
Dion
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The book features a prologue by Eric Clapton and a foreword by Paul Simon.
Dion DiMucci's journey through rock and roll history is as legendary as his hits. As the lead singer of Dion and the Belmonts in the late 1950s, Dion captured the heart of America with chart-toppers like "Runaround Sue", "The Wanderer", and "A Teenager in Love." His later solo success with the profound "Abraham, Martin, and John" in 1968 marked another high, contributing to his twelve gold records. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Dion explored folk, blues, and gospel, earning a Grammy nomination in 1985 and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 alongside icons like the Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder.
In this compelling collection, Dion shares intimate conversations with close friend Adam Jablin, reflecting on his rise to fame, battles with heroin addiction, a sixty-year marriage, and the influential figures in his music career, including Hank Williams and Bob Dylan.
Featuring over 200 vibrant photos, this book captures not just the life of a music icon but six decades of rock and roll evolution.
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Adam Jablin is a renowned Recovery and Performance coach and keynote speaker. He has recently been featured on ESPN, Fox, CNBC, TNT, BET, CNN, ABC, NBC, and CBS News. Adam's mission and purpose is to free people from alcoholism, addictions, substance abuse, faulty dependencies, fears, doubt, and anxiety through their Hero's Journey. He is also a board member of The Hanley Center and Futures Recovery.
Content
- Dion
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Prologue
- 1. Introduction
- 2. About Adam Jablin
- 3. Freedom of Excellence
- 4. Enchantment
- 5. Manual to Automatic
- 6. On the Road
- 7. Relationships Never End
- 8. Braggin' Blues
- 9. My Favorite Rock Writer
- 10. Runaround Sue
- 11. Detaching with Love
- 12. B.E.S.T. (Bless, Edify, Share, Touch)
- 13. Three Short Stories That Changed My Life
- 14. Center of My Life
- 15. Reverse a Decision
- 16. Attitude
- 17. Dion and Dan Murrow, "The Harlem Crusader"
- 18. The Four Typical Addictions (Success vs. Fulfillment)
- 19. My Mentor
- 20. Life Is About Giving
- 21. My Brother, Lou Reed
- 22. Lou Reed's Induction Speech
- 23. Stevie Van Zandt's Induction Speech
- 24. The Bell Ringer of Notre Dame
- 25. Principle Behind Authority and Responsibility
- 26. Bridges and Walls
- 27. Love vs. Approval
- 28. How I Learned
- 29. My Top Lists
- 30. Keeping Your Eye on the Ball
- 31. Blocking the Sunlight of the Spirit
- 32. The Four Horsemen of Atheism
- 33. From "The Wanderer" to "The Thunderer"
- 34. Broad Shoulders
- 35. Rock 'n' Roll Q&A with Dion
- 36. Here in America (Song for Sam Cooke)
- 37. Dr. Dion
- 38. I Had a Dream
- 39. 46 Servants
- 40. An American Idea
- 41. Forgiveness: The Foundation of All Healing
- 42. Watching the Wheels Go 'Round
- 43. Being Diligent
- 44. How Did This Happen to You?
- 45. Making Decisions
- 46. Claude Monet
- 47. A Divine Exchange
- 48. The Primary Question
- Appendix: Words from Friends:
- 1. Bob Dylan
- 2. Bruce Springsteen
- 3. Peter Townshend
- 4. Dave Marsh
- 5. Dick Clark
- Acknowledgments
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