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@dancurry19015 жыл бұрын
You're really fun to watch. I'm a 70 year old white grandpa and I enjoy your vids so much. Class of '67 rocks still today. Thank you for being such a good guy.
@deboraswinimer94025 жыл бұрын
and I am a white 63 year old who love what he plays doesn't matter if your black or white everyone likes music
@melissanevin50345 жыл бұрын
@@deboraswinimer9402 me too! I'm a 49 year old white chick from Philly who now lives across the pond in New Jersey. I love his videos and I watch them all. Even if I don't agree...
@margaretgraham40924 жыл бұрын
I’m a 72 year old white Southern grandma and still a bit of a hippie. I love all music, White, Black, whatever - it doesn’t matter. Music crosses all color/culture barriers and I love it all! I really enjoy watching you, Ty, and I think you’re a great guy. Keep posting and streaming and I’ll keep watching. May God bless you as well. In my mind love truly is the answer to so many problems. ♥️👍🏼
@davidpost4284 жыл бұрын
Class of '67 here as well !
@berenicebauer724 жыл бұрын
Class of 59 checking in. We had some of the best music and singers.
@thewickedchicken825 жыл бұрын
Dion was mister cool back then. I love how his grit and vocal style. He sounds a bit like a tenor sax. I've always been a big Dion fan.
@marknewton6984 Жыл бұрын
Dion is great...Runaround Sue! The Wanderer!
@sarahg26533 жыл бұрын
He doesn't seem to showcase it too often, but I love when Dion employs that subtle growl. Love him:)
@isaacrayder4 жыл бұрын
The vibes you get from the 1950s is so pleasant and this song puts a smile on my face because how good the words are in this song.
@matthewliambird2 жыл бұрын
This song came a little late for the 50s it was released in the 60s but brought the 50s vibe to that era. And people still loved it and it became a hit.
@janefrain26415 жыл бұрын
This was my Husband's favourite song, played it at his funeral, Loved him so much xxx
@cathlynmosby22165 жыл бұрын
Dion is in his 70s now. Fantastic guy who makes God the center of his life. Danced to this at a school dance with a guy was later killed in Vietnam. Miss him to this day.
@williegilbert98525 жыл бұрын
So sorry.
@maxinefreeman88585 жыл бұрын
Lot's of hit songs back in old days would sound like stalking now. Play, It's Me Again Margaret, by Ray Stevens. Hilarious.
@robertheilmeier26715 жыл бұрын
+@Big Bill O'Reilly kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZfae6Jpl6Zja7M Eat this, you sour and evil - minded little prick
@mparent91665 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss, respect and love.
@mattt25234 жыл бұрын
Not a surprise he believes in God. He escaped death when he found out the cost of a seat on the plane that crashed and killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie valens and the big bopper was a months rent at $36. Won a coin toss with Ritchie for a seat on the plane before he found out the price too.
@teresapoudrier4944 жыл бұрын
He's not only a "Player" he is an unapologetic one. lmao
@jodidavis11785 жыл бұрын
This was a favorite of my oldies but goodies. I also love Del Shannon-Runaway.
@jimamos79845 жыл бұрын
Second that
@steveakhurst78455 жыл бұрын
@@jimamos7984 I 3rd that :) Great song
@jimamos79845 жыл бұрын
The original and the version they had for Crime Story. RIP Del Shannon.
@jeremypaluck42465 жыл бұрын
Del Shannon had a great voice, and he covered so many songs so well. He also sure had his way with his original songs.
@paulcadogan70334 жыл бұрын
Runaway was voted the best single of all time in the late-60's, 70's and 80's. Del Shannon nailed it. He had a string of hits but very sadly, he killed himself. Too sad.
@DocUno15 жыл бұрын
Dion - Runaround Sue
@julieford87885 жыл бұрын
Love that one ! 💓
@Kyle-tt1lv5 жыл бұрын
"Donna The Prima Donna"
@susanfagan27275 жыл бұрын
I'm runaround Sue !! 😂
@lindabergman31274 жыл бұрын
Great song👍
@MrRoach-yo3mz5 жыл бұрын
My First Bodyguard Job was for Mr. Dion Francis DiMucci (aka Dion) ...... This video is from a movie and the sound and video is off sinc..... Listen to RUN AROUND SUE by DION!
@walkingwounded38245 жыл бұрын
Run Around Sue! yeah!
@Julie-fh6oh5 жыл бұрын
LOVE Run Around Sue!
@sergioomar90905 жыл бұрын
Hell yes!
@silverpanther45195 жыл бұрын
Run around sue
@gordongo79195 жыл бұрын
the sync is off because he was just lip syncing. they weren't recording him singing, so he didn't have to be perfect. Great song
@Randyrocker14 жыл бұрын
The real saxophone player on the recording of 'The Wanderer' was Bobby Keys the former Sax player for the Rolling Stones who died just over a year ago. Dion was a revolutionary singer in many ways, his songs expressed attitude and rebellion, yet he brought it all home with "Abraham, Martin and John" reflecting on the loss of Martin Luther King and JFK. My favorite is his song "King of New York", and at one time he was.
@lindabergman31274 жыл бұрын
Can't believe the crowds sitting there like bumps on logs🙄that sax player is smoking that sax👏👏👏
@NVprods5 жыл бұрын
Dion DiMucci has an amazing story and life. He had his first hit song at 17 years old while still in high school. He became a huge star, with many great hit records, including The Wanderer, Run Around Sue, I Wonder Why, Why Must I Be A Teenager in Love, and many more. While on a Rock n' Roll tour, all the bands were getting very sick because the bus they were on had no heat, and it was freezing cold. So cold, Dion was offered to fly on a private jet to the next city, ticket cost $35, instead of taking a long freezing over night bus ride. Dion couldn't imagine paying $35 for the seat, because his parents were paying that amount for rent in their Bronx NY apartment. So he declined and stayed on the bus. That flight was the famous flight that tragically crashed that night, killing the great Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper. In the mid 1960's, Dion became addicted to drugs, and his career suffered. After a long struggle, he found God, and became a Born Again Christian, which saved his life. He wrote and recorded several Christian albums, that are excellent. After the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, Dion recorded the amazing hit song, Abraham, Martin and John. Now in his 70's he continues to tour, and his faith is still the most important thing in his life. You should listen to Dion's song, Abraham, Martin and John, about the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy.
@inspirationworks83575 жыл бұрын
Abraham, Martin, and John ... gives me chills still.
@captaincarl82305 жыл бұрын
All four stood for a common goal. Freedom & equality for all.
@edwardlongshanks8275 жыл бұрын
A minor quibble with your post. The airplane was not a jet. It was a Beechcraft Bonanza, six-seat single-engine prop plane.
He dropped out of school and pursued a career in music.........
@bethy-lou33075 жыл бұрын
The song seems like he was a player he got married in 1969 and still married to the same woman.49 yrs of wedded bliss
@UtopiaBlue685 жыл бұрын
I betcha bottom dollar it was a song about a friend of his or a conglomeration of a few of his friends he knew at the time 😅😅
@bethy-lou33075 жыл бұрын
@@UtopiaBlue68 I wouldn't take that bet, I would lose. Haha
@BoomBoom771565 жыл бұрын
Beth D he got married in ‘63.
@lindabergman31274 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful 🤩
@thebristolianmackem20393 жыл бұрын
People didn't really write there own songs back then so it's most likely someone wrote it for him
@lastrada524 жыл бұрын
It's me again: Dion DiMucci is 80 years old now -- still records and performs. Recently released a song with Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkle) -- they're both from New York. Dion's newer albums are all blues-based and incredible. His older "King of the New York Streets," & his classic oldie "Ruby Baby," are marvelous. "King..." is very Bruce Springsteen-ish but with that Dion edge & attitude, Bruce wishes he had. The late New York rock legend Lou Reed (The Velvet Underground) thought Dion was the greatest (sings back-up on "King of the NY Streets,") and inducted him in the R&R Hall of Fame. MRM -- as usual you continue to offer good assessments. You have a good enjoyable format, you present it entertaining and quite well.
@JohnSmith-oj6ir5 жыл бұрын
I love your reaction videos. a big part of life is learning to understand each other, and we can learn a lot from our music. the farther back you go, the closer we're related - musically and otherwise.
@BelindaTN5 жыл бұрын
Yes. This is another really old one. It was released in 1961. About the same time as the Skeeter Davis song. And the songs in Dirty Dancing were old songs too. About the same era as this one.
@dresden1234565 жыл бұрын
Such a classic! You should check Del Shannon - Runaway. I was obsessed with that song as a kid because it was in the intro of Crime Story and I loved that show. Thinking about it now I'm not sure I understood half of what was going on that show lol Ah childhood memories...
@thezdbailey5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. For some reason I thought that was going to be this song when I clicked on the video. Obviously, I don't read very well.
@christophermondone6864 Жыл бұрын
Dion was one of the Best all around singers.
@marylawson60604 жыл бұрын
Sweet memories for this old teenager. What a time. We just danced didn't pay to much to the lyrics. Just the beat.
@ste.60265 жыл бұрын
You gotta do Eddie Cochran... Summertime Blues C'mon Everybody Something Else...
@inspirationworks83575 жыл бұрын
Eddie Cochran ... another gone far too soon ... 😢
@eddiesanchez18995 жыл бұрын
Also, Weekend and Nervous Breakdown
@jimfoley80143 жыл бұрын
Bell Gardens, California.
@leeshaver78255 жыл бұрын
Yeah they hid messages in the old 50's songs listen to the song "Will you still love me tomorrow" by The Shirelles
@davidcalvert27105 жыл бұрын
Great video, man! Dion is a rock and roll legend I really dig his music! Keep on keeping on man. Thanks.
@maryanngarrimone11532 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites...we use to dance to this song at our high school dances! I'm 73 and love watching your videos. Thanks for bringing happy memories to me.
@Blue-qr7qe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting the music play through. Serious - anybody who destroys the continuity of a song with interruptions loses me. I enjoyed this - thank you.
@allenlee77925 жыл бұрын
You got best channel on youtube. Brings back alot of memories. Thanks
@terrycox82135 жыл бұрын
Dion and the Belmonts were a leading American vocal group of the late 1950s. All of its members were from the Bronx, New York City. In 1957, Dion DiMucci joined the vocal group. Interestingly enough "The Wanderer" was the B-side of the single. The A-side was "The Majestic." It was released in November of 1961. In April 1968, Dion experienced what he identified as a powerful religious experience. After getting clean once again from heroin addiction, an experience he documented in his 1970 song "Your Own Backyard," he approached Laurie Records for a new contract. They agreed on the condition that he record the song "Abraham, Martin & John," written by Dick Holler. "Abraham, Martin, and John" is a 1968 song that was a tribute to the memory of four assassinated Americans, all icons of social change: Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, and Robert F. Kennedy. In December 1979, there was a radical spiritual change in Dion, who had become a born-again Christian. Thereafter, his recordings for several years (until 1986) were in a contemporary Christian vein. So, just as Bob Dylan did after his years of recording Christian music Dion turned to secular Rock-&-Roll. He is now 79 years old.
@theresahansen50182 жыл бұрын
You are just too sweet and kind ! Need more men in the world like you !
@vicedpowers17505 жыл бұрын
Frankie Lemon "Why do fools fall in love" its a good old toon
@roy194915 жыл бұрын
Frankie Lymon
@LaptopLarry3305 жыл бұрын
"The Wanderer", by Dion, was released as a single in late-1961.
@doowoplvr5 жыл бұрын
1961....My Bronx boy, Dion, had a huge hit with this "B" side, which went to #2 on the charts.....written by another Bronx NY boy the late Ernie Maresca, Ernrie originally had intended this song to be recorded by another Bronx group Nino and the Ebbtides, but they passed and it was given to Dion as the "B" side to The Majestic, his followup to another great Ernie Maresca written song "Runaround Sue""....Dion age 79.. still going strong, gotta love my Bronx boy, we're both from 183rd St. Bronx NY.
@terriu88265 жыл бұрын
Loved that you reacted to DION...Saw him in concert bout a year ago, the man is near 80 and STILL HAS THAT VOICE!
@jameskirschling78875 жыл бұрын
Check out Dusty Springfield Son Of A Preacherman or Bobby Darin Mack The Knife. I think you would really like Bobby Darin.
@inspirationworks83575 жыл бұрын
My dad was a teenager when Mack the Knife was popular and I remember my grandma telling stories of how he drove her crazy playing that song over and over. LOL (Teenagers don't change, only their music and fashion do ! 😁) I personally love Dream Lover by Bobby Darin. My fiance is named Darin after him. 😊
@davidignatiusbalestreri17375 жыл бұрын
Son of a Preacher Man.... Dusty Springfield
@drakawinkle5844 жыл бұрын
I LOVE BOBBY DARRIN!!!!! So much better than Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy.
@Marcus-Oh-really-yes5 жыл бұрын
Yes, like another commenter wrote below, also check out Dion's "Runaround Sue," also from 1961, about an equal opportunity female "player." :-) ... May I also recommend "Carry on My Wayward Son" by Kansas from 1977. Great singer, great musicians!
@barbaramoore17114 жыл бұрын
One of my all-time favorites. You can't help but rock out to Dion and the Sax., until you look over to the right and those back up singers, omgosh, Ty, they can make you step all over your feet. No, Dion was more 50"s, and he still had some in the '60s. He also has a Facebook acct. He's still married to the same lady from day one, over 50plus years. But, I love that video. There is another video on youtube that a granddaughter took of her grandma rockin out to that song. You can tell she's in her 80's. It's fun to watch and Grandma can work it.
@fredvespi42683 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your reactions Modern Renaissance Man ! You’re the best !!!
@mrmiscast5 жыл бұрын
Tye, I'm enjoying watching your reactions to some classic music and sometimes perfect efforts on the part of the artists. You appear to be a fairly young guy, so you not knowing who this is or who that was isn't an issue at all. It's really the experience that takes a long time to enjoy. For example the Stevie Ray Vaugh videos, a cover of Hendrix in a couple of cases, SRV's own creation in other songs, these are perfect examples of appreciation. Stevie's appreciation for Hendrix art and talent and showing it through how he played. You showed that appreciation for his talent and that, simply put is what being a lover of music is all about. It doesn't matter if you've ever heard of someone, or if you were growing up during those guys height of stardom. Listen to it all. Read the backstory of these artists as you get time. Many, like SRV, have a fantastic backstory. When you get to people like Sinatra, a little detail is that he rehearsed with a full orchestra behind him. On stage, you'd see 88 pieces behind him sometimes. Have fun, enjoy the talent of everyone. I could give you a massive list to listen to but I'm sure your fans will keep you busy. Keep the videos coming.
@inspirationworks83575 жыл бұрын
I am always researching music, artists, and songs. I love learning backstories. You are right on about SRV ... and there are so many others ! Music is full of inspiration from the songs themselves, the people who write/wrote and/or perform them, or their biographies ... So much great stuff to dig into !
@mrmiscast5 жыл бұрын
@@inspirationworks8357 It's a shame that we lose so many of these players along the way. The precision and feel of someone like SRV will forever surpass many a good player. No matter if you like country or not people like Jerry Reed, Roy Clark, Glen Campbell are almost without peer when it comes to ability. Yet, there are so many others whose names are lost simply because they didn't get that one big hit that made their name know. This is what makes places like KZbin so very special. Tye would have never known about Stevie or some of the other's he's learning of and listening to without a place like this and people suggesting what they love. I was going to suggest Scuttle Buttin for him by SRV but it looks like he'll get to it soon.
@christinanadeau79115 жыл бұрын
I love watching your face while it's playing. Nice job. You are just too cute. Love from Canada.
@wykkyd_og5 жыл бұрын
Love this! My mom used to play this and this era on the record player and we would dance around the living room!
@jimfarrell41453 жыл бұрын
A great song from the 50's !!! Dion is still singing--have seen him at State Fair in New York--Check out his songs Where or When and That's My Desire. Thanks, Cathy
@mystiekmelody88575 жыл бұрын
Thank you! God bless you also in every one of those ways. Thanks for this reaction video. My daughter and her husband play "Fallout" too. It's crazy all the oldies songs they have on there, it's fun.
@Julie-fh6oh5 жыл бұрын
Love this song. It's before my time, but I've always loved it.
@asmr-art18445 жыл бұрын
Some of these songs you're reacting to are great to hear, some of these songs I've not heard since I was a child..love it!
@inspirationworks83575 жыл бұрын
A local radio station in Minneapolis, Minnesota gave a 1957 Chevy Belair away back in the day. My mother was 16 and newly licensed. She won the car, brought it home, put footprint decals on the fenders above the front tires and detailed the words "The Wanderer" (the car's name) next to those prints. LOL ... I do believe that she was still driving this Belair around 4 years later when this song was released (1961). Fun fact : Dion's last name is DiMucci. 😊
@Tuesdays_Gone5 жыл бұрын
My mom has this on a 45.
@skywarn-hurricanetrackerra28325 жыл бұрын
What you said about you hear the song but don't listen to the words, reminds me of the TV show MASH. In the intro there is no words but you listen to the song for MASH and talks about suicide is painless. So Yea the words is a big part.
@jamesanthony84385 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the lyrics from the movie's sound track are depressing as hell =(
@39thala5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVE this tune. The groove is great and Dion's gritty vocals.
@robtyler34045 жыл бұрын
Dion was a master of vocal phrasing. He'd add little growls or extra notes at the end of his lines and often filled the chorus of a song with him singing a countermelody to the backing singers 'lead'. His cover of the Drifters' Ruby Baby shows this up really well. I don't know if you go back to re-read these comments, Ty, but check out Dion's 1967 hit Abraham, Martin and John. Gorgeous vocals over barely controlled emotion in a song about great leaders taken too early by the very violence they preached against.
@erniemcgowin46375 жыл бұрын
Check out. I’m a Traveling Man by Ricky Nelson
@alangould14655 жыл бұрын
Ernie McGowin Bobby Vee-Night Has A Thousand Eyes must be heard by everyone!
@erniemcgowin46375 жыл бұрын
Alan Gould yes. One of my favorites.
@armadillotoe5 жыл бұрын
Possibly the 1st music video (film)
@kathyclark37145 жыл бұрын
I believe you would like it also.
@bbednorz3195 жыл бұрын
Ernie McGowin That’s a classic! I was in third grade when that one came out. Loved it then and now.
@TheFlowNetwork5 жыл бұрын
Dion and the Belmonts were a NY doo-wop group from the late 1950's. Check out their other great hits "Ruby Baby" and "Run Around Sue" (a song about a GIRL who is a "player"). Dion once told a great story.... he was doing a gig with Chuck Berry and he met Chuck's mother back stage. She asked Dion "Are you the young man that sings that 'Ruby Baby' ?" .... "Yes Ma'am, I am.".... "Son, you got SOUL!"
@KillerNetDog5 жыл бұрын
The days before TV came in color.. That brings back some childhood memories.. Dion.. that was shortly before Beatles and Led Zeppelin changed everything..
@hisbean5 жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT!!!! I wasn't allowed to listen to much radio when I was a kid, but my dad would listen to the 50's/60's music like this, and old school country. That music will always remind me of riding around in my dads old truck, listening to him sing along.
@joebauers80315 жыл бұрын
Classic jam! Dion is cool as hell...
@allamericanbarbie95345 жыл бұрын
Bobby Gentry...Ode to Billy Joe. Bobby is a female. That accent...so southern ya'll.
@inspirationworks83575 жыл бұрын
She spells it Bobbie and yes ! Great song. Few get it from Bobbie's frame of reference, sadly. I always did, mostly because when I was very young, I moved away from the city where my dad was a police officer, and when he arrived home one morning, he asked me, "Weren't you friends with a Stephanie G**** ?" I answered right away, saying, "I am STILL friends with Stephanie G****. Why ?" He then, lacking any empathy, expressed, "Not anymore !" He went on to explain how he had been a responding officer at her parents' home overnight and that she died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He didn't say it like that, though, and I remember being shocked at how callous he was about it all. I couldn't believe he told me my friend was gone the way he did. I was about 10. It has always been bizarre to me how people hear such tragic and sad things but it doesn't seem to phase them. This song reveals how people respond in times like that and it has always made me so sad.
@allamericanbarbie95345 жыл бұрын
Ya I spelled it wrong 😕...but i always loved that song and her voice. Thanks for the reply. I was 7 y.o. when the song came out.
@GEGE-bx3fj4 жыл бұрын
Lordy. I can’t believe u r doing this. This song is great 4 dancing. Just a simple song, done SO VERY WELL. catchy tune. Still one of my favs 4 some unknown reason. Great sax. Fr across the waters Canada 🇨🇦 🐥🐥🐥hugs etc
@janetmueller91954 жыл бұрын
"The Wanderer" came out in 1961. From what I heard, Dion later became a Christian. His song, "Abraham, Martin and John" came out in the late sixties after the assassinations of the Kennedy brothers and Marin Luther King. To me, it was his greatest song, very meaningful.
@priscillamcclure49925 жыл бұрын
Best reaction yet!! Lol eyebrows can dance
@ljsantora46745 жыл бұрын
Right! I love the eyebrow action. lol
@wykkyd_og5 жыл бұрын
Ty... you should check out Hang On Sloopy by the Mc Coys
@jannaromine59085 жыл бұрын
Hang On Sloopy☺ good song!
@sarahg26533 жыл бұрын
I always wonder what Sloppy looked like. Was she a homely type?
@wykkyd_og3 жыл бұрын
@Sarah G *SLOOPY* ...two O’s... rhymes with Snoopy. Not Sloppy that rhymes with jalopy. 🤣
@prideprejudice98255 жыл бұрын
One of my FAVORITE Songs! Dion had such swag , coolness, & sex appeal! I wasn't born then until the late 60's, but I can appreciate a great singer!
@dodiesdiary5 жыл бұрын
From the Bronx. NY. He wrote most of his songs. He was on the last tour of Buddy Holly, who was a big influence on the Beatles. Holly died in a plain crash at aged 22.
@KathiDisney5 жыл бұрын
Ty -- LOL our eyebrows :)
@Antimedal5 жыл бұрын
You should check out stay by maurice williams and the zodiacs. It's one of my favorite oldies songs. Also jackson browne does a great cover of it.
@jamesanthony84385 жыл бұрын
Good cover, but Maruice's is still better ;)
@AuntieCreed5 жыл бұрын
The eyebrows kill me. lol I love oldies, had a phase in high school where I listened to the oldies station and refused to be "mainstream". I missed a lot of music in the 90's (mostly pop stuff that I still don't like) but I found a ton of this stuff like Dion and I LOVED it! Glad to see it makes other people smile too.
@tweetnana34 жыл бұрын
This is the era of music is the best love it. My oldest sister use to listen to this music. I got it from her I was a small child then.
@thomasliddle24635 жыл бұрын
Dion-Teenager in love
@kellylaflash10165 жыл бұрын
I still have that original 45 -that my mom bought when she was 14.
@thomasliddle24635 жыл бұрын
+Kelly LaFlash that's great! I'm gonna ask my mam if she can find some Dion stuff for Christmas
@eddiesanchez18995 жыл бұрын
Thomas Robertson His album Runaround Sue is pretty good.
@reneerodgers15925 жыл бұрын
Love this. You've gotta do Still of the night by Whitesnake the solo is killer.
@arrow5deb3 жыл бұрын
When i was a kid This song was popular- I loved Dion’s music - listen to Runaround Sue, it was a big hit for Dion. Somewhere along the way, Dion got saved. He did Christian music in the 80’s & lived in south Florida. Anyway, thanks for the reaction.
@davidhunt84565 жыл бұрын
You know he's digging it. When those eyebrows go up and down lol. Love you're videos man
@travis47able5 жыл бұрын
love your content, you should do crystal chandelier by charley pride.
@thomasliddle24635 жыл бұрын
Elvis Presley-Burning Love
@davidcalvert27104 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ty. Dion is a rock and roll legend, man!. Enjoy your videos.
@dianefiske-foy47175 жыл бұрын
This song was from the sixties, 'cause I was a kid when it came out. One of my favorites. 👍🏻❤️🌟
@jflaugher5 жыл бұрын
Salutations, As an amateur Rock'n'Roll historian, I thought I might give you some historical background for the long forgotten subgenre of Rock'n'Roll that was nicknamed "Doo-Wop" in 1962. Before 1962, Doo-Wop didn't go by that name. It was simply known as Rock'n'Roll - and the groups that sang that style of Rock'n'Roll were known as vocal groups. The origins of Rock'n'Roll vocal groups can be traced back to black teenagers growing up in northern cities like Detroit, Chicago, and New York. While most other Rock'n'Roll styles had their origins in the South, Doo-Wop was a northern urban innovation. Typically sung by working class kids who couldn't afford instruments, they used vocal arrangements they learned at church and picked up from pop groups they heard on the radio, like the Ink Spots, to simulate instruments. Vocal phrases like "shang-a-lang-a" would simulate a guitar, "bom-bom-bom" a bass, and "doo-wop-doo-wop" horns. All across the northern cities of the US these vocal groups would perform a cappella arrangements of pop and early R&B tunes on subway platforms, bus stops and street corners. In the 1950's these vocal arrangements became the symphonies of the northern city streets. Groups like the Flamingos (from Chicago), the Spaniels (from Gary, IN), the Penguins (from LA), Franky Lyman & the Teenagers (from New York), the Five Satins (from Connecticut), the Monotones (from Newark, NJ), and the Platters (the most successful vocal group of the early Rock'n'Roll era who were also from LA) - all became stars and provided the soundtrack of 1950's America. These vocal arrangements quickly spread into other neighborhoods, and soon young people from other ethnic backgrounds started their own vocal groups: like the Del Vikings (who were one of the first intergrated groups) in Pittsburgh and Dion & the Belmonts from the Bronx, NY. Even Canadian cities picked up on these vocal arrangements and produced groups like the Diamonds. But for many of the young people growing up in the cities of the 1950's, these Doo-Wop vocal arrangements served a similar role as Hip-hop today; that is to say, kids would form singing groups and harmonize "Doo-Wop" songs at each other rather than get into physical fights. Like you might walk into a highschool bathroom and see two opposing gangs of kids singing at each other. The group that could harmonize and perform the best, would win. So it was used as a peaceful way to resolve differences between two rival groups of kids, which I think is really cool (and the fact that Hip-hop often plays a similar role only goes to prove that times and styles change, people don't). Here is a link to Dion & the Belmonts performing their first big hit, which they performed the way kids would have performed on street corners, with the harmonies and chorreography: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnKzdpman9uHp6c
@kellylaflash10165 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thank you for the history lesson. I knew a little of that (I've been around since the late 60's), but not all the interesting details.
@inspirationworks83575 жыл бұрын
@@kellylaflash1016 Same and me, too ! I had to laugh because I literally just commented earlier on this thread somewhere that times, tunes, and fashion changes but that teenagers don't and then -- I read the same sentiment, worded differently. 😁😁😁 I love learning more and the backstories of songs, etc, so this is right up my alley ! Thank you, Joshua.
@jflaugher5 жыл бұрын
@@inspirationworks8357 & @Kelly LaFlash - thanks - glad you liked it.
@ronaldmacintyre5675 жыл бұрын
bit before i was a kid listening to frankie lymon and the teenagers singing on the corner sans instruments
@peggypenguin72905 жыл бұрын
Please react to "Mack the Knife" by Bobby Darrin!!! Please please please please please!!! 🐧🐧🐧
@kitcat94475 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@bookwoman534 жыл бұрын
A hundred times yes.
@REDJR225 жыл бұрын
Dion memory: In 1976 or so Dion played at Summerfest in Milwaukee. He had a new album he was going to feature but with the huge thunderstorm going on he came on stage and said "I have a new album but In know you're here for the oldies, so that's what I'm gonna do". In the poring rain he played all his hits for maybe 6 nuts sitting in a ridiculous storm. He was great, it was great. Thanks Dion.....I hope we cross paths here. If not in the next brother.
@Mr54nomore5 жыл бұрын
They made a movie on this song called "The Wanderers." It was an Italian street gang of the 50's. It stared Ken Wahl. Great movie...
@linkfromhyrule55045 жыл бұрын
Eddie Rabbit did a cover of this song.
@Kasino805 жыл бұрын
So did Status Quo
@inspirationworks83575 жыл бұрын
When I was a preteen and teen, my grandpa worked in a music warehouse. He could get albums at cost for me and that was so cool ! One day, Eddie Rabbitt visited the warehouse and he shook everyone's hands and made small talk with each person, then bought lunch for all. He actually sat down and ate with them. 😊 My grandpa said he was a very nice man.
@UtopiaBlue685 жыл бұрын
@@inspirationworks8357 Thanks for the great story 🤗😎
@GrainneMhaol5 жыл бұрын
React to Runaround Sue!
@MommaBird524 жыл бұрын
You may be interested in knowing he is a player in song only. He has been married to Sue since 1963! I love to watch you react. You have that gorgeous smile and your eyes twinkle when you like what you see/hear!
@Braedenfish5 жыл бұрын
We play this during our garage party on Halloween night...we rotate it with a Thriller and Monster Mash and a few others so the trick treaters can dance n take a selfie with the photo op props we put out. Its great fun when the old folks get to dancing too!!! Nice pick!
@mulberryman13055 жыл бұрын
this may be a minority opinion but I don't think there is anything wrong with being a "player" as long as A. you're not in a relationship at the time B. you don't try to get with anyone who is in a relationship and c. you're up front about it and don't try to lead them on with false promises
@erniemcgowin46375 жыл бұрын
Mulberryman I don’t either. Lol. I was in my teenage years. Never promised anything to anyone so I didn’t see anything wrong with it
@i.m.77105 жыл бұрын
There was one super promiscuous male flight attendant who is the cause of aids spreading like wildfire in the USA in the late 70s, early 80s. The stuff you can catch and more importantly spread is scary. 😨👹🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕸🕸🕸🕸🦂🦂🦂🦂🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🦎🦎🦎🦎🦇🦇🦇🦇🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🦑🦑🦑🦑🦑🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🕷🕷🕷🕷🕸🕸🕸🦂🦂🦂🦂🦂🦂🦂🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐜🐾🐾🐾🗣🕵️♂️👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹
@hollyodell40125 жыл бұрын
Well, and use protection, so you're not spreading disease like the plague...
@Jamky015 жыл бұрын
Hey MRM, Check out Big Iron - Marty Robbins.
@inspirationworks83575 жыл бұрын
Great song. His song White Sportcoat (and a Pink Carnation) has long been a favorite. I had his album "Gunslinger Ballads" and loved it !
@blahsan4514 жыл бұрын
Class of 74. Really enjoy watching your reactions. You are my smile each night before bedtime.
@SadieCo1494 жыл бұрын
He and Bobby Rydel were my fav male solo singers. He was like the first 'gravely' singer.
@videoinformer5 жыл бұрын
*"The Wanderer"* is celebrated, but keep away from *"Runaround Sue"!* Two great songs by Dion, but contrasted with each other, they sure represent the well-known "double standard" that men and woman were held to, and, in various of our subcultures, still are today. Please react to "Runaround Sue", and you'll know what I'm talking about! ;-)
@bromododragon22524 жыл бұрын
The wanderer was never in a relationship while runaround sue was and then cheated
@i.m.77105 жыл бұрын
I like the tune but this is the first time I've noticed the lyrics. Reminds me of a certain President. 😲
@stonewall015 жыл бұрын
John F. Kennedy?
@duckduckgoismuchbetter5 жыл бұрын
Bill Clinton, John F Kennedy.
@djpaul1465 жыл бұрын
Great review hey you got that eyebrow dance thing going on again lol love it 😊👍
@biggtrux5 жыл бұрын
Man, I could listen to that over and over and never get tired of it.
@clydeb77135 жыл бұрын
Dion was a cool street guy who could sing from The Bronx. Many artists really liked his swagger.
@jackbrick445 жыл бұрын
Dion was the lead singer of the 50s doowop group the Belmonts from the Bronx NYC. This was probably around 60/61.
@marycoon85215 жыл бұрын
On December 4th, 1961 "The Wanderer" by Dion entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; and on February 18th, 1962 it peaked at #2 (for 1 week) and stayed on the Top 100 for 18 weeks...
@sisleymichael5 жыл бұрын
Ty, your reactions when you figure it all out makes me laugh. This is why we love you.
@rocknroller775 жыл бұрын
Adore Dion. Listened to my pops records of him all the time. Lovers Who Wander.
@irvinscarberry96845 жыл бұрын
For those that don't know, he was on tour with Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper when they were on the Winter Dance Party Tour. He was on the Bus and found out about the Plane Crash when he got to the next stop on the Tour.
@garyrhodes56085 жыл бұрын
I like what you do at the end, my brain is broken but it was like beatboxing Dion! Awesome. OG😎😎🙏🙏🙏♿️♿️♿️✌️🤙👍👍👍👍
@roadwalker64395 жыл бұрын
Yo I appreciate the fact that you were able to go back in the past and the reactions to old songs but most importantly what I really appreciated was the fact that you did a reaction to my favorite song and if get some time you should check out the movie it just come from A different era but my dad and people who lived in that time always put me up to date with the things they grew up of
@sammybeck77945 жыл бұрын
Watching your videos lately I feel like I've stepped into the Wayback machine. Lots of good stuff, thanks
@rosmeeker19645 жыл бұрын
Hello sir. This is my first ever comment on a youtube video and it has taken me some time to work out how to do so. I have been following you for a longish time. I was so stunned to find out recently you have never listened to much Paul Simon. He has been a favourite of mine for fifty odd years. I had a look through your pages and note you like to play a bit of bass. You might enjoy the bass run in Simon's 'You can call me Al.' My all time favourite bit of bass is in the studio version of Joni Mitchell's song 'Coyote.' Jaco Pastorious on a fretless. Sweet. Rock on.
@lastrada525 жыл бұрын
Dion, the epitome of cool in rock and roll, is still writing and recording, and performing live at 79 years old!!! For the last decade, he's been one of the greatest exponents of traditional blues in the world. His recordings of Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon are inspired and intense. I believe he has three blues LPs on the market. One of his wonderful modern-day rockers was "King of the New York Streets" -- a true rock classic. Bruce Springsteen could not have done a song like this better. There was the great, overwhelming voice and performance of Elvis, there was the spit and polish diversity and creativity of multi-instrumentalist Bobby Darin, (who may have invented rap music -- don't believe me? Listen to his "Me and Mr. Hohner" from 1969). And then -- there was the rock & roll with an attitude of Dion. Dion DiMucci is a marvel to this day. Remembered for many hits but his 1968 hit "Abraham, Martin & John" was the top of the mountain. His remake of The Drifters' "Ruby Baby," (Leiber & Stoller song) -- with a rock spin was a huge hit in the '60s by Dion. Italian boy from New York, endorsed by the late Lou Reed (Velvet Underground), and signaled out as one of the best by Elvis Presley himself. He's also the only solo rock singer along with Bob Dylan to grace the Beatles' Sgt Pepper album cover. As usual, by the expressions on your face MRM -- you obviously enjoyed what you heard. Good assessment too. Tons of great music out there to be discovered.
@thomasmartinscott5 жыл бұрын
That's the kind of "Nightclub" I was playing in 6 nights a week back in '68. Brought back a lot of memories! Those days are long gone!