Dion & The Belmonts - The Hits & More: Dion & The Belmonts 1958-62Blending R&B with doo wop, the music of Dion DiMucci helped pave the way for countless rockers who followed. Gaining prominence as lead singer with The Belmonts, Dion was the most debonair of teen idols and his classy vocals set him apart from many other performers of the era. This 17 track LP presents the best hits of the early and, perhaps most significant, years of his recording career. It offers a fascinating insight into the respective talents of

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Originally issued on cassette in April 2020 by Already Dead Tapes

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the music of Dion DiMucci helped pave the way for countless rockers who followed

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This collection celebrates another notable chart event in January 1959

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