Dion - "There Was A Time" with Peter Frampton - Official Music Video

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Dion is following up his critically acclaimed and commercially successful 2020 album release Blues With Friends with Stomping Ground, a new album that finds him collaborating yet again with music greats with whom he shares mutual admiration. Stomping Ground was produced by Wayne Hood with Dion and released through Joe Bonamassa and Roy Weisman’s KTBA Records.
Most of the album’s songs were written by Dion and his songwriting partner Mike Aquilina. Guest artists appearing on tracks with Dion include Boz Scaggs, Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, Patti Scialfa, Bruce Springsteen, Billy F Gibbons, Keb’ Mo’, Sonny Landreth, Joe Menza, Mike Menza, Marcia Ball, Jimmy Vivino, Rickie Lee Jones, Wayne Hood, Joe Bonamassa and G.E. Smith with Pete Townshend’s liner notes which Dion characterizes as “amazing.”
The album’s voluminous notes include an intro by Dion that succinctly summarizes the philosophy behind the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s latest recorded endeavor:
“When I was young, I was always striving for accolades and admiration. Those were my goals. But when I reached them, they didn’t satisfy. I discovered joy when I leaned to stop caring about all that - when I learned to relax and make music with friends… music that would make more friends for us through its joy. To make music with friends, and to make friends through music: I can’t imagine a better life than this. I am grateful to my friends who made Stomping Ground with me - and my new friends who are listening.”
The album’s notes include a foreword by Pete Townshend, which reads, in part:
“Dion, like a circling star that never fades, generates the energy and fire we need to pull ourselves up and start again. Dion is a star who knows well how to start again, how to keep shining. He looks at his watch every few years. Damn! Let’s make a record. Take care. This one will blow those little white things in our ears right into your brain.”
Beyond Townshend’s literary contribution, Dion provides a track-by-track description of all the album’s 14 selections, the sole non-original being “Red House,” the Jimi Hendrix song that has become a blues standard. On Stomping Ground, Dion is joined by Keb’ Mo’ on that song. Dion notes, “We had a blast grooving on ‘Red House.’ I’m honored to have him join me on this Jimi Hendrix cover/tribute. We did it as only we could. I think Jimi would approve!” It’s worth mentioning that the follow-up single release to Dion’s 1968 smash hit “Abraham, Martin and John” was “Purple Haze,” serving to underscore the connection that Dion has long had with the legacy of Jimi Hendrix.
Stomping Ground track listing (LP version -- CD version follows the same order)
Side A
1. Take It Back with Joe Bonamassa
2. Hey Diddle Diddle with G.E. Smith
3. Dancing Girl with Mark Knopfler
4. If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll with Eric Clapton
Side B
1. There Was A Time with Peter Frampton
2. Cryin’ Shame with Sonny Landreth
3. The Night Is Young with Joe Menza and Wayne Hood
Side C
1. That’s What The Doctor Said with Steve Conn
2. My Stomping Ground with Billy F Gibbons
3. Angel In the Alleyways with Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen
Side D
1. I’ve Got To Get To You with Boz Scaggs, Joe Menza and Mike Menza
2. Red House with Keb’ Mo’
3. I Got My Eyes On You Baby with Marcia Ball and Jimmy Vivino
4. I’ve Been Watching with Rickie Lee Jones and Wayne Hood

[@Mike583]

Dion & Peter,two great legends! From the era of Run Around Sue to your latest,this 69 year old loves it all!❤😎👍

[@AlA-ok5jh]

I’m 67 ..ya make me feel so young…like 2 yrs younger than you…….God is good God is great God is wonderful…Jesus is God. Dion and co have found the youth surem …..music and song. ( plus stay away from sin )

[@special420player]

This 42 year old loves it

[@youcantbeatpetemaimone0419]

@@AlA-ok5jh haha I’m 64 😂😂 Dion is amazing. Peter is pretty good too 😂😊

[@ronfreeman5857]

Ditto Dude..✌

[@davidwright9318]

….and 4 years before Runaround Sue he recorded “I Wonder Why”

[@oldmanfred8676]

Dion is a Living legend and a National Treasure!

[@stkesq48]

I am 73 Year's old,,, loved it then and love it even more now ,,, Frampton killed it too

[@VBForbes]

Played it like he was paying attention

[@ronschwigel8140]

DION AND FRAMPTON THE BEST ROCK N ROLL . THE LEGENDS

[@lowellcalavera6045]

Go, Dion. You still got it.

[@jerryrice8860]

Real talent is timeless. This proves it. Dion and Peter are God-given gifts to us - the Oldies generation. ❤️✝️

[@waynejohanson1083]

And who knows better then Jerry Rice, The greatest receiver of all time. It was a Joy to watch you play Jerry.

[@glenvaughn3659]

Me Melissa grow up listen to Dion music song's and now. I have a son that singing country music.

[@michaeldaniels8462]

In great voice, as always. Dion is a gift from God.

[@LibertyLion1776]

I'm 22 years old and every song that this man has ever written I'm a fan of. His voice aged like fine wine.

[@tjc140]

The gems continue into 2022!

[@t.s.gilmer8397]

Dion is 82 now, I hope I'm this freakin' cool when I'm 82. This song is awesome!!! 😎

[@valeriesecor8739]

Yea and EP is 87 ..Elvis reborn aka Pastor Bob Joyce. ! JOHNCook channel YT.

[@ruthboykin9873]

Beautiful! Simply beautiful, song, singing and music!❤️❤️🎶

[@redogsummers]

Class, Cool, Timeless...

[@douglascrawford2563]

The best song I've heard in years.

[@JGfromKY]

This song, Dion & Peter Frampton is fantastic!!! It doesn't get any better than this!

[@muskcoder6367]

Still the King of the New York Streets. Peter is no slouch either. Love them both.

[@ciarraibuzz]

Really, really good. Frampton and Dion D. What a combination. Very pleasing.

[@jamesbrugaletta9059]

That was great vote for Peter in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame

[@buddyfrombrooklyn9853]

Love Dion and his whole lifetime of work. Got The Wanderer tattooed on my back as well as Flo (my mom) on my left arm, Mary (an ex) on my right, and Rosie (another ex) on my chest. The man touched my soul since I was a baby (practically).

[@waynejohanson1083]

That song is a all-time classic. The Sax solo is not bad either.

[@MELCARDOSO]

I live in the same house where Dion lived in Miami for 20 years and I feel blessed.

[@dickdomain719]

Been listening to Dion since the late 50's (a huge fan) now it's been 65 years of great music and he's never let me down with a bad recording.

[@jesstowns10]

I played his recording of Sit Down Old Friend at my wedding. In the end, there's nothing but love....

[@deaconsonnycarr.1963]

When i see Peter playing i just start laughing i grew up with this great artist and im so proud to see him still jamming, thank you Dion such a beautiful song

[@drinkinbuddy8264]

You the man Dion

[@tomnekuda3818]

Damn, Frampton can really crank that axe......Great with Dion!

[@michaelpayne8102]

I wish I could like this more then once, Dion and Peter Frampton together, Dion was a legend in a my youth, Peter was star at the time, now playing together. To make it even better they both look great (aging well).

[@SuperAnimelover100]

So wonderful to see Peter Frampton on guitar and looking well . I was scared he was down with that illness he has . Thank God he looks GREAT !!

[@robc.5745]

Glad to see your still at it, God Bless you Man!

[@sheilamccoy2108]

Peter has a beautiful ability to make perfect tones and note sounds.

[@cathysonlinesales]

Keep making music!!✌

[@waynesullivan9701]

Two of my favorite

[@franklawrence863]

Just awesome. Love Dion's singing. Guitars are great.

[@waynejohanson1083]

Dion is so underrated. Great songs like The Wanderer, Abraham, Martin and John, Drip Drop, King of the New York Streets etc.

[@maryjvanderwerken3192]

74, just stumbled upon this! I have always LUVED Dion and SWEETIE PEETIE PIE! THIS IS TERRIFIC! BOTH OF MY FAVES AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME. Adding this to my fav Playlist, right next to Pete and Joe Bonamassa's weeping guitars. For an aging boomer, it doesn't get any better than this. DION, I'VE LUVED YOUR MUSIC FOR 60+ YEARS! PLEASE DO AN ALBUM WITH PETE! YOU GUYS COULD BLOW UP THE GRAMMYS! 😅💙🎶💙🎶💙

[@hemulik.8117]

This will be good for sure :)

[@diannedavis5443]

I am in music heaven. Dion’s singing this with such conviction and authority.

[@attiliofiordirosa2977]

Dion I could listen to this song a billions times and billions times I cry Love You Dion Love You Dion

[@rdp3holm]

Watching Peter play you can see he is doing exactly what his heart needs

[@seamusmacdonald9841]

Dion DiMucci, 82 years young and never better. A star in the 1950's. An inspiration to me.

[@attiliofiordirosa2977]

Listening brings tears in my eyes reminds me and my love that I lost.

[@ray-jf4sh]

2 cool cats

[@diannedavis2010]

This is beautiful on levels. Beautiful singing. Beautiful guitar. Beautiful poem. Peter Frampton and Dion DiMucci are inspired and inspiring.

[@AnneEloiseOfCNY]

The Wander reminiscing? Way to go Dion. And way to go Peter. Dion, been your fan since I was , 10. You still rock ... Your 70 year old fan (2022). ✌️😸❤️

[@KarenBH]

Is there anyone that Dion hasn’t played with?!! I saw Frampton live in concert in Philly back in the 70’s GREAT! I wish I saw Dion live! ❤️

[@rodgeorge7244]

Not bad for a guy who is 82 years old I have been listening to his music since I was in High School the first time I heard Ruby Baby I was hooked plus songs like the Wanderer and Run around Sue and on they went and I still listen to him today he's a gem the last album I bought was Dion Blues With Friends it's awesome.

[@jackwezesa1081]

WOW ! 82? It s great stuff🎸🇺🇸

[@andreewitek1009]

J adore votre musique j ai acheté vos dernier cd ..... A quand le 2022 ! Merci

[@joancahill4405]

No Words!!!! Love, Love, Love It! Dion, Living Legend & Frampton, So Underrated! Thankyou! 🎸🎤🎼💖🙏

[@ytrezzzz]

what a masterpiece !!!

[@rogbrown1458]

Just magic with two legends together. Saw Dion on tour in 1962 and The Herd in 68. Peter frampton (The face of 68. ) Don't get much better than this !!! Rog. Pacific sunset records.

[@sheilamccoy2108]

This presentation was Superior,however I thought the guitar solos and Dion's vocal were A+ perfect. Deluxe and so pristine......

[@sheilamccoy2108]

Excellence.

[@NVprods]

Amazing. Keeping great music alive. Thank God for Dion.

[@michaelmastapeter6982]

It's just amazing these guys still keep going,and it's great to see Eric,Mark ,Peter and Joe playing along with Dion It's a real bluesy side of Dion and great God bless these musicians!!!

[@FleagleSangria]

This is a fantastic song. His voice really sounds amazing here. Found this while searching for “Knowing I Wont Go Back There”.

[@RATCLIFFE-LISTENS]

DO NOT STOP !!!! DION you’ve years and years of stuff to contribute and every living great would be honored to work with you. Man what a treat how can he get hipper with each passing day. A Tour with Joe would be a complete Sell Out.Frampton comes alive and rips his fingers over the frets. Love to you Dion God Bless💯

[@mstycrk]

This song is a reflection of most of our lives! Thank you Dion for all the wonderful memories you gave us with your song.

[@attiliofiordirosa2977]

Love this song all about my wife miss her so much love this song.

[@sergioferreira7860]

Just perfect!

[@mlobimkhize5444]

I can't believe Dion STILL sounds sooo amazing after so many years. Brilliant! 😱😭♥️

[@j.w.matney8390]

Wow! Dion still has the great pipes !

[@doowopguy1]

love the Blues, thanx Dion

[@donnamariepszoniak6101]

Perfection Two Amazing Legends Dion King Of 😎 & Peter 🎶🎶💕😊

[@lauranathan1618]

The best 6 minutes and 40 seconds I have spent in a long time. Overwhelming gratitude for talent that no one else can touch!

[@lanagaylechandler1948]

Peter’s still killin it…🔥

[@ver251209]

Frampton's tone and playing.

[@karenbean60]

Both icons, GREAT Collaboration!💞

[@HettiedeKorteDiplomaat]

Wow. Still a powerful voice.

[@laura.sefchik]

There was a time i looked away - i gave my fears the final say Powerfully beautiful song/video Dion's vocals -so moving/Peter Frampton 🙌🏻 Contemplative masterpiece. Blessings to all🕊

[@larswallgren4543]

Timeless 🙏🏻❤️Thank’s

[@JazzgutsVGvanKampen]

The elder generation had less Distractions and focussed on their music, this result prooves that. Now you're drowning in info and everybody is chasin rabbits without musical results.

[@mohamedharak2689]

peter's one of my favorites and dion is an amazing artist

[@attiliofiordirosa2977]

Please Dion come to Chicago .

[@johnvanamsterdam2402]

Lovely sound Peter on that 335🥳

[@user-gu1cp2od1z]

wow respect ! two legends together I'm very proud of myself (fan of Mr.Dion) - from KOREA

[@andrewgoldbergs4474]

Glad they finally collaborated a tune together. Two if the finest men of contemporary music still have the goods to please us the soul to soothe us in uncertain times..

[@gtrjay55]

This is so good. Two voices for the ages,Dions and Framptons guitar.🙏😷🎶🎸🎵❗👀

[@ljh45s]

One of the very best of all times, love his music the old and the new, just glad we still have him,, most of the old singer all gone now , glad I grew up in a time when the music was so good, take care thanks for the now load,

[@tomneville8312]

Magnificent

[@GreenManelishi]

Back to listen, again. Oh, how I miss her and what might have been, that will never be.

[@dbrinkm1]

At 75, I have been listening to Dion since his begining.This is a great song indeed.His vocals still sounds great and Peter still has a great guitar interpretation, so much feeling and is tight.Dion's music comes from the soul and spirit and flows out, for all of us to enjoy. Thank you Dion..will catch you later.".in His Servce" Dana

[@donnascornfreecooking980]

Dion, thank you for this beautiful, amazing song. You take me back to the love of my life who I lost twice. Never knew what happened to him, but I finally married a man who is wonderful and we will celebrate 36 years of marriage. I will always regret the love of my life but you can't go back. Thank you for all your wonderful music.

[@eyesic04]

Listening again and again. Fantastic album. Best song every, Dion sounds great and Frampton doesn’t miss a beat.

[@attiliofiordirosa2977]

You make me cry Dion .

[@suzz1776]

Wow....that guitar and voice... young folk don't make music like this now days

[@magneto7930]

Dion still sounds great, along with Frampton doing what he does best!

[@GreenManelishi]

This song is great but makes me sad; remembering her, and the worst decision that I ever made. I let her walk away rather than take the chance on an imperfect relationship with a woman who loved me as I am. More than 30 years later I still have pictures of her, and a tiny gift that she gave to me for no reason at all other than to say "I Love You".

[@terrih6284]

Wow!!! Amazing!!! What a collaboration 😍

[@JTuaim]

What a deep beauty of blues. Dion still it going on.

[@JMSG76]

Isso de certa forma me inspirou.

[@cullisheerfrost1494]

omg! chills and hairs on my neck dancing

[@CHenry1951]

Two oldies, that still have it..............................excellent !!

[@dennygideontv2546]

👍👍👍

[@ibisargentinausher1309]

I love this song,awesome voice as always, Dion you are my idol!🎸👑🌟🎵❗️

[@valeriesecor8739]

Nice one Dion ..always loved Frampton .. but miss that wha wha peddle ! Needed to hear real Music, Tyl xo

[@carminelombardi9575]

Wow, Dion sounds great, and Frampton as usual is so soulful and melodic

[@Fargosportsmassage]

Dion and Peter man..its all awesome

[@LanceisLawson]

Dion is the best!

[@pegschwalbach2500]

That is just so awesome! What a great piece, you are bothe so musically gifted. God bless you both.

[@petersutherland621]

Awesome album. Love every track. Peter Frampton is just pure class.

[@kathyscoppettuolo7168]

Thank you for this, Dion and Peter! 😍

[@jamieburton4236]

Dion - He's a musical legend! Still A Great Voice!! The man stayed in shape - hard to believe he toured with Buddy Holly, up to the time that "the music was born", as he has stated. I got to work with a guy (Tony Pinto) who was from the same New York neighborhood as Dion, and played during the winter of 58/59 ( with The Mello Kings) at the same venue as Dion & Buddy. Great guitar work Peter!!

[@georgemarchionda7335]

Wow! He can still really sing.

[@tadasklimas9188]

It is perfect. Lyrics. Execution. And I could say more about how it resonates personally, but I withhold. Amazing.

[@KeysRevealed]

you are an awesome guy 💫