It was recorded in 1961 by dion, backed by vocal group the delsatins. Dion dimucci us pop singer at left with dj dick clark about 1966 bj67fb from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. The connection goes back to the early sixties when the delsatins provided the background vocals on almost all of dions early megahit albums and singles. Every night i hope and pray a dream lover who will come my way a girl to hold in my arms and know the magic of her charms because i want, yea a girl to call, yea my own i. The group was formed in 1958 in manhattan, new york, through a merger of two existing street corner groups, the yorkville. In the still of the nightthe five satinsoriginal song1956 duration. Dion loved the sound that the delsatins brought to his records and even took the group with him when he signed with columbia records at the height of his success. It was covered by garry munn, joe dowell, nicky harris, leslie west and other artists. But even though the record owed a great deal to the driving harmonies of the delsatins especially the now famous ah in the bridge. Mar 30, 2017 dream lover by dion from the album rock n roll uprising released 20170331 on audiosonic music download on itunes. Dion and the belmonts, dream lover, teenager in love, i wonder.
But even though the record owed a great deal to the driving harmonies of the del satins especially the now famous ah in the bridge. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Chords for dion and the delsatins donna the prima donna. Cover versions of dream lover written by bobby darin. The delsatins featuring stan zizka voices of velvet. The delsatins were instantly sent to work on dions new song, runaround sue, a.
May 14, 2014 me singing a cover of a dion and the belmonts song called the wanderer on my karaoke machinehope you enjoy itcomments always welcome. In the still of the night the five satins original song1956 duration. Dion francis dimucci b july 18, 1939, better known as dion, is an italianamerican singer. A remake of the song performed by dion 1961 is also played in full, during the end credits. However, the closest the group came was the harmony classic teardrops follow me that was a local hit in the northeast in 1962. The delsatins were instantly sent to work on dions new song, runaround sue, a twoweek number 1 in the billboard charts. Dion francis dimucci b july 18, 1939, better known as dion, is an italianamerican singersongwriter now widely recognized as one of the top vocalists of his era, blending the best elements of doowop, traditional pop, and rnb styles, as well as a forerunner in the development of rock and roll. When dion and the belmonts broke up, the del satins were chosen to be his background singers on such records as run around sue, the wanderer ruby baby, donna the prima donna, drip drop, lover s who wander. I know the image doesnt correspond to the del satins, but when i. The group was formed in 1958 in manhattan, new york through a merger of two existing street corner groups, the yorkville melodys and the jokers.
Lyrics every night i hope and pray a dream lover who will come my way a girl to hold in my arms and know the magic of her charms. The group was formed in 1958 in manhattan, new york through a merger of two existing street corner groups, the. Darin decided to stretch out some chord changes he found on the piano and add strings and voices. Their label star dion was at the time grappling with diminishing chart returns after an impressive start, and wanted to replace his existing backing band, the belmonts, with a rockier troupe. I know the image doesnt correspond to the delsatins, but when i. Complete song listing of the delsatins on the delsatins songs list covid19. Stan zizka, leslie cauchi and bobby failla tenor vocals. Initially as lead singer of dion and the belmonts and then in his solo career, he was one of the most popular american rock and roll performers of the prebritish invasion era.
An album, still wandering, was released in 1990 and a single, i dont care, was released five years later. Lyrics every night i hope and pray a dream lover who will come my way a girl to hold in my arms and know the magic of her charms because i want, yea a girl to call, yea my own i want a. See more ideas about music videos, my music and songs. Me singing a cover of a dion and the belmonts song called the wanderer on my karaoke machinehope you enjoy itcomments always welcome. On the number 1 single runaround sue and number 2 single the wanderer from 1961 dion used the del satins as as his backing vocal group for the first time. Bobby darin wrote it but dion dimucci is the singer. The rhythm and blues community also liked the dion and delsatins combination. The delsatins were an american vocal group in the 1960s who recorded on their own but are best remembered for their harmonies on hit records for dion and others. The del satins were revived for the last time in the early 90s. The song was written by ernie maresca and dion dimucci. I know its not the original, but i like this one better. The delsatins featuring stan zizka voices of velvet and. Has put the del satin voices in the rock n roll hall of fame.
The resulting single, runaround sue rose to the number one slot on the billboard charts. Dream lover, a song by dion on spotify still of the night, listen to. In the still of the nightthe five satins original song1956 duration. I was familiar with a few of the songs here, but had never heard many of the others but most of them are every bit as solid as dions more wellknown stuff. Dion made his breakthrough fronting the belmonts, but once the name was safely established, laurie records wasted little time in projecting dion as a solo artist. The del satins were an american vocal group, most active in the early 1960s, who recorded on their own but are best remembered for their harmonies on hit records for dion and others. As of 2020, the del satins are still performing with zizka and ferarra being the original members. When dion and the belmonts broke up, the del satins were chosen to be his background singers on such records as run around sue, the wanderer ruby baby, donna the prima donna, drip drop, lovers who wander. But despite the close association, dion and the delsatins have rarely appeared live together.
Everly brothers all i have to do is dreamcathys clown 1960. Every night i hope and pray a dream lover who will come my way a girl to hold my arms and know the magic of her charms because i want, yea a girl to call yea my own i want a dream lover so i dont have to dream alone dream lover where are you with the love, oh so true and the hand that i can hold to feel you near as i grew old because i want, yea a girl to call yea my own i want a dream lover. Feb 16, 2009 lyrics every night i hope and pray a dream lover who will come my way a girl to hold in my arms and know the magic of her charms because i want, yea a girl to call, yea my own i want a. Dream lover dion and the belmonts every night i hope and pray a dream lover who will come my way a girl to hold my arms and know the magic. Initially as lead singer of dion and the belmonts and then in his solo career. Everly brothers all i have to do is dream cathys clown 1960. The del satins didnt like the two songs at the time. The name the belmonts was derived from the fact that two of the four singers lived on belmont avenue in the bronx, and the other two lived near belmont avenue. Maestro of crests and brooklyn bridge fame joined the del satins in 1966.
Dion and the delsatins the wanderer cover by lee youtube. The song dream lover was written by bobby darin and was first recorded and released by bobby darin in 1959. Jan 28, 2008 dion and the del satins, dream lover version. He also had successful albums with runaround sue and lovers who. Musician dion dimucci of dion and the belmonts turns 75.
One cd features dions first solo album after leaving the belmonts. The rhythm and blues community also liked the dion and del satins combination. The del satins biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Dream lover by dion from the album rock n roll uprising released 20170331 on audiosonic music download on itunes.
After unsuccessful singles on mohawk records in 1957 and then on jubilee records the chosen few. The del satins were an american vocal group in the 1960s who recorded on their own but are best remembered for their harmonies on hit records for dion and others. They have been described as having few peers as practitioners of white doowop. It helped that he scored big with his early solo outings, with runaround sue becoming a worldwide smash in 1961, followed quickly by the wanderer. Every night i hope and pray a dream lover who will come my way a girl to hold in my arms and know the magic of her charms because i want, yea a girl to call, yea my own i want a dream lover so i dont have to dream alone dream lover where are you with the love, oh so true and the hand that i can hold to feel you near as i grow old.
Stan zizka, charlie aiello, artie loria and edie van buren. Formed in 1958 in new york city, the del satins recorded their debut single, ill pray for you in 1961 and shortly after joined forces with dion dimucci who wanted to replace his backing band, the belmonts, with a rockier sound. But this guy can really play anything, any kinds of music. Every night i hope and pray a dream lover will come my way a girl to hold in my arms and know the magic of her charms cause i want a girl to. Teen angel, dont pity me, a teenager in love, runaround sue, dream lover. The delsatins were an american vocal group, most active in the early 1960s, who recorded on their own but are best remembered for their harmonies on hit records for dion and others. Dion used the del satins on almost his tracks on laurie and columbia including all his eight solo top ten hits from late 1961 through 1963. The original lineup including stan zizka lead, fred ferrara baritone, tom ferrera bass and leslie cauchi first tenor. Early years dion was born to an italianamerican family in the bronx borough of new york city.
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