Dion & Belmonts - Singles & Albums Collection 1957-62Dion DiMucci was one of many significant names of the rock 'n' roll era to emerge from the Italian diaspora of the USA's north western states, his career encompassing doowop influenced early hits with Dion & The Belmonts followed by landmark solo successes, all within the space of a few intense years of chart action. Born in the Bronx in 1939, he was the son of a vaudeville entertainer and came to music early, singing on street corners and in bars,

including first prize at the international competition in France "Concours International d'Encouragement Musical

"Why Can't We Live Together" by Jim James (originally by Timmy Thomas)

It includes ten Top 10's and two landmark No

a woman constantly entering into bad relationships and an artist raging against an industry and a society that had routinely discriminated against her

"Music To Listen To Barney Kessel By" and "Poll Winners"

Academy of Ancient Music

yearning and nostalgia but it can also be romantic

Planet Asia stomps all over the aptly titled "SHOWOFF

Duke Ellington

Of the great American songwriters who emerged from the 60s

the latest installment in the Modern Down Home series with a package that upholds and often surpasses the standards set by the first four volumes

alongside his typical wit and moving depth