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Holy Moly, this is Great Rock 'n' Roll

Ken Douglas | Landlocked in Reno | 02/19/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Teen Angel", "Teenage in Love", "Runaround Sue", "Dream Lover", "Take Good Care of My Baby", and "The Wanderer" all on the same disc. Holy Moly, rock and roll does not get any better than this. I shouldn't have to say any more about this record, that says it all. But there is more, there's "Life is But a Dream" and Dion's version of "Little Star".



"Presenting Dion and the Belmonts" came out in 1959, "Runaround Sue", in 1961, so I could have placed it on my 1959 or 1961 list. I chose here. These record go together so well, you'd almost think they were recorded back to back.



Jeez, I almost forget to mention my favorite song on the record, "Ruby Baby". I used to sing that all the time about a lot of different girls. Sadly, back in 1959, none of them wanted to be mine.



This Record is Number 9 on my list of the Best Thirteen Records of 1959."

It doesn't get any better

Gabriel Renzo | Dearborn Hts., Michigan United States | 04/03/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There you are, you and the guys, sitting in Sal's pizzeria, mozzarella dripping down your chin. Then,in walks Judy Capano, hottest chick in the school; three of her cheerleader friends are with her.

You're thinking, 'the night just can't get any better'.

But,suddenly,someone drops a dime in the juke box and there it is! That unmistakable Belmont harmony with Dion lamenting the loss of still yet another girl!

You and the guys have to sing along. Judy and her friends smile.

They're impressed; you guys ain't bad.

You're not exactly Dion & The Belmonts, but you're okay.

Sound great? You bet it does!.

And that's what "Presenting Dion & The Belmonts/Runaround Sue" is all about: Great sounds and Great moments you'll want to remember all your life."