When Dick Clark passed away, Dion became America's oldest teenager. He's in his 6th decade of performing and recording. One of the last of that great 1950's and early 60's era He went on to record many albums later.
You had to be a kid from the boondocks working the fields after 10p listening to this on a transistor radio strapped to the back of his tractor. I was 12. It was a different world.
the thing that always floors me about dion is theres always a moment in all his songs, one special moment, when two things happen, 1. the underlying tragedy in life is exposed (with my two fists of iron, but im going NOWHERE) and 2. simultaneously YOUR HEART EXPLODES WITH JOY! that is a mystery to me this song for example,on the surface is not deep, its youthful swagger, but then there's that moment that makes your heart hurt and jump at the same time there's something deep going on there, as an artist he touches something so subtle, so hidden deep in our souls, we can't even understand it, its primal ITS TRAGIC AND LIFE AFFIRMING!!?? there is something deeply profound going on there but its to fragile to grasp, it cant be expressed in words,and thoughts or concepts you can only feel it, its a punch in the gut that feels good???? its like those moments in italian opera where the clown on stage is suicidal but the audience is rockin i dont know what im talking about here, but , do you feel me?
YO!! This is the best - Dion, is fantastic! I love that he still sounds great & you can just the "enthusiasm & joy" within, his performance. I also loved how P.Simon & the back-up singers, sang around just one "Mic", like a Doo-Wop group, back in 'the day :)
You want the record? Play the record, and let Dion have a good time on stage. I, for one, dig watching and hearing what Dion does. Keep rockin' in the free world.
I grew up listening to Dion, and he is still rocking hard 60 years later. I asked myself when I found his channel, Dion and the Belmonts???? What a pleasant surprise!
Dion is great!! You should listen to the song with him and Paul Simon. It's called New York is my home. Dion is from the Bronx like me and Paul Simon is from Queens, NY. they're both still on top of their game. And Dion looks great for his age.
Dude is an absolute legend! + he can sing it however the fuck he wants it's his song. Lol and for everyone saying he doesn't sound the same hes like 80 chill.
So cool to see Dion jamming on stage , especially because his age! I’m sure mobsters who are his age love this song! I can picture young and trying to make their bones around the same time this song came out , who later on joined the mafia and who ran $hit!!
It's a no brainer for me..My All-Time Favorite Male singer/artist, ever.!..His songs were the inspiration for me, singing in the shower....WITH the windows open.!(haha..lol)...His songs were also responsible for bringing me back to the most precious, special memories and experiences of my Life.!.His music also gave me the srength and balls to walk across the floor to ask a girl to dance..A frightening experience in itself.!..His music also warmed the hearts of many "chicks", allowing shy guys like me to even "date", and go "steady" with some of them.(haha.lol)Dion's voice was easily recognizable, even when you heard it on the radio or closed your eyes..It was the "CLASSIC" voice that represented the awesome and amazing songs and music of the 1950's...1960's..and the early seventies, even until now..He is also a great song writer..A wonderful, exciting, story teller , with a great sense of humor..If you ever had the honor and privilge to see him perform Live, you would know exactly what i mean...You must be special to have a Legend like Paul Simon singing back up to you.!..When God decides he needs this wonderful, talented, special performer and Human Being, to do a concert with HIM, for the Angels and all of our Loved ones and Family in in Heaven..Dion will be truly be missed,,but NEVER forgotten..His songs, music, entertainment...and his contributions in the music industry, our society, and to the world..As an artist and person...Will always Live on, eternal..in all the minds, hearts and souls that he touched, inspiring others while we were Blessed and lucky, to be part of his Legacy while he was with us in this world.!..Thank you Dion...for being you.!!!......peace&prayers
I was at both shows. They were BOTH amazing. I don't know which anniversary shows you saw. The first night saw Bruce w/ Joel, Jeff Beck w/ Stevie, and plenty of other unique moments of rock history. Perspective is EVERYTHING.
I’ve always said the Belmonts needa be inducted. Desperately. Dion, Freddie, Carlo, Angelo, and maybe Warren Gradus who replaced Carlo and has been playing guitar for the Belmonts since 1963. That’s pretty impressive. Plus Angelo is still with the newest incarnation of the Belmonts.
Oh, man who did the "you tube" mix for this? I can hardly hear the background vocals and the band. Was this the tv broadcast mix? You guys in the truck should be paying more attention. Shame on you! Dion is an icon, as well as all of these other performers. What you lack ? R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
Not to be a buzz kill, but as much as Dion deserves his place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, so, too, do his fellow Belmonts. It's hard not to conclude that they were cheated out of their rightful place in the spotlight. Someday the backstory will hopefully reveal the truth behind this injustice. And I pray to God Dion had nothing to do with it. That would be a tremendous let-down.
