When You Wish Upon a Star - Dion and the Belmonts

DION AND THE BELMONTS didn't have a long career. Dion DiMucci, a singer since childhood who toured with many big names, joined the Belmonts in 1957 and left the group in 1960 to persue a solo career. They had a few hits together but the Belmonts were not as popular after Dion left.

An interesting fact: Dion and the Belmonts were part of the Winter Dance Party in 1959. They couldn't afford the $36 that it would cost to fly to the next gig so they stayed behind. The plane, which was carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Vallens and the Big Bopper, crashed. There were no survivors. This day is called "the day the music died."

Dion and the Belmonts released two albums. The second, released in 1960, is called WISH UPON A STAR WITH DION AND THE BELMONTS and contains a nice cover of When You Wish Upon a Star. I absolutely love the 50s do-op style that they give this song! It is totally authentic and a great representation of the musical styles of the day.

When You Wish Upon a Star Dion and the Belmonts 1960