04-20 Dion DiMucci, know for hits like the Wanderer & Runaround Sue has a new book + plus giving up his seat on the Buddy Holly flight and Sam Cooke’s inspiration
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A pioneer and one of the first artists ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Dion first rose to fame with his group Dion and The Belmonts, before becoming a solo sensation with iconic hits like The Wanderer, Runaround Sue, and many more. His influence on American music spans more than six decades—and he's still going strong.
Earlier this year, Dion co-authored a powerful and deeply personal new book with his longtime friend Adam Jablin. It’s titled Dion – The Rock N Roll Philosopher: Conversations on Life, Recovery, Faith and Music. In it, Dion opens up about his incredible journey—his struggles and triumphs, his faith, and his unwavering passion for music.
In our conversation today, we’ll talk about the new book, his decision to give up his seat on the plane with Buddy Holly, his path to sobriety, wisdom he gained from Sam Cooke, and the lessons he’s learned across a lifetime in music.
Show Notes:
Follow Dion on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDion/
https://www.instagram.com/diondimucciofficial/
Adam is a Transformational Life Coach & Recovery Mentor / Keynote Speaker
Follow Adam at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.jablin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjablin/#
Dion’s website: https://diondimucci.com/
Order Dion’s book “Dion: The Rock and Roll Philosopher”: https://www.amazon.com/Dion-Rock-Roll-Philosopher-DiMucci/dp/1493088025
Dion’s Audible book can be purchased here: https://www.audible.com/pd/Dion-The-Rock-and-Roll-Philosopher-Audiobook/B0DNNVJDRX
ORder CDs here: https://diondimucci.com/
ORder CDs & vinyl here: https://diondimucci.com/
Sample of the play: THE WANDERER | Paper Mill Playhouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPLXCFy2cik
Dion & The Belmonts I Wonder Why 1958: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAPEfdjvTqE
Dion & The Belmonts - A Teenager in Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL0NBJuUjUM
DION ~ RUNAROUND SUE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik57HLn0Nm0
Dion - The Wanderer – 1961: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP1z0dQVcIQ
Dion DiMucci - Drip Drop (1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci_2zkMFzFc
Dion Live at The Tropicana (2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFl5q8G21Bk
Dion and The Belmonts Ruby Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yufA7TjXJlM
Dion - "Angel In The Alleyways" with Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen - Official Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUSMkdZKo6I
Dion with Paul Simon NEW - "Song For Sam Cooke (Here In America)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRQxM0c4vdE
Dion - "Soul Force" with Susan Tedeschi - Official Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlNGPDyEN-A
Paul Simon and Dion Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary shows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMlBjFKOodM
Dion - "Hey Diddle Diddle" with G.E. Smith - Official Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REicWFUrVdE
Dion - "Dancing Girl" with Mark Knopfler - Official Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1g9eTjpZXU
Dion - "Can't Start Over Again" featuring Jeff Beck - Official Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6ynStoc60c
Dion - "Bam Bang Boom" featuring Billy Gibbons - Official Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puxj-1sbTeU
Dion - "My Baby Loves To Boogie" with John Hammond - Official Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=benyrJABNuI
Dion - "Way Down (I Won't Cry No More)" with Stevie Van Zandt - Official Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7faR4KAIqBk
Dion - "There Was A Time" with Peter Frampton - Official Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIKljThxmrc
Can you find Dion on the cover of the Sgt Pepper’s album????