OUR FIRST TIME WATCHING!! DION AND THE BELMONTS - THE WANDERER (REACTION)

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[@laurenmichelle5901]

My theory, run around Sue turned Dion onto the wanderer.

[@monikabeki6838]

But Dion married sue! The perfect love story: he forgave and let her run around, be wild until she was ready ♥️ they are still married

[@autumnamber6849]

LOL

[@mccoy1369]

Nice therory. Never put that together.

[@KickflipGnasty]

I love that idea that’s a dope theory haha

[@marcoadan1]

Sweet! I hardly ever get the chance to ask, "How's that theory working out for you?" I know it's not really funny in this context, but thanks.

[@DaniSInNC]

Yes, Dion is still making music. In fact he just released a single last month called Angel In The Alleyways. His current music is more blues and gospel.

[@derekdavis6508]

Feel like I missed my era, I like old timey music, grandparents had good jams.

[@mikem957]

The 1950s was the decade that changed the world. You had the rise of Elvis and rock and roll and the birth of the civil rights movement and the beginning of the space age.

[@jsjazz12]

Cracks me up how younger people react to songs of the past. They hear the words through a different filter. Music back then was fun.

[@Jillyconjem]

“Ruby Baby” will always be my favorite Dion song. The man can still sing. 💜💜💜

[@RobertWilliams-bo5nf]

The original was by the Drifters in the 1950s

[@raenellefisher8514]

I grew up to Dion. He and Bobby Rydell were always my favorites. I recommend Abraham, Martin, and John by Dion.

[@davidschecter5247]

One of the greatest white soul/blues singers ever. He has been recording for 60 years and he's still making brilliant music. This artist is one of the all-time talents of the rock and roll era. Buy his new albums -- they are FABULOUS! It's actually a sad song -- he has a lonely life without anyone he really loves. It's not the simple song people think it is.

[@williamjackson3617]

Remember he got his heart broken by Run Around Sue❤️ . He learned a lesson. He said to hell with one girl 👧. I am going after all of them.

[@TonyM1961]

I always took it as Rosie who broke his heart because of the tattoo on his chest and after that serious hurt, can't bring himself to commit to anyone

[@sharrongrant6240]

Love these old songs before we had the Beatles or the British Invasion...reminds me of watching American Bandstand every day after school!!

[@texadan314]

I only got AB on Saturday mornings.

[@sharrongrant6240]

It came on every afternoon the first few years then was on Saturday afternoons after that!!

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Shawn and Mel, PLEASE do Crimson and Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells for me!!!! Love u both ❤️

[@ajruther67]

and Crystal Blue Persuasion

[@54nomore]

The 1979 block buster movie "The Wanderers." Was an 'Multi Ethnic Gang Movie Comedy' played out in the 1960's New York City. It pitted the Italian gang 1. The Wanderers.' 2.The Baldi's gang that were integrated. 3.The Chinese Gang the Wongs. And 4.the Black gang 'The Mau Maus.' All came together to fight against the Irish gang at a football game. It was an all-out brawl that helped to create a friendship among the gangs in the end. It is worth watching...And how relevant it is today with race relations being what they are.

[@tekay44]

that's a terrible take, it wasn't about race at all. at all. the bad guys were an Irish street gang, just like all the rest. stop with the white hate.

[@dahoss5405]

There was only one gang that the Wanderers, Wongs and Mau Maus fought against at the high school football game and that was the feared city-wide Irish gang, the Ducky Boys. Their membership numbered in the hundreds. The skin-headed Fordham Baldies didn't take part in that brawl.

[@oliviafranzen2959]

@@dahoss5405 yep, because those dumb-asses signed up for the army when they were drunk. One of my all time favorite movies!

[@carollittle1059]

Another icon of rockn' roll!!

[@Godlygirl38]

I love dion. He is so talented. The 50s music takes me back to my dad playing it for me when I was a kid. Just classic. Teenager in love is great

[@ajruther67]

This song was released in November 1961. Maresca had co-written Dion's previous number-one hit, "Runaround Sue", but originally intended "The Wanderer" to be recorded by another group, Nino and the Ebb Tides. They passed on it in favor of another Maresca song, so Dion was given it as the B-side of his follow-up single, "The Majestic", a song which his record company had chosen for him. The record was turned over by radio DJs who preferred "The Wanderer", which duly entered the US charts in December 1961 and rose to number 2 in early 1962 (behind "Duke of Earl" by Gene Chandler). It also reached number 10 in the UK and number one in Australia. "At its roots, it's more than meets the eye. "The Wanderer" is black music filtered through an Italian neighborhood that comes out with an attitude. It's my perception of a lot of songs like "I'm A Man" by Bo Diddleyor "Hoochie Coochie Man" by Muddy Waters. But you know, "The Wanderer" is really a sad song. A lot of guys don't understand that. It's "I roam from town to town and go through life without a care, I'm as happy as a clown with my two fists of iron, but I'm going nowhere." In the fifties, you didn't get that dark. It sounds like a lot of fun but it's about going nowhere."

[@pitapanda8319]

Dion is an icon from that era and beyond. He put out so many great songs (and continues to do so today).

[@bobconklin7159]

Dion is part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@carollittle1059]

It was originally Dion and the Belmonts during his early hits.

[@ajruther67]

Dion Francis DiMucci was born July 18, 1939 to an Italian-American family in the Bronx, New York. He developed a fondness for the blues and doo-wop musicians he heard performing in local bars and on the radio. His singing was honed on the street corners and local clubs of the Bronx, where he and other neighborhood singers created a cappella riffs.

[@maddmuggs]

One of my favorites

[@jalandacurry4585]

Let me tell u something....I subscribed 5 days ago and I LOVVVE you two!!!!! Your reaction to Average White Band brought tears to my eyes. Yall are so much fun!!!! Dion was a trip!!! Lol. Keep the videos coming!!

[@willowb1527]

Thanks guys he is such a great artist. Much love family and peace to the peaceful ✌️

[@083046]

You guys are so much fun, I enjoy your joy. I was a Bronx kid back in the day when Dion went solo (not with the Belmonts) and recorded the Wanderer in 1961. I was about to start my freshman year in high school.

[@hetwade77]

Dion is on tour in 2022, still performing at age 82.

[@mikeeslk]

Dion also came up with some of the best musicians to date. This guy is HISTORIC and has written some great songs

[@roypartible9759]

You should listen to Dion and the Belmonts, "I Wonder Why" One of the best doo wop songs of the rock and roll era.

[@decoladolores7003]

Dion Dumuti from the bronx.talented man had pssion.

[@62impalaconvert]

82 and still cranking out albums.

[@cojaysea]

I loved music like this at this time . I was 12 When this song came out and it’s hard to believe Dion is still rockin

[@daphnefrench5517]

Awesome Music Love All Dions Songs Thank You

[@dorisryan1933]

Hello did you know that Elvis Presley also sang the song back in the fifties I believe I Rome from town to town the Wonder is an Old English poem Dion is 81 years old and yes he's still alive

[@helamuelrodriguez1068]

Dion is still around still performing today!!!

[@recordhutch]

Yes he is alive and still singing. Mostly blues now days. Have always loved his music

[@rebrox6545]

Yes Dion is still making great music today, A little fact about Dion, you could say he was the only survivor of the tragic plane crash that took Buddy Holly and Co, he swapped seats with Richie Valens last minute. Check out Lovers who wander as a follow up to this song

[@dianaskrutskie7314]

You both are so cool. I love your expressions listening to this. Pretty risqué for a song from 1961! Runaround Sue is next and then Abraham, Martin and John. Yep Dion is still performing!

[@cpklapper]

“Abraham, Martin, and John” is a classic!

[@mccoy1369]

By far, my fav song of that generation. I was hoping you guys reviewed this song in particular. I love 50s music, I grew an appreciation for it at a young age. My dad, (R.I.P. daddy) introduced me to 50s rock and country, and listening to it keeps him close to my heart. Thank you guys for this upload, I saw y'all had 3 Dion and the Belmonts song, and I will watch them all tonight, back to back.

[@Pogo-qo1ob]

Saw Dion play with Ronnie Spector in 2016 in Brooklyn, and I have to say, the man has more energy on stage than some performers I’ve seen in my age group! And I’m in my 20s!

[@terrygarcia897]

Back in 1978 my friend put a rose tattoo on his chest because of this song. We seen about 120 bands at concerts. The last concert we went to was sir Paul 2002. He passed away 16 years ago. Rip my friend

[@beachplumb]

Dion is my 21-year old son's favorite artist.

[@barrycohen311]

Released: November 1961. Italian dude from the Bronx.

[@adriennerobinson8984]

There is a music video to this song on the KZbin. You're can check that out too.

[@pamelamaloof474]

I love oldies from 50s and 60s

[@f.mazz.459]

Dion and the Belmonts representing some of that 50's doo wop Italian flavor out The Bronx baaaby!

[@SnowEfaust]

As a small child, this was one of my favorites played at the roller rink.

[@Zebred2001]

The Wanderer is just a 1961 ancestor to Mambo No.5!

[@clydehoppers6375]

Wanderer if I remember correctly came out around 1962. Dion is still living and still performing.

[@axiomist4488]

Yes, he's alive and performing.. This was the early 60s and like I said in your other video about Run Around Sue, this is the other side of the coin, I like the line "Janie is the girl that I'll be with tonight and when she asks me which one I love the best, I tear open my shirt and I got a Rosie on my chest" !!! LOL .

[@kjpphotography4764]

Yes he is still alive and I used to do art work form his fan club when i was in college in the mid 90's and i got to meet him back stage.

[@marthacantrell6953]

Ricky Nelson is a great singer, from this era. 'Traveling Man' is a good one.

[@jeanettesmith765]

I was going to suggest Ricky because of the similar theme!

[@thefalco1981]

Dion sounds like an Italian that grew up In the Bronx 😂. My paisan!

[@attiliofiordirosa2977]

Yes he still alive still performing you got good taste .

[@ScottyM1959]

I met him in 1984. He's a great person.

[@edgarsnake2857]

This was an absolute smash hit when it came out . D and the B's were on top of the carts with hit after hit.

[@asablack1364]

So sad. Last week I drove by Clear Lake, IA. Where Dion, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper died in that plane crash. It was said “The day Rock ‘n Roll died.”

[@bethmitchem4721]

Dion is the lead in dion me the belmonts should hear them sing why must I be a teenager in love or I wonder why

[@wesmartyn3829]

Was the theme song for the movie, The Wanderers. 70's film, depicting 60's New York gangs. Then, came the Warriors movie. Seen both, dozens of times.

[@MikeJones-uq4zj]

A family friend grew up with Dion. He really does have a tattoo of Rosie on his chest

[@duanelavely5481]

I remember "The Wanderer" as the #1 song to do the "Stroll" (?).

[@esmeraldapooner751]

Those songs were considered "oldies" when I was a teen in the 80's. I still like to hear them now and then. Now the 80's songs are the oldies. I liked the beat, but he took a chance by signing that song in a more censored time then now days.

[@denisetinto1828]

Great reaction. Cheers from Canada

[@adg4875]

You gotta love dion

[@bradgrauer9148]

This is one of the biggest hits of the time. He had a total of 39 top 40 hits

[@bobconklin7159]

Before Dion went solo there was Dion and the Belmonts. America was leaving the Doo Wop Era and moving towards Rock and Roll so many lead singers of groups struck out on their own like Dion and Smokey Robinson. Some of Dion and the Belmonts hits are, “A Teenager in Love”, “Rub Baby”, “I Wonder Why”.

[@beckygoff2394]

I love you guys, you make me smile😊

[@bloppysloppy4057]

Dion is still alive and still performs as far as I know. He performs his old hits sometimes. He records Christian songs sometimes. He had a band in the late 90's where he downplayed his name in a band that released one CD called the Little Kings.

[@masterofsparkshwy6974]

No wonder Sue ran around.

[@stephenmelone8589]

You would get a huge laugh out of listening to Rush Limbaugh 's version of this tune . His version parodies Ted Kennedy and is titled THE FILANDERER .

[@tekay44]

we called Ted "The Swimmer" up here in Mass.

[@nenelles-dancelikenobodysw8511]

Great reaction!!! 🤣 😆 🔥LOL

[@marinastone4747]

Nice! I love your Hair Mel❤🤟 Soo sharp! Please react to Surfin USA by Beach Boys! From 1962

[@christyarnold8215]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@brigitter1469]

Love this song!! The first player in music lol. Loved em and leave em lol.

[@adriannechikawotablog5466]

Go back all the way to 1955 with The Cadillacs - Speedoo. Dude is Mr. Steal-Yo-Girl on this one😂😂

[@jamesdante2730]

My grandpa is first cousins with Carlo the bass signer from the Belmonts. My pops grew up with these cats and has many a funny stories about them doing illegal shit in the Bronx. Awesome shit

[@attiliofiordirosa2977]

Love yous guys .

[@BoomBoom77156]

No Belmonts on this record. He’s being backed by the Del Satins.

[@Les-vp8si]

At 3.04 the thumbnail of the movie the wanderer , GREAT movie.

[@lhcarter]

Dion is on Facebook, check him out! He gets involved with his fans.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Yo need to listen to his other songs. I listened to him singing to him. He was awesome!!! Yes! He was player but I still loved him. I'm 73 yrs old and love his music! ❤❤❤

[@kevinmarker-cz3bx]

Dion...stone cold 🥶 pimp..fo show

[@cindyphifer970]

Love Dion

[@realemiele.franco736]

Subliminal messages 😄 Dion must've been a playah‼️🤣

[@JohnnyDeMarco-jp8vb]

Dion DiMucci, the Real Italian Stallion, from Da Bronx. Backing group here are the , “Del Satins.”

[@denisetinto1828]

You should do Mambo#5 by Lou Bega. Similar theme regarding being a player, but in a new era (1990s). It's hot and jumpin' too. Try Abraham, Martin and John by Dion. A hit that illuminates these exceptional US leaders. It's a powerful and moving song (written by Dion) and would give you a different interpretation of Dion's artistic ability. Cheers from Canada

[@adam.4487]

He gets his come back song from Sue with his other song "Run Around Sue" haha

[@cspringer333]

"I jump right into that car and I travel 'round the world' "...yes...that one got pass the censors.

[@peterhaynes8258]

Great song.

[@roguealien]

...just laughing my a$$ off, watching your reaction...Great!

[@bradsullivan2495]

Dion by himself in 1968 had the emotionally charged "Abraham, Martin and John"

[@jimnicosia5934]

Dion earn the title "king Of The Doo Wop"

[@johnmorrissey5105]

A Wanderer was the way of saying Playa back then

[@jadedonnaanderson]

Great reaction 🔥🔥🔥

[@sharrongrant6240]

This was a great skating song!

[@garbonomics]

Great song

[@bumfuckmichigan]

December 1961 great song

[@stevepollard2571]

Check the film out ‘The Wanderers’. It’s a classic, you’ll love the soundtracks. And check out the song, it’s a doo wop, from Dion & it’s called ‘ I LOVE YOU’. Have fun guys. Steve South East England 😉

[@terryrideout7457]

Dion has a decade of the greatest gospel songs ever recorded in the 80's.If u don't know Dion u don't know music

[@sallyrwilson4390]

yes he is alive

[@AmericanShia786]

Dion started with the Belongs in the late 1950 and had big hits with I Wonder Why and A Teenager In Love. He went solo in 1960 and had a number #1 hit with Runaround Sue in 1961 and A #2 hit with The Wanderer in 1962, followed by big hits like Lovers Who Wander and Ruby Baby. Ruby Baby and The Wanderer are my personal favorites from the early period, mainly because as a Tenor Sax player our bands would get dancers on those songs in the early 1980s. The Tenor Sax solo is ridiculously easy to play. I played correctly and with gusto the first time I sat in with a friends band.

[@AmericanShia786]

Sadly, Dion DiMucci succumb to drug addiction, and the British Music Invasion lessened his popularity. In 1970, after a Christian religious experience, he had a big hit and critical acclaim with Abraham Martin and John. That's where I lost track of his career, but he is still making music and releasing new music as of 2021. It has a more bluesy, Gospel flavor. By the way, I subscribed. There are only 3 KZbin music reaction channels that I subscribed to, and yours is on of them. I'm nobody of importance, but your channel is very enjoyable.

[@jenniferjacobs228]

Things have changed so much..lol... It was free love back in the 60's..lol...the revolution....none of this shocked us. Our parents of course were shocked and horrified, which we loved..lol... Amazing how the worm turns.....

[@ronaldferlaino6595]

Dion is alive and still performing. He's 82 and still singing his tunes. Runaround sue came out in 61. I think the wanderer was 62

[@MrBLOODSPLAT]

It’s actually a sarcastic song. He was always asked about the women chasing him and he was always like “yea so?”. His wife “Rosie” was the only woman for him and they both found it funny no other women could have him so he made this song as a “Yea suuuuure I get aaaaall the women 🙄”

[@christinalikoski4937]

What a GREAT SONG I always sang this song it felt like FREEDOM I also believe it's the reason I'm still single🤭🤭💯💯 Australia 💕 Christina