Music Legend Dion DiMucci on overcoming addiction | EWTN News In Depth October 28, 2022

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  • American musician and singer Dion DiMucci talks to EWTN's Colm Flynn about how addiction to drugs made his life spiral out of control. The music legend says it was his new found faith that helped him recover and get his life back on track.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 126

  • @kjpphotography4764
    @kjpphotography4764 Рік тому +71

    The man is awesome. He called me at my house for some artwork i did of him. He deserves a movie based on his life.

    • @idipped2521
      @idipped2521 Рік тому +10

      I was just thinking they should make a movie about him yesterday

    • @kjpphotography4764
      @kjpphotography4764 Рік тому +5

      @@idipped2521 I have been thinking this sine 1995. 😋 But it is lonnnnnng overdue to have a movie based on his life. And I would love to see a correct movie done of Buddy Holly's life too.

    • @MalinaM1
      @MalinaM1 5 місяців тому +2

      I agree!

    • @lyleanderson8160
      @lyleanderson8160 Місяць тому

      He had an omen and his story is a book of ups and downs. And music saved his mortal soul...the day the music died!!

    • @kjpphotography4764
      @kjpphotography4764 Місяць тому

      @@lyleanderson8160 I have his book.

  • @spideraxis
    @spideraxis 26 днів тому +3

    Those of us who grew up in those days of the 1960s remember his music well.

  • @SturtH9
    @SturtH9 10 місяців тому +18

    No wonder he still looks so good.. hasn’t had a drink or drug in over 50yrs

  • @valerierogers9609
    @valerierogers9609 Рік тому +103

    The Wanderer found his way back to the Lord 🙏✝️

    • @DionDimuccifans788
      @DionDimuccifans788 Рік тому +8

      I know that you are amazed to get a text from me, I just want to appreciate you for your likes, comments and good wishes that encourages me and I hope to bring you good music and much entertainment ❤

    • @codzy3532
      @codzy3532 Рік тому +2

      amen like the rest of us amen God bless 😊❤🙏👵💐

    • @DionDimuccifans788
      @DionDimuccifans788 Рік тому +1

      @@codzy3532 Thanks so much for your love and support from onset, it's a thing of joy that I'm blessed with a best fans, thank you so much, I do appreciate you and everyone out there.

    • @mfalme2003
      @mfalme2003 Рік тому +2

      He stopped using after he lost his friend, Frankie Lymon.

    • @brettbaratheon9776
      @brettbaratheon9776 3 місяці тому +1

      He did, but he’s still alive as well.

  • @johnscavens
    @johnscavens Рік тому +70

    One of the greatest artists of all time and still a humble,beautiful person.

  • @tomm9493
    @tomm9493 Рік тому +40

    Dion looks amazing. No way does he look 83 in this interview. Keep on going strong Dion. 💪💪

  • @Mikepservice
    @Mikepservice Рік тому +28

    Thank you Dion for your Gospel records. My wife and I became Christians in 1986 and someone introduced me to Dions Christian music. It made such a difference in my life, and to this day, I still go back to it when I need to get back to my first love for Jesus!

    • @AlA-ok5jh
      @AlA-ok5jh Рік тому

      Totally agree.

    • @raulgarduno301
      @raulgarduno301 6 місяців тому +1

      yes..Dion's gospel music is a part of my Christian life,since i was born again back in 1983..'love his music..

  • @imheck
    @imheck 5 місяців тому +9

    Thanks Dion! I'm 65 & the first song I learned the words to was the "Wanderer" somehow it gave me an attitude to go on. Later I too became an I.V. drug user & after my 3rd incarceration I started reading the Bible & I woke up, took responsibility for my actions. I've been sober with the help of Jesus 10 years but not me, He who lives in me! I love you brother & God Bless!

  • @robray7106
    @robray7106 4 місяці тому +5

    God bless him! He looks about 65. I love his music!

  • @paulinmiami7671
    @paulinmiami7671 3 місяці тому +5

    I remember listening in the fall of 1961 to Dion's music on KNUZ in Houston. Dion was supposed to have been a passenger on the little airplane with Buddy Holly and other musicians who were killed in that plane crash. Instead, he had decided to go by car. That helped to set him thinking about what really mattered.
    In the 1980s Dion came up to me and introduced himself after a Sunday morning service at North Dade Church of God in Miami. His daughter was studying music at our church college, Warner Southern, in Lake Wales.
    Thanks for sharing this.

  • @stevenduering7155
    @stevenduering7155 10 місяців тому +7

    He looks amazing for 84

  • @Rob_430
    @Rob_430 Рік тому +24

    I’m 75, and growing up in the 50’s and 60’s, great music! Many Singers/Groups were of Italian decent or Black Americans. The best!

    • @stevenwiederholt7000
      @stevenwiederholt7000 Рік тому +1

      Thing is I don't recall it even mattering.

    • @clandeszipp4564
      @clandeszipp4564 Рік тому +1

      And Elvis

    • @reelfly
      @reelfly Рік тому +1

      ​@@stevenwiederholt7000Thing is nobody asked you.👈

    • @stevenwiederholt7000
      @stevenwiederholt7000 Рік тому

      @@reelfly
      Thing is I Don't Care. You reach a pont in life where it doesn't matter what other people think.

    • @reelfly
      @reelfly Рік тому

      @@stevenwiederholt7000 But you did care, that's why you felt compelled to leave that original comment. It was more to that one sentence than you NOT caring.

  • @richardpippin6159
    @richardpippin6159 4 місяці тому +6

    Best songs and stand the test of time. You were able to beat the demons where many have failed.

  • @nebula-retrograde
    @nebula-retrograde 6 місяців тому +11

    My favorite musician of all time

  • @TheLifeTerm
    @TheLifeTerm 11 місяців тому +12

    Man, I can relate. I was a drunk for years and had lost hope. I got on my knees, begged the Lord to forgive me, and to help me with my addiction. I got up, off my knees, and haven't touched a drop since. I know that it was His love and mercy, that saved me from myself. I love and praise you, my dear Lord.🙌🙏🙌

    • @sbfloyd5343
      @sbfloyd5343 10 місяців тому +1

      "If you want your prayers answered, get off your knees and do something about it"
      Four Tops, Levi Stubbs

    • @TheLifeTerm
      @TheLifeTerm 10 місяців тому

      @@sbfloyd5343 I believe that I said that. Maybe you should have read my entire comment.

    • @yeeeeehheeeehehehehe5110
      @yeeeeehheeeehehehehe5110 6 місяців тому

      @@TheLifeTerm Sounds like a pretty good quote to go along with it 👍👍

  • @richardchirichillo5061
    @richardchirichillo5061 11 місяців тому +5

    One of the best ever and now a Christian, God Bless him and all those who loved him

  • @louislamonte334
    @louislamonte334 Рік тому +16

    I would LOVE to meet Dion one day! What an amazing, talented, sincere, kind and decent man!!

  • @davelemire3178
    @davelemire3178 10 місяців тому +7

    Yes this is great. I'm glad that Dion has a new life. Praise the Lord.

  • @murtaughfitzgibbons2818
    @murtaughfitzgibbons2818 10 місяців тому +5

    Hi Dion. Love you brother..... Praise to God. Who so calleth on the name of THE LORD shall be saved..

  • @alexkat8297
    @alexkat8297 5 місяців тому +5

    Amazing that he's still going

  • @visualonestudio
    @visualonestudio 11 місяців тому +9

    Dion is a living legend. He was on the tour bus with Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. In another video he tells the whole story about the events leading up the day the music died.

    • @juniergonzalez9814
      @juniergonzalez9814 4 місяці тому

      Tremendo, son contados los que conocen el día que murió la música, a Body Holy, Richie Valens, etc.
      Saludos y bendiciones desde Panamá 🤝🏻🙏🏻🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦

  • @waterdrinkerV
    @waterdrinkerV 11 місяців тому +4

    doesn't matter where you found his music, fallout 4, or from your grandpa, we can all agree this guy is a legend

  • @AlA-ok5jh
    @AlA-ok5jh Рік тому +9

    Dion is a deep and talented chap & he surrounds himself with so talented up beat musicians and singers.
    Honestly his Christian songs are some of the most thought provoking and easy listening where ya say Amen and tap your toes and snap your fingers.
    He truly is a genius.
    Christ has him and he has Christ.
    Your in for a treat to listen to his secular and gospel songs.

    • @thomasoaxaca3379
      @thomasoaxaca3379 11 місяців тому +1

      Well said

    • @ethomas8980
      @ethomas8980 9 місяців тому +1

      I never knew he sang songs about the LORD‼️ please tell me what the titles are!

    • @AlA-ok5jh
      @AlA-ok5jh 9 місяців тому

      In youtube search box type in Dion Dimucci gospel songs and you will get lots of vids on his Christian songs.

  • @Mjr1348
    @Mjr1348 10 місяців тому +5

    Dion , You just helped me more than you know. I’m a 61 year old guy from Wisconsin and stumbled across this interview.
    Thank you
    Mike~

  • @tebboy7933
    @tebboy7933 Рік тому +15

    Thank you for your “I put away my idols” album……such a gift from God! As a young mother my children grew up listening to it each day and it continues to bless me as a part of my daily 3 mile worship walk on my treadmill. My addiction has always been with food and after struggling for so many years with my weight (I’m 68) I’m in a good place and you’re music blesses me through the grace of God.
    Amen 🙏🏼🕊

  • @3220sunshine
    @3220sunshine 7 місяців тому +3

    I LOVE DION.....HIS MUSIC THE MAN THE LEGEND!!

  • @AwesomeRepix
    @AwesomeRepix 3 місяці тому +2

    True legend

  • @bz3548
    @bz3548 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Mr. Dion. I love your music. So thankful to God for you living a clean and blessed life now.

  • @khansrevenge789
    @khansrevenge789 4 місяці тому +2

    Love your work Dion and I'm glad for you and your sobriety ❤

  • @cindyjohnson4017
    @cindyjohnson4017 Місяць тому

    Love his Christian music!

  • @MakhachSultanov
    @MakhachSultanov Рік тому +5

    It's hard to imagine that he was a member of Buddy Holly's winter tour in '59.

  • @williammaki4864
    @williammaki4864 Рік тому +12

    One of the truly gifted artists of early rock. I always enjoyed listening to him as the link between the Sinatra type lounge singer and the new rock and roll.

  • @robertjackson2663
    @robertjackson2663 10 місяців тому +1

    A true American Icon ! SUPERB music always, I am a South Floridian and grew up on Dion, we even have a mutual friend J. Carrington, he is a genius. Keep on rockin Dion , we love you.

  • @donmcc6573
    @donmcc6573 10 місяців тому +1

    His Christian albums are awesome! The truth will set you free.....

  • @vonitadustylgreen2914
    @vonitadustylgreen2914 Рік тому +4

    Dion you are the greatest!!!
    I am turning 77 in May and I grew up listening to Dion and The Belmonts... I still love the doowop ara. Fabian, Fats Domino, Little Richard, Bobby Darin, The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, and all the greats..
    Including all the great groups like The Platters, and The Spinners

  • @MinecraftTuxedoCatPlushChannel
    @MinecraftTuxedoCatPlushChannel 2 місяці тому +1

    I like Dion

  • @fredkaplan9720
    @fredkaplan9720 10 місяців тому +1

    Everyone Praiae The Lord Jesus Like Dion Come Back Home ❤😂

  • @vinceleone3952
    @vinceleone3952 Місяць тому

    Fantastic.👍🎶Thank you!

  • @alanparlby8530
    @alanparlby8530 9 місяців тому +1

    I would love to see them in concert!This music will live forever! Dion sounds like a terrific person! 🙏

  • @garytorresani8846
    @garytorresani8846 Місяць тому

    M
    His blues albums are incredible too.

  • @AhJodie
    @AhJodie 2 місяці тому

    Fabulous! Thank you!

  • @lindauramartines8740
    @lindauramartines8740 2 місяці тому

    Awesome!!!

  • @fredkaplan9720
    @fredkaplan9720 10 місяців тому +1

    I LOVE YOU DION❤

  • @susanledger
    @susanledger 7 місяців тому +1

    Adore you, Dion!!!

  • @frankesposito2182
    @frankesposito2182 8 місяців тому +1

    God bless you Dion !!! Keep up the FAITH

  • @clarkkoch4723
    @clarkkoch4723 11 місяців тому +1

    I recall seeing him on the old Dick Clark show when I was a kid. Great songs, great music that lives on.

  • @gladysvelez9749
    @gladysvelez9749 Рік тому +3

    Great interview..................Thank you..

    • @DionDimuccifans788
      @DionDimuccifans788 Рік тому

      I know that you are amazed to get a text from me, I just want to appreciate you for your likes, comments and good wishes that encourages me and I hope to bring you good music and much entertainment ❤

  • @codzy3532
    @codzy3532 Рік тому +2

    i found the album i put away my idols in 84 still listen to it today thank you dion for your music its a blessing i said to my bf do you know dion di mucci that sang the wanderer an run around sue is a born again christian im so happy for him praise God God bless u dion keep blessing us with your music God bless everyone too amen 😊❤🙏💐🥀

  • @gabriellecunningham7196
    @gabriellecunningham7196 Рік тому +4

    I love Dion.
    Many thanks 🌹💙🌹

    • @DionDimuccifans788
      @DionDimuccifans788 Рік тому

      I know that you are amazed to get a text from me, I just want to appreciate you for your likes, comments and good wishes that encourages me and I hope to bring you good music and much entertainment ❤

  • @raymondstoter6290
    @raymondstoter6290 Місяць тому

    His homage to Sam Cooke is a wonderful beiatiful song

  • @georgem7195
    @georgem7195 Рік тому +5

    I love Dion, such a legend God bless

  • @TheUltimateGC
    @TheUltimateGC 2 місяці тому

    Amazing.

  • @avlasting3507
    @avlasting3507 7 місяців тому +1

    I love him. Thank you. 💚

  • @juniergonzalez9814
    @juniergonzalez9814 4 місяці тому +1

    Exelent
    🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️🇵🇦🇵🇦

  • @famzl7417
    @famzl7417 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful man❤

  • @jackiemawdsley3721
    @jackiemawdsley3721 Рік тому +2

    He looks great 👍 👌

  • @Joy7BS
    @Joy7BS Рік тому +2

    I love Dion---he can do anything he set his mind to❤❤❤❤

  • @gunsncars469
    @gunsncars469 Рік тому +1

    I assumed he passed away a long time ago. I was born in 1979, but would hear is music and my grandmas house, my dad's Aunt's. Car shows and the movie Christine.... i grew up with it, but was more into the 70s and 80s especially hair band music. Just recently i've got a whole new appreciation for some of the 50s songs. This was a really cool clip. Thank you for the upload

  • @glennharris6939
    @glennharris6939 7 місяців тому

    Absolute legend this man, a voice and natural talent like no other 🙏🙏🙏

  • @hansgustafsson8274
    @hansgustafsson8274 Рік тому +2

    Great person, he is my idol/Hans from Sweden

  • @kathleengallagher6023
    @kathleengallagher6023 Рік тому +1

    The man oozes God's love.

  • @qisyaizzia5045
    @qisyaizzia5045 5 місяців тому +1

    love him...Dion❤❤❤

  • @nellie...
    @nellie... 10 місяців тому +1

    Great interview.

  • @MC-qn7zj
    @MC-qn7zj Рік тому +2

    Timeless Pearl

  • @ceceliaminerva6014
    @ceceliaminerva6014 10 місяців тому

    Glad you find your way back too god and your song are great

  • @lorenzo19634
    @lorenzo19634 Рік тому

    legend...his music has withstood time

  • @ladybeavanerdventures
    @ladybeavanerdventures 6 місяців тому

    I really hope that he realises that the song wanderer being in Fallout 4 brought him millions worth of new and young fans that will be with us forever

  • @AndyYoung789
    @AndyYoung789 Рік тому +1

    That guy had talent!

  • @lisaweaver1711
    @lisaweaver1711 Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @oppai9611
    @oppai9611 Рік тому +3

    Still looks handsome 🥹

  • @terryrideout7457
    @terryrideout7457 Рік тому +1

    Dion. Don't ever forget that prayer.God wants u

  • @reginaf9391
    @reginaf9391 Місяць тому

    Ilove him ilove him love Gina

  • @MalinaM1
    @MalinaM1 5 місяців тому

    Godbless 🙏🏻🙏🏻 6:09

  • @Marauder1981
    @Marauder1981 Рік тому +4

    How does he look so young? Did he make a deal with the devil?

    • @Dion-iu4sg
      @Dion-iu4sg Рік тому +2

      Hello 👋 marauder
      How're you doing.
      Thanks for this comment, I'm nothing without fans like you who appreciate my musical craftiness
      It's nice meeting you here.

    • @catherinelw9365
      @catherinelw9365 Рік тому +1

      No, clean living after turning to Lord Jesus.

    • @thomasoaxaca3379
      @thomasoaxaca3379 11 місяців тому +2

      No, he made an eternal deal with the Lord Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords

    • @tomclancy3546
      @tomclancy3546 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@Dion-iu4sg I'd really like to hope the real Dion would comment to his fans, but I just have a hard time believing you're actually him, when you only have 1 subscriber

  • @rokitman5753
    @rokitman5753 Рік тому +4

    < Amen!!!

  • @lyleanderson8160
    @lyleanderson8160 Місяць тому +1

    Survived the Winter Dance Party...the day the music died.

  • @restoredaccess
    @restoredaccess 6 місяців тому +1

    Dion was a member of the Fordham Baldies gang before starting his music career.

  • @joemacaluso4627
    @joemacaluso4627 9 місяців тому +1

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎

  • @leslieeckart1406
    @leslieeckart1406 Рік тому +1

    I wish he would tour with Frankie Avalon and James darrin now that bobby rydell is gone.

  • @008overrated
    @008overrated 7 місяців тому

    Dion is brilliant. But whoever made the video used screaming fans from Elvis Presley concerts not Dions.

  • @castelobrancopaulo
    @castelobrancopaulo 3 дні тому

    Drugs... Why do good people use them?

  • @thraxgasolina
    @thraxgasolina Місяць тому

    🤦‍♂️ where did Frankie lymon go wrong why didn’t bro make it

  • @mcfly6618
    @mcfly6618 4 дні тому

    tarumlüg rutangisnetauq Programmierer der Master K. I.

  • @user-eb6tv4wb7x
    @user-eb6tv4wb7x Рік тому

    sempre più brovo l'italo-americano!

  • @Gee21302
    @Gee21302 Рік тому +2

    EWTN, is it necessary to show the clips of drug use and paraphernalia in between? This can trigger people.

    • @valerierogers9609
      @valerierogers9609 Рік тому +9

      It's real life. Maybe some shouldn't watch then.

    • @frankender7026
      @frankender7026 Рік тому +11

      If you can't handle the harsh realities of life then that's your problem, not anyone else's.

    • @doloreswitkowski5578
      @doloreswitkowski5578 Рік тому +8

      We can't censor things, just because some folks have a struggle. If we stopped every single thing that "triggered" people there would be nothing left to experience.

  • @Ericstroman100
    @Ericstroman100 11 місяців тому

    He was trafficked.

  • @stewartloggins811
    @stewartloggins811 Рік тому

    No

  • @jamessouthard8402
    @jamessouthard8402 9 місяців тому

    He has no clue what drug addiction is. He might have smoked pot or some booze that's it

    • @richardrybinski2320
      @richardrybinski2320 8 місяців тому

      He was a stone cold heroin junkie.

    • @donmcc6573
      @donmcc6573 8 місяців тому +2

      How much time did you spend in his life?

  • @studedude56
    @studedude56 Рік тому

    Awesome!!!