
Kenny
Kenny,
Thanks for checking..all the ACE CD’s are top quality. One that I have is no longer listed..A Greatest Hits..and maybe cover art is different but..this one is fantastic also. If it’s ACE it’s a killer audio..
Dion Cd “the Best Of The Rest Dion Runaround Sue” Rare 1988 Ace
$19.99 used from eBay – gentrywiz
THIS IS A RARE CD BY DION, “THE BEST OF THE REST DION RUNAROUND SUE”. IT IS A 1988 PRESSING ON ACE RECORDS FROM WEST GERMANY …
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