Dion The Wanderer Reaction

[@Randyrocker1]

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.

[@dancurry1901]

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.

[@deboraswinimer9402]

and I am a white 63 year old who love what he plays doesn't matter if your black or white everyone likes music

[@melissanevin5034]

@@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...

[@margaretgraham4092]

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. ♥️👍🏼

[@davidpost428]

Class of '67 here as well !

[@berenicebauer72]

Class of 59 checking in. We had some of the best music and singers.

[@Samael44444]

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.

[@matthewliambird]

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.

[@thewickedchicken82]

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]

Dion is great...Runaround Sue! The Wanderer!

[@sarahg2653]

He doesn't seem to showcase it too often, but I love when Dion employs that subtle growl. Love him:)

[@janefrain2641]

This was my Husband's favourite song, played it at his funeral, Loved him so much xxx

[@cathlynmosby2216]

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.

[@williegilbert9852]

So sorry.

[@maxinefreeman8858]

Lot's of hit songs back in old days would sound like stalking now. Play, It's Me Again Margaret, by Ray Stevens. Hilarious.

[@robertheilmeier2671]

+@Big Bill O'Reilly kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZfae6Jpl6Zja7M Eat this, you sour and evil - minded little prick

[@mparent9166]

Sorry for your loss, respect and love.

[@mattt2523]

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.

[@NVprods]

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.

[@inspirationworks8357]

Abraham, Martin, and John ... gives me chills still.

[@captaincarl8230]

All four stood for a common goal. Freedom & equality for all.

[@edwardlongshanks827]

A minor quibble with your post. The airplane was not a jet. It was a Beechcraft Bonanza, six-seat single-engine prop plane.

[@joneslani]

@@edwardlongshanks827 jet, plane, aircraft...whateva

[@brandonhurst7681]

He dropped out of school and pursued a career in music.........

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

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!

[@walkingwounded3824]

Run Around Sue! yeah!

[@Julie-fh6oh]

LOVE Run Around Sue!

[@sergioomar9090]

Hell yes!

[@silverpanther4519]

Run around sue

[@gordongo7919]

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

[@NVprods]

You should listen to Dion's "Abraham, Martin and John". Also, Dion became a Christian and has some amazing Christian albums. And, he turned 80 this year and put out a new Blues Album with guests artists like Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, etc. Dion is one of the greatest.

[@jodidavis1178]

This was a favorite of my oldies but goodies. I also love Del Shannon-Runaway.

[@jimamos7984]

Second that

[@steveakhurst7845]

@@jimamos7984 I 3rd that :) Great song

[@jimamos7984]

The original and the version they had for Crime Story. RIP Del Shannon.

[@jeremypaluck4246]

Del Shannon had a great voice, and he covered so many songs so well. He also sure had his way with his original songs.

[@paulcadogan7033]

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.

[@christophermondone6864]

Dion was one of the Best all around singers.

[@teresapoudrier494]

He's not only a "Player" he is an unapologetic one. lmao

[@DocUno1]

Dion - Runaround Sue

[@julieford8788]

Love that one ! 💓

[@Kyle-tt1lv]

"Donna The Prima Donna"

[@susanfagan2727]

I'm runaround Sue !! 😂

[@lindabergman3127]

Great song👍

[@lindabergman3127]

Can't believe the crowds sitting there like bumps on logs🙄that sax player is smoking that sax👏👏👏

[@BelindaTN]

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.

[@bethy-lou3307]

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

[@UtopiaBlue68]

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-lou3307]

@@UtopiaBlue68 I wouldn't take that bet, I would lose. Haha

[@BoomBoom77156]

Beth D he got married in ‘63.

[@lindabergman3127]

That's wonderful 🤩

[@thebristolianmackem2039]

People didn't really write there own songs back then so it's most likely someone wrote it for him

[@davidcalvert2710]

Thanks Ty. Dion is a rock and roll legend, man!. Enjoy your videos.

[@JohnSmith-oj6ir]

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.

[@terrycox8213]

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.

[@lastrada52]

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.

[@dresden123456]

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...

[@thezdbailey]

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.

[@jameskirschling7887]

Check out Dusty Springfield Son Of A Preacherman or Bobby Darin Mack The Knife. I think you would really like Bobby Darin.

[@inspirationworks8357]

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. 😊

[@davidignatiusbalestreri1737]

Son of a Preacher Man.... Dusty Springfield

[@drakawinkle584]

I LOVE BOBBY DARRIN!!!!! So much better than Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

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.

[@ste.6026]

You gotta do Eddie Cochran... Summertime Blues C'mon Everybody Something Else...

[@inspirationworks8357]

Eddie Cochran ... another gone far too soon ... 😢

[@eddiesanchez1899]

Also, Weekend and Nervous Breakdown

[@jimfoley8014]

Bell Gardens, California.

[@dimitriosmakropoulos8641]

"The Wanderer" was released in 1968, and another up-tempo Dion hit "Runaround Sue," released near then, took care of the distaff wanderers. Don't run away with the idea that we teens didn't know what the words were saying. The guys kind of dug being--as you say -- a player, and the girls dug dating one and stopping him in his tracks. I would like your reaction to some older recordings like Frankie Ford's "Sea Cruise," a novelty song from 1959 that sold 30 million copies, Buddy Holly's "That'll Be the Day," from 1957 and Little Richard's "The Girl Can't Help It" from 1958. Just one more, Roy Hamilton's 1961 release, "You Can Have Her."

[@TheFlowNetwork]

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!"

[@jimfarrell4145]

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

[@marylawson6060]

Sweet memories for this old teenager. What a time. We just danced didn't pay to much to the lyrics. Just the beat.

[@lastrada52]

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.

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

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!

[@barbaramoore1711]

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.

[@LaptopLarry330]

"The Wanderer", by Dion, was released as a single in late-1961.

[@prideprejudice9825]

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!

[@mrmiscast]

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.

[@inspirationworks8357]

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 !

[@mrmiscast]

@@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.

[@doowoplvr]

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.

[@leeshaver7825]

Yeah they hid messages in the old 50's songs listen to the song "Will you still love me tomorrow" by The Shirelles

[@philsdon8932]

NOBODY was cooler than Dion.

[@allenlee7792]

You got best channel on youtube. Brings back alot of memories. Thanks

[@robtyler3404]

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.

[@erniemcgowin4637]

Check out. I’m a Traveling Man by Ricky Nelson

[@alangould1465]

Ernie McGowin Bobby Vee-Night Has A Thousand Eyes must be heard by everyone!

[@erniemcgowin4637]

Alan Gould yes. One of my favorites.

[@armadillotoe]

Possibly the 1st music video (film)

[@kathyclark3714]

I believe you would like it also.

[@bbednorz319]

Ernie McGowin That’s a classic! I was in third grade when that one came out. Loved it then and now.

[@REDJR22]

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.

[@mystiekmelody8857]

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.

[@janetmueller9195]

"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.

[@christinanadeau7911]

I love watching your face while it's playing. Nice job. You are just too cute. Love from Canada.

[@inspirationworks8357]

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. 😊

[@Blue-qr7qe]

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.

[@davidcalvert2710]

Great video, man! Dion is a rock and roll legend I really dig his music! Keep on keeping on man. Thanks.

[@vicedpowers1750]

Frankie Lemon "Why do fools fall in love" its a good old toon

[@roy19491]

Frankie Lymon

[@fredvespi4268]

Always enjoy your reactions Modern Renaissance Man ! You’re the best !!!

[@skywarn-hurricanetrackerra2832]

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.

[@jamesanthony8438]

Yeah, the lyrics from the movie's sound track are depressing as hell =(

[@GEGE-bx3fj]

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

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

My mom has this on a 45.

[@39thala]

Absolutely LOVE this tune. The groove is great and Dion's gritty vocals.

[@Julie-fh6oh]

Love this song. It's before my time, but I've always loved it.

[@arrow5deb]

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.

[@allamericanbarbie9534]

Bobby Gentry...Ode to Billy Joe. Bobby is a female. That accent...so southern ya'll.

[@inspirationworks8357]

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.

[@allamericanbarbie9534]

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.

[@S.E.MILLER]

My uncle who was a confirmed bachelor would sing this frequently when I was kid. He always had a different lady on his arm. The audience was a paid audience they did that on several songs back then and then air it on a TV show pre recorded. The song was released in 1961.

[@wykkyd_og]

Ty... you should check out Hang On Sloopy by the Mc Coys

[@jannaromine5908]

Hang On Sloopy☺ good song!

[@sarahg2653]

I always wonder what Sloppy looked like. Was she a homely type?

[@wykkyd_og]

@Sarah G *SLOOPY* ...two O’s... rhymes with Snoopy. Not Sloppy that rhymes with jalopy. 🤣

[@terriu8826]

Loved that you reacted to DION...Saw him in concert bout a year ago, the man is near 80 and STILL HAS THAT VOICE!

[@priscillamcclure4992]

Best reaction yet!! Lol eyebrows can dance

[@ljsantora4674]

Right! I love the eyebrow action. lol

[@AuntieCreed]

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.

[@KathiDisney]

Ty -- LOL our eyebrows :)

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

My youngest Aunt only 14 years older than me(Grandma was 45 years old,surprise baby,lol)taught me to dance when I was a kid to these oldie goldies.

[@jflaugher]

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

[@kellylaflash1016]

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.

[@inspirationworks8357]

@@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.

[@jflaugher]

@@inspirationworks8357 & @Kelly LaFlash - thanks - glad you liked it.

[@ronaldmacintyre567]

bit before i was a kid listening to frankie lymon and the teenagers singing on the corner sans instruments

[@hisbean]

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.

[@joebauers8031]

Classic jam! Dion is cool as hell...

[@kevint9125]

His song Abraham, Martin and John is an awesome song with a beautiful message.

[@Antimedal]

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.

[@jamesanthony8438]

Good cover, but Maruice's is still better ;)

[@davidhunt8456]

You know he's digging it. When those eyebrows go up and down lol. Love you're videos man

[@thomasliddle2463]

Elvis Presley-Burning Love

[@dodiesdiary]

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.

[@reneerodgers1592]

Love this. You've gotta do Still of the night by Whitesnake the solo is killer.

[@terraherald621]

I know you’ve done a lot of Elvis but I promise you WON’T be disappointed at his performance of “What Now My Love” from Aloha from Hawaii. It shows how much power and steadiness in his voice. I believe this was the first live worldwide show and set the record for the number of viewers. He was in top shape and shows what the IT factor is all about. Before auto tuning, it’s just a top notch performance that is very hard to top. One other one that I think you would like as far as the meaning behind the lyrics and the video is “Unwell” by Matchbox 20.

[@thomasliddle2463]

Dion-Teenager in love

[@kellylaflash1016]

I still have that original 45 -that my mom bought when she was 14.

[@thomasliddle2463]

+Kelly LaFlash that's great! I'm gonna ask my mam if she can find some Dion stuff for Christmas

[@eddiesanchez1899]

Thomas Robertson His album Runaround Sue is pretty good.

[@pbrstreetgang6681]

He actually wrote the song about a guy in his neighborhood in the Bronx. A guy that was actually always walking around with chicks. There are a lot of Dion Dimucci videos on KZbin He talks about how the group got started, about the black saxophone players in the city he used to go and see, and that's where he said they got their harmonies from, mimicking the saxophones. He's on a Pat Sajak Show interview which is really cool, an EWTN interview also pretty awesome. There's also an interview called the True Buddy Holly Story. He almost got on the plane. Can't get enough of this guy and the history of that music.

[@linkfromhyrule5504]

Eddie Rabbit did a cover of this song.

[@Kasino80]

So did Status Quo

[@inspirationworks8357]

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.

[@UtopiaBlue68]

@@inspirationworks8357 Thanks for the great story 🤗😎

[@theresahansen5018]

You are just too sweet and kind ! Need more men in the world like you !

[@peggypenguin7290]

Please react to "Mack the Knife" by Bobby Darrin!!! Please please please please please!!! 🐧🐧🐧

[@kitcat9447]

Yes!

[@bookwoman53]

A hundred times yes.

[@marycoon8521]

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...

[@mulberryman1305]

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

[@erniemcgowin4637]

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.7710]

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. 😨👹🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕸🕸🕸🕸🦂🦂🦂🦂🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🦎🦎🦎🦎🦇🦇🦇🦇🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐉🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🦑🦑🦑🦑🦑🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🕷🕷🕷🕷🕸🕸🕸🦂🦂🦂🦂🦂🦂🦂🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐜🐾🐾🐾🗣🕵️‍♂️👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹

[@hollyodell4012]

Well, and use protection, so you're not spreading disease like the plague...

[@MommaBird52]

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!

[@GrainneMhaol]

React to Runaround Sue!

[@wykkyd_og]

Love this! My mom used to play this and this era on the record player and we would dance around the living room!

[@travis47able]

love your content, you should do crystal chandelier by charley pride.

[@KillerNetDog]

The days before TV came in color.. That brings back some childhood memories.. Dion.. that was shortly before Beatles and Led Zeppelin changed everything..

[@Jamky01]

Hey MRM, Check out Big Iron - Marty Robbins.

[@inspirationworks8357]

Great song. His song White Sportcoat (and a Pink Carnation) has long been a favorite. I had his album "Gunslinger Ballads" and loved it !

[@Mr54nomore]

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...

[@videoinformer]

*"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! ;-)

[@bromododragon2252]

The wanderer was never in a relationship while runaround sue was and then cheated

[@musik102]

Dion was 80 this year! I saw him in UK in 1971 during his "folkie" phase. He was terrific.

[@i.m.7710]

I like the tune but this is the first time I've noticed the lyrics. Reminds me of a certain President. 😲

[@stonewall01]

John F. Kennedy?

[@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER]

Bill Clinton, John F Kennedy.

[@irvinscarberry9684]

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.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

This song was from the sixties, 'cause I was a kid when it came out. One of my favorites. 👍🏻❤️🌟

[@jackbrick44]

Dion was the lead singer of the 50s doowop group the Belmonts from the Bronx NYC. This was probably around 60/61.

[@hillaryilinsky1009]

love to watch the ladies faces .they are really into him.

[@johnnytammaro7]

1968. Dion is an Awesome Guy. The coolest cat I’ve ever met. Look for a broadway bound musical called The Wanderer coming out in about 2 years or so.

[@Braedenfish]

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!

[@clydeb7713]

Dion was a cool street guy who could sing from The Bronx. Many artists really liked his swagger.

[@asmr-art1844]

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!

[@roadwalker6439]

It like a classic I wish this generation could bring more music like that 🥇🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏅