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After many hit singles with the Belmonts, Dion went solo and became one of the first rock & roll stars signed to the Columbia label. Although he was only with the label for four years, Dion recorded some of his most adventurous music during this period. Bronx Blues: The Columbia Recordings chronicles this phase in his career, and is the best single-disc compilation of his mid-'60s work. The first singles released were similar in style to the Belmont's recordings ("Donna the Prima Donna") and demonstrated his continued love for doo wop as he covers older songs such as the Drifters' "Ruby Baby," which peaked at number two. While the first half of this album is strong, the second half is truly revelatory; it shows Dion, who had just been exposed to the music of Robert Johnson, infusing the bravado of his streetwise persona into the blues. The results don't always work (he doesn't have the deep, powerful voice required to sing Willie Dixon's "Spoonful"), but the results are magic when he hits the mark. The best example is his own "Two Ton Feather," a song that's not pure blues, but blues interpreted by a newly converted fan of the genre. In that respect, it's not surprising that his style is similar to Bob Dylan's. In fact, the highlight of the album, and perhaps Dion's best recording ever, is his previously unreleased version of Dylan's "Baby, I'm in the Mood for You" in which he brings out all the snarl and attitude of the tune. While these years are often considered a transition period for Dion, this compilation is essential in showcasing his songwriting talents and restless spirit.
© Vik Iyengar /TiVo
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G. Goldner, Composer - G. Goldner, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - J. Cox, Composer - J. Cox, Lyricist - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer
Originally released 1963. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
K. Rudman, Composer - K. Rudman, Lyricist - R. Barrett, Composer - R. Barrett, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer - R. DeLaurentis, Composer - R. DeLaurentis, Lyricist
Originally Released 1963 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.
D. Bridges, Composer - D. Bridges, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer
Originally Released 1963 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.
S. Rhodes, Composer - S. Rhodes, Lyricist - A. Leonard, Composer - A. Leonard, Lyricist - B. Belle, Composer - B. Belle, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - L. Prima, Composer - L. Prima, Lyricist - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer
Originally Released 1969 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
D. Dimucci, Composer - D. Dimucci, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer - W. Farrell, Composer - W. Farrell, Lyricist
Originally Released 1963 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
R. GOTTEHRER, Composer - R. GOTTEHRER, Lyricist - D. Dimucci, Composer - D. Dimucci, Lyricist - B. FELDMAN, Composer - B. FELDMAN, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer - G. Goldstein, Composer - G. Goldstein, Lyricist
Originally Released 1963 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
J. Leiber, Composer - J. Leiber, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - M. Stoller, Composer - M. Stoller, Lyricist - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer
Originally Released 1962 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - C. King, Composer - C. King, Lyricist - G. Goffin, Composer - G. Goffin, Lyricist - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer
Originally Released 1963 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
D. Dimucci, Composer - D. Dimucci, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - N. Sherman, Composer - N. Sherman, Lyricist - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer
Originally released 1963. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
D. Dimucci, Composer - D. Dimucci, Lyricist - E. Maresca, Composer - E. Maresca, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer
Originally Released 1963 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
J. Leiber, Composer - J. Leiber, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - M. Stoller, Composer - M. Stoller, Lyricist - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer
Originally Released 1963 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
D. Pomus, Composer - D. Pomus, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer - Mort Shuman, Composer - Mort Shuman, Lyricist
Originally released 1963. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
D. Dimucci, Composer - D. Dimucci, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer - W. Farrell, Composer - W. Farrell, Lyricist
Originally released 1963. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
B. Lucas, Composer - B. Lucas, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer
Originally released 1964. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
S.B. Williamson, Composer - S.B. Williamson, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer
Originally released 1964. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer - W. Dixon, Composer - W. Dixon, Lyricist
Originally Released 1965 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer - W. Dixon, Composer - W. Dixon, Lyricist
Originally Released 1969 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
D. Dimucci, Composer - D. Dimucci, Lyricist - B. Lucas, Composer - B. Lucas, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer
Originally Released 1965 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
D. Dimucci, Composer - D. Dimucci, Lyricist - Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer
Originally released 1966. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Dion, Performer - Bob Mersey, Producer - Bob Dylan, Composer - Bob Dylan, Lyricist - Chris Herles, Mastering Engineer
Originally released 1965. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Albumbeschreibung
After many hit singles with the Belmonts, Dion went solo and became one of the first rock & roll stars signed to the Columbia label. Although he was only with the label for four years, Dion recorded some of his most adventurous music during this period. Bronx Blues: The Columbia Recordings chronicles this phase in his career, and is the best single-disc compilation of his mid-'60s work. The first singles released were similar in style to the Belmont's recordings ("Donna the Prima Donna") and demonstrated his continued love for doo wop as he covers older songs such as the Drifters' "Ruby Baby," which peaked at number two. While the first half of this album is strong, the second half is truly revelatory; it shows Dion, who had just been exposed to the music of Robert Johnson, infusing the bravado of his streetwise persona into the blues. The results don't always work (he doesn't have the deep, powerful voice required to sing Willie Dixon's "Spoonful"), but the results are magic when he hits the mark. The best example is his own "Two Ton Feather," a song that's not pure blues, but blues interpreted by a newly converted fan of the genre. In that respect, it's not surprising that his style is similar to Bob Dylan's. In fact, the highlight of the album, and perhaps Dion's best recording ever, is his previously unreleased version of Dylan's "Baby, I'm in the Mood for You" in which he brings out all the snarl and attitude of the tune. While these years are often considered a transition period for Dion, this compilation is essential in showcasing his songwriting talents and restless spirit.
© Vik Iyengar /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
- Total length: 00:54:25
- Main artists: Dion
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Legacy - Columbia
- Genre: Pop/Rock
(P) 1991 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
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