[2016-02-12] Dion "New York Is My Home" with guest Paul Simon (Instant)

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Nov 12, 2015 4:27 pm

Description
Dion Francis DiMucci, better known as Dion, is a legendary American singer-songwriter whose work has incorporated elements of doo-wop, rock and R&B styles and, most recently, straight blues. He was one of the most popular American rock and roll performers of the pre-British Invasion era. He had more than a dozen Top 40 hits in the late 1950s and early 60s. Songs such as ''Teenager In Love,'' ''Runaround Sue,'' ''The Wanderer,'' ''Ruby Baby,'' and ''Abraham, Martin and John'' are woven into the fabric of American rock history. In 1959 Dion gave away his seat on the plane that ended the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper during the infamous ''Winter Dance Party Tour.'' Throughout his life, Dion has never stopped making music and experimenting with styles, producing bodies of work in later years ranging from the influential Phil Spector-produced 1975 album ''Born To Be With You'' to the blues in later years. Dion was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, introduced by Lou Reed. In 2015 Dion signed with Instant Records for the 2016 album ''New York Is My Home.'' The title track is a love letter to New York City, recorded with Paul Simon.

Tracklist
1. Aces Up Your Sleeve
2. Can't Go Back To Memphis
3. New York Is My Home (Dion & Paul Simon)
4. The Apollo King
5. Katie Mae
6. I'm Your Gangster Of Love
7. Ride With You
8. I'm All Rocked Up
9. Visionary Heart
10. I Ain't For It

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JGordonBD · 17 Aug 2007

Dion's another one of those true artists who continues to grow with each album at an age when others aren't necessarily looking for new challenges. Tank Full Of Blues and Son Of Skip James were terrific, so I have high hopes for this one.

NoURider · **Joined:** 21 Jul 2006 **Posts:** 3309

JGordonBD wrote:

Dion's another one of those true artists who continues to grow with each album at an age when others aren't necessarily looking for new challenges. Tank Full Of Blues and Son Of Skip James were terrific, so I have high hopes for this one.

Agreed. Will not think twice about this...based on my feelings for these same albums

Greg Carrier · 25 Nov 2006

Automatic for me, too. Dion's last few albums are impeccable. He's playing and writing at an extremely high level for quite a while. Thanks to my friend Ken for turning me on to Bronx In Blue a few years ago. You don't need to be a fan of his early hits, or a big fan of the blues, to enjoy the incredible work this man is doing right now. If you're not sure, take a listen to Tank Full of Blues or Bronx In Blue and be prepared to be impressed.

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Nov 13, 2015 12:55 pm

Kid Bailey · 16 Jul 2006

Greg Carrier wrote:

Automatic for me, too. Dion's last few albums are impeccable. He's playing and writing at an extremely high level for quite a while. Thanks to my friend Ken for turning me on to Bronx In Blue a few years ago. You don't need to be a fan of his early hits, or a big fan of the blues, to enjoy the incredible work this man is doing right now. If you're not sure, take a listen to Tank Full of Blues or Bronx In Blue and be prepared to be impressed.

Well said, and I'm in complete agreement.
What a great career resurgence for this guy.

Greg Carrier · 25 Nov 2006

Linda wrote:

In a time when we see too many pointless duets by artists who are well past their prime, it's heartening to see this. Great song, and a great performance by these guys, rare legends who can both still bring it, full of real soul and purpose. Great video, too.

JoeP · **Joined:** 20 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 542

I agree that his blues albums have been good, but I hope that the released song indicates that this album will include more of his excellent singer songwriter type songs that he did so well in the 70s.

Greg Carrier · 25 Nov 2006

JoeP wrote:

I agree that his blues albums have been good, but I hope that the released song indicates that this album will include more of his excellent singer songwriter type songs that he did so well in the 70s.

Me, too, Joe.

banzaibid · 05 Aug 2007

Greg Carrier wrote:

JoeP wrote:

I agree that his blues albums have been good, but I hope that the released song indicates that this album will include more of his excellent singer songwriter type songs that he did so well in the 70s.

Me, too, Joe.

+1

This an excellent song and video.

[2016-02-12] Dion "New York Is My Home" with guest Paul Simon (Instant)

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