1) Dion DiMucci, 1960s Italian-… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 artists named Dion:
1) Dion DiMucci, 1960s Italian-American singer
2) Dion, Australian rapper and member of 1Team
1. Dion Francis DiMucci (b July 18, 1939), better known as Dion, is an Italian-American singer-songwriter now widely recognized as one of the top vocalists of his era, blending the best elements of doo-wop, traditional pop, and rnb styles, as well as a forerunner in the development of rock and roll.
Early years
Dion was born to an Italian-American family in the Bronx borough of New York City. As a child, he used to accompany his father, a vaudeville entertainer, on tour, and developed a love of country music – particularly Hank Williams – and the blues and doo-wop stars he heard in local bars and on the radio. His singing abilities were honed on the street corners of Crotona Avenue, where he rounded up other local singers inventing acapella licks, and in local clubs.
In early 1957 he auditioned for Bob and Gene Schwartz, who had just formed Mohawk Records. They recorded him with a vocal group, The Timberlanes, and released a single "The Chosen Few", arranged by Hugo Montenegro, which became a minor regional hit.
With the Belmonts, 1957-1960
Schwartz also signed up Dion's friends, The Belmonts, named after nearby Belmont Avenue. Their breakthrough together came in early 1958, when "I Wonder Why" made # 22 on the national US charts, followed up with "No One Knows" and "Don’t Pity Me" which were also chart hits.
This success won Dion and the Belmonts a place on the "Winter Dance Party" tour with Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. On 2 February 1959, after playing at Clear Lake, Iowa, Dion decided that he could not afford the $36 cost of a flight to the next venue [1]. The plane crashed, and Holly and the other stars were killed.
In March 1959, Dion and the Belmonts’ next single, "A Teenager In Love", was released, making # 5 in the US pop charts and # 28 in the UK. Their biggest hit, "Where or When", was released in November 1959, and reached #3 on the US charts. However, in early 1960, Dion checked in to hospital for heroin addiction, a problem he had had since his mid-teens. Further single releases for the group that year were less successful, there were musical and financial differences between Dion and members of the Belmonts, and in October 1960 Dion decided to quit for a solo career.
Solo stardom, 1960-1964
1961 album coverBy the end of 1960, Dion had recorded and released his first solo album, Alone With Dion, and the single "Lonely Teenager", which rose to # 12 in the US charts. Follow-ups "Havin’ Fun" and "Kissin’ Game" had less success, and the signs were that Dion would drift onto the cabaret circuit. However, he then recorded, with new vocal group the Del-Satins, an up-tempo number co-written with Ernie Maresca. The record, "Runaround Sue", stormed up the charts, reaching # 1 in the US charts in September 1961, and # 11 in the UK, where he also toured.
For the next single, the record company promoted the A-side, "The Majestic", but it was the B-side, Maresca’s song "The Wanderer", which received the radio plays and again rose swiftly up the charts, reaching # 2 in the US charts in December 1961 and # 10 in the UK. As a classic oldie, it made the UK top twenty again in 1976.
By the end of 1961, Dion was a major star, with a worldwide touring schedule, and he followed up with a string of hit singles – "Lovers Who Wander" (# 3), "Little Diane" (# 8), "Love Came To Me" (# 10) and "Ruby Baby" (# 2) all making the top ten in 1962. Several of these were written or co-written by Dion. He also had successful albums with Runaround Sue and Lovers Who Wander.
At the end of 1962, Dion moved from Laurie to Columbia Records, the first rock and roll artist ever signed to that label. Although the first single, Leiber and Stoller’s "Ruby Baby", was a big hit, reaching # 2, several follow-ups were less so, although "Donna the Prima Donna" and "Drip Drop" both reached # 6 in the charts in late 1963. Nevertheless, problems with his addiction and changing public tastes did cause him to enter a period of commercial decline.
Changing fortunes, 1964-1968
Following a European tour, Dion returned to the USA and was introduced to classic blues music by Columbia’s John Hammond. To the consternation of his management, he began recording more blues-oriented material, including Willie Dixon’s "Hoochie Coochie Man" and "Spoonful", but these releases – some produced by Tom Wilson, with Al Kooper on keyboards - were not commercially successful.
In 1966, Dion briefly reunited with the Belmonts for the album Together Again on ABC Records. Again, this bombed, despite one classic self-penned song, "My Girl The Month Of May". Although by this stage Dion’s career appeared to be nearing an end, he retained enough credibility to be, along with Bob Dylan, the only pop artist featured on the album cover of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967.
In April 1968, Dion had a powerful religious experience. After getting clean from drug use, he approached Laurie Records for a new contract, and they agreed on condition that he record the song "Abraham, Martin and John", written by Dick Holler (also the writer of The Royal Guardsmen’s "Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron") in response to the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert F Kennedy during the summer of 1968. The success of this song – later recorded by many others including Marvin Gaye – which reached # 4 in the US charts, resuscitated Dion’s career.
The mature period, 1968-1986
Born To Be With You, 1975For the next few years, Dion’s music became radically different, moving to more contemplative and mature material. He released several albums essentially as a singer-songwriter, to critical acclaim but moderate sales, moving to the Warner Brothers label in 1969.
There followed a one-off live reunion show with the Belmonts at Madison Square Garden in 1972, released on album. This was followed in 1975 by the album Born To Be With You, eccentrically produced by Phil Spector. The album was a commercial failure, but has been subsequently praised by such artists as Jason Pierce of Spiritualized and Pete Townshend of The Who.
In 1978 Dion released an album drawing on many of his teenage influences, Return of the Wanderer, another critical success and commercial failure. In December 1979 he experienced a life-changing religious experience, documented in this article [1]. Thereafter, his recordings for several years were in a contemporary Christian music vein, in which he released a number of albums on the Dayspring label reflecting his religious convictions.
Recent work
In 1987 Dion agreed to do a concert of his old hits at Radio City Music Hall in New York. This helped free him to celebrate both his past and his future, and led to a series of special appearances, including a fundraiser for homeless medical relief. There he shared the stage with fans such as Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and Lou Reed, all of whom cited Dion as one of their prime influences.
In 1988 Dion's autobiography (co-authored by Davin Seay) titled The Wanderer: Dion's Story was published. In the following year, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the induction speech being given by Lou Reed.
In 1989 he returned to secular rock music with the album Yo Frankie, and since then has released several albums with contemporary rock artists. His Déjà Nu album in 2000 found him covering Bruce Springsteen, a major follower over the years.
He joined Scott Kempner of the Del-Lords and Mike Mesaros of The Smithereens in a short-lived band called Little Kings. A live album was later released, but not widely circulated or promoted.
In January 2006 he released Bronx in Blue, an album of blues and country standards, which was critically acclaimed and nominated for a Grammy. As a practicing Catholic, Dion pursues prison ministry and reaches out to men going through addiction recovery.
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2. Dion is a musician from Sydney, Australia. Currently, he is part of the 1Team music collective alongside Joeyy, Bic Flame, Facy, B9 and Shotti. Dion has been active since 2016, though he has essentially quit music twice, with large time gaps between any new releases.
(as best we know) Dion has a producer alter-ego: Avail, previously known as Deadman.
Dion frequently collaborates with Sudi (another Sydney based artist), Scrap Club (a collective from Stockholm, Sweden) and Redpriest.
Christmas
Dion Lyrics
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Ah, ah yeah, ooh, ah, okay, mmm
Snow falling gently to the ground
'Tis is the night before
And in my heart there is no doubt
That this is gonna be
The brightest holiday
'Cause here you are with me
To spend this special time of year with someone who
Makes me feel the special way that you do
Ooh, yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Walkin' with you in a winter's snow
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe
People smiling everywhere we go
It's Christmas eve and they can see we're in love
Ooh, you make the season bright
With the lights reflected in your eyes
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
It's Christmas eve and I can see we're in love
We'll stay up late tonight
Decorate the tree
Just look into my eyes
And I will tell you truthfully
That I don't need no Santa Claus
To hear my Christmas wish
I got you in my arms
And what could be a better gift?
Then to spend my very favorite time of year
With the one I really love so near
Ooh yeah yeah yeah
Walkin' with you in a winter's snow (winter's snow)
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe (mistletoe)
People smiling everywhere we go
It's Christmas eve and they can see we're in love
Ooh, you make the season bright (we're in love)
With the lights reflecting in your eyes (we're in love)
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
It's Christmas eve and I can see we're in love
And bells are ringing when I hear you say "My baby" (oh oh, oh oh)
We'll do it all again on Christmas today
Oh, I can't wait
Walkin' with you in a winter's snow (winter's snow)
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe (mistletoe)
People smiling everywhere we go
It's Christmas eve and they can see we're in love
Ooh, you make the season bright
With the lights reflecting in your eyes (oh, we're in love)
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
It's Christmas eve and they can see we're in love
Walkin' with you in a winter's snow (in love, we're in love)
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe (oh, we're in love)
People smiling everywhere we go
It's Christmas eve and I can see we're in love
Ooh, you make the season bright, babe
With the lights reflected in your eyes, in your eyes
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
It's Christmas eve and I can see we're in love
The lyrics to Dion's "Christmas in 2-3" describe the joy and love of spending Christmas Eve with a special someone. The song starts with the gentle snowfall that adds to the beauty of the holiday season. The singer expresses no doubt that it's going to be the brightest holiday, as they are spending it with the one they love. The lyrics describe the festive atmosphere of people smiling everywhere and feeling the warmth of love all around. The singer is excited to spend this special time of year with the person who makes them feel special. They want to walk in the winter snow with their loved one and kiss under the mistletoe while people smile in approval. The chorus repeats the idea that being in love during Christmas makes everything brighter and more magical.
The second verse is more focused on the specific moments the couple will spend together. They plan to decorate the Christmas tree together late into the night while looking into each other's eyes, telling each other the truth. The singer is grateful for the presence of their loved one and do not desire any other gift from Santa Claus. They continue to walk in the winter snow, people smiling around them, reflecting a beautiful atmosphere of Christmas love.
Overall, the song creates a festive spirit of joy and love around the Christmas holiday. This song describes a favorite time of year when being in love can add an extra touch of magic to the season.
Line by Line Meaning
Snow falling gently to the ground
The peaceful atmosphere of the winter season is being described
'Tis is the night before
The night before Christmas is being referred to as a special occasion
And in my heart there is no doubt
The sense of certainty and happiness about spending time with the loved one is being expressed
That this is gonna be
Emphasis on the hope and expectation that this holiday is going to be the best ever
The brightest holiday
The holiday is described as being extraordinarily happy and bright
'Cause here you are with me
The presence of the loved one brightens up the holiday and fills the heart with joy
Baby, baby, I can't wait
The eagerness and excitement to spend the special holiday with the loved one is being conveyed
To spend this special time of year with someone who
The desire to spend the holiday with a special someone is being expressed
Makes me feel the special way that you do, oh, yeah yeah
The loved one is described as someone who makes the singer feel special and happy
Walkin' with you in a winter's snow
Taking a romantic walk with the loved one while it's snowing is being envisioned
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe
The romantic gesture of kissing under the mistletoe is being mentioned
People smiling everywhere we go
The joy of the holiday is being spread and shared with everyone around
It's Christmas eve and they can see we're in love
The love and affection between the couple is visible and noticeable to others
Ooh, you make the season bright
The loved one is described as someone who brings brightness and happiness to the season
With the lights reflected in your eyes
The twinkling lights of the season are reflected in the loved one's eyes, enhancing the holiday feeling
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
The happiness and content that the loved one brings is fulfilling all of the singer's dreams
We'll stay up late tonight
The plans to spend a lot of time together during the holiday is being conveyed
Decorate the tree
The tradition of decorating the Christmas tree is being mentioned, signifying the festive spirit of the season
Just look into my eyes
The desire for the loved one to express their love and affection through their eyes is being expressed
And I will tell you truthfully
The honesty and openness of the relationship is being conveyed
That I don't need no Santa Claus
The presence and love of the loved one is enough to make the holiday special, without needing any other gift or person
To hear my Christmas wish
The loved one is capable of fulfilling all the singer's wishes, including wishes for the holiday
I got you in my arms
The comfort and happiness of being with the loved one is being expressed
And what could be a better gift
The loved one is being considered as the ultimate gift and source of happiness during the holiday season
Than to spend my very favorite time of year
The holiday season is considered as the most favorite and special time of the year
With the one I really love so near, oh yeah
The special bond and love between the couple is being emphasized
And bells are ringing when I hear you say, ooh hoo hoo, my baby
The happiness and joy of being with the loved one is being represented through the metaphor of ringing bells
We'll do it all again on Christmas today
The desire to spend another happy Christmas with the loved one is being expressed
I can't wait
Impatience and eagerness to spend more happy holidays with the loved one is being conveyed
Ooh, you make the season bright
The presence of the loved one brightens up the holiday season and makes it happy and memorable
With the lights reflecting in your eyes
The happiness and joy of the holiday is being reflected in the loved one's eyes
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
The happiness and contentment of being with the loved one is making all the singer's dreams come true
Walkin' with you in a winter's snow
The romantic image of walking in the snow with the loved one is being repeated, highlighting its importance
Kissin' underneath the mistletoe
The romantic gesture of kissing under the mistletoe is being repeated, signifying its significance in the holiday romance
People smiling everywhere we go
The couple's happiness and love is spreading and bringing joy to everyone around
It's Christmas eve and they can see we're in love
The love and affection between the couple is visible and noticeable to others, signifying the happiness and joy of the holiday
Ooh, you make the season bright
The loved one is praised for their ability to make the holiday season bright and happy
With the lights reflected in your eyes
The twinkling lights of the holiday are reflected in the loved one's eyes, signifying the joy and happiness of the season
All my dreams are comin' true tonight
The presence and love of the loved one is fulfilling all the singer's dreams and making the holiday happy and memorable
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Maria Christensen, Curt Frasca
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Deck the halls with boughs of holly
It's the season to be jolly
And be thankful for all that we have
All the lights and decorations
Put up in the anticipation
Of the joyful celebration
That's on its way
We're counting the days
'Til it's time for Christmas day
Oh and God bless us everyone
The good and the bad
The happy, the sad
Oh and God bless us everyone
Here's to family and friends
It's good to be here again
On the streets there's children laughing
People smile as they are passing
Christmas time is here, our waiting is done
Wishing it could last forever
Not just twelve days in December
Through the year let's try to remember
That special way
That everyone feels
It's the magic of Christmas day
Oh and God bless us everyone
The good and the bad
The happy, the sad
Oh and God bless us everyone
Here's to family and friends
It's good to be here again
So fill your heart with love and joy
And through the eyes of girls and boys
Share their wonder, live through their joy
It's easy to do, just open your heart
The spirit will come to you
Oh and God bless us everyone
The good and the bad
The happy, the sad
Oh and God bless us everyone
Here's to family and friends
It's good to be here again
Oh, God bless us everyone
The good and the bad
The happy, the sad
God bless us everyone
Here's to family and friends
The next time we meet again
God bless us everyone
The good and the bad
The happy, the sad
God bless us everyone
@emilyanselm8998
God bless you Dee Snider for writing The most beautiful song and Celine for your beautiful voice
@e-curb
Shhh, don't tell Celine this song was written by Satan!
@gaynorpatterson2915
Wow. I never knew he wrote this beautiful song. Lol who’d thought 😂❤
@roverdover4449
'Do not tell her Satan wrote a Christmas song!'
Love it!
Good for you, Mr. Snider.
@Stallonation
Praying that Celine Dion will be forever well and healthy
@jchesser7765
Please bless Celine Dion she’s struggling with her health. I pray she’s healed.
@davidd2399
You are wonderful DEE SNIDER, writter of this song. God bless TWISTED SISTER!
@motsuviet
I Love Celine Dion! She has the voice of a thousand angels!!!
@up.ptspkel.rawamangun9412
The Magic of Christmas Day (God Bless Us Everyone)... Wonderful words, voice and music !! 🎄🌟 🎄❤
@fmarselinorunturambi6903
Waiting for Christmas day in 2023 year🎉❤️❤️