After an unsuccessful first single, the group were signed to Laurie Records. Their breakthrough came when "I Wonder Why" made # 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the group appeared for the first time on the Dick Clark TV show. They followed it with the ballads "No One Knows" (#19) and "Don't Pity Me" (#40).
This success won Dion and the Belmonts their first major tour in late 1958, with The Coasters, Buddy Holly and Bobby Darin, and this was followed up by the "Winter Dance Party" tour with 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. The plane crashed, and Holly and the other stars were killed. However, the tour continued, with Jimmy Clanton and Bobby Vee being added to the bill.
In March 1959, Dion and the Belmonts’ next single, "A Teenager in Love", was released, making #5 in the Billboard Hot 100 and #28 in the UK Singles Chart, and this was followed by an album, Presenting Dion and the Belmonts. Their biggest hit, "Where or When", was released in November 1959, and reached #3 on the U.S. chart.
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 disputes between Dion and members of the Belmonts, and in October 1960 Dion decided to quit for a solo career. The Belmonts also continued to release records, but with less success.
Dion and the Belmonts reunited in 1966 for the unsuccessful album Together Again on ABC Records, and again in 1972 for a one-off show at Madison Square Garden, recorded and released as a live album.
When the Red Red Robin
Dion & The Belmonts Lyrics
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When the red, red robin comes bob, bob, bobbin' along, along
There'll be no more sobbin'
When he starts throbbin' his old sweet song
Wake up, wake up you sleepy head
Get up, get out of your bed
Cheer up, cheer up the sun is red
What if I were blue, now I'm walking through,
Walking through the fields of flowers
Rain may glisten but still I listen for hours and hours
I'm just a kid again doing what I did again, singing a song
When the red, red robin comes bob, bob, bobbin' along
When the red, red robin comes bob, bob, bobbin'
When the red, red robin comes bob, bob, bobbin' along
There'll be no more sobbin'
When he starts throbbin'
There'll be no more sobbin'
When he starts a throbbin' his old sweet song
Wake up, wake up you sleepy head
Why don't you get up, get up, get out of bed, cheer up
Live, love, laugh and be happy
What if I were blue, now I'm walking through fields of flowers
Rain may glisten but still I listen for hours and hours
I'm just a kid again, doing what I did again, singing a song
When the red, red robin comes bob, bob, bobbin'
When the red, red robin comes bob, bob, bobbin' along
Along, along, along, along, along.
"When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob-Bob Bobbin' Along" is a song by Dion & The Belmonts that was released in 1958. The song is a cheerful and upbeat tune that talks about the arrival of the red robin and how it brings happiness to everyone. The lyrics encourage listeners to wake up, get up, and be happy, even if they were feeling blue before.
The song starts with a catchy melody, and when the red robin arrives, there will be no more sobbing as it will bring joy with its old sweet song. The lyrics suggest that the song can make listeners feel like kids again, doing what they love singing the song.
The song's lyrics highlight the importance of living in the moment and enjoying life's simple pleasures. The chorus encourages listeners to wake up, get up, and be happy, no matter what the circumstances are. The song's positive energy, paired with its upbeat melody, has made it a classic and one of the most popular songs of its time.
Line by Line Meaning
When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob-Bob Bobbin' Along
When life seems dull and grey, and everything seems harder than it should be, there is something to look forward to as signaled by the arrival of the red robin, one of nature's most beautiful and cheerful sights.
There'll be no more sobbin'
The sight and sound of the red robin is enough to dispel any negative emotions, and make even the saddest person smile and laugh.
When he starts throbbin' his old sweet song
Nostalgia takes over as one listens to the sweet and familiar song of the red robin; a song that has been sung for ages and never gets old.
Wake up, wake up you sleepy head
It is time to shake off the lethargy of sleep and embrace the day ahead with energy and enthusiasm.
Get up, get out of your bed
Lying in bed all day is a waste of time and potential, it is essential to get up and make the most of the day.
Cheer up, cheer up the sun is red
The rising sun is a sign of hope, a new day filled with opportunities and adventures.
Live, love, laugh and be happy
This is the ultimate goal in life: to live fully, love completely, and laugh often; to find joy in the simplest things and make the most of every moment.
What if I were blue, now I'm walking through,
Even if one is feeling sad, taking a walk through a field of flowers can lift one's spirits and provide solace and comfort.
Walking through the fields of flowers
Nature has a way of making everything better, and walking through a colorful, vibrant field of flowers is a perfect example of this.
Rain may glisten but still I listen for hours and hours
Even the sound of raindrops can be soothing and mesmerizing, providing a sense of peace and relaxation for as long as one cares to listen.
I'm just a kid again doing what I did again, singing a song
Listening to the sweet melody of the red robin's song can take one back to a happier, more carefree time in life, where singing and playing were the only concerns.
Along, along, along, along, along.
The sound of the red robin's song fades into the distance as it moves confidently forward, and so should one's life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Harry Woods
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