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

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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  • @johnscavens
    @johnscavens Жыл бұрын

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

  • @SturtH9
    @SturtH97 ай бұрын

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

  • @richardpippin6159
    @richardpippin61592 ай бұрын

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

  • @kjpphotography4764
    @kjpphotography4764 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kjpphotography4764

    @kjpphotography4764

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    2 ай бұрын

    I agree!

  • @paulinmiami7671
    @paulinmiami7671Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @tomm9493
    @tomm949310 ай бұрын

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

  • @imheck
    @imheck2 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @nebula-retrograde
    @nebula-retrograde3 ай бұрын

    My favorite musician of all time

  • @davelemire3178
    @davelemire31788 ай бұрын

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

  • @louislamonte334
    @louislamonte33411 ай бұрын

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

  • @stevenduering7155
    @stevenduering71558 ай бұрын

    He looks amazing for 84

  • @murtaughfitzgibbons2818
    @murtaughfitzgibbons28188 ай бұрын

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

  • @AwesomeRepix
    @AwesomeRepix24 күн бұрын

    True legend

  • @Mikepservice
    @Mikepservice Жыл бұрын

    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

    11 ай бұрын

    Totally agree.

  • @raulgarduno301

    @raulgarduno301

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @valerierogers9609
    @valerierogers9609 Жыл бұрын

    The Wanderer found his way back to the Lord 🙏✝️

  • @DionDimuccifans788

    @DionDimuccifans788

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @DionDimuccifans788

    @DionDimuccifans788

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @brettbaratheon9776

    @brettbaratheon9776

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @richardchirichillo5061
    @richardchirichillo50619 ай бұрын

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

  • @Rob_430
    @Rob_430 Жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    Thing is I don't recall it even mattering.

  • @clandeszipp4564

    @clandeszipp4564

    Жыл бұрын

    And Elvis

  • @reelfly

    @reelfly

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@stevenwiederholt7000Thing is nobody asked you.👈

  • @stevenwiederholt7000

    @stevenwiederholt7000

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @reelfly

    @reelfly

    10 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @bz3548
    @bz3548Ай бұрын

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

  • @TheLifeTerm
    @TheLifeTerm8 ай бұрын

    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

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @TheLifeTerm

    @TheLifeTerm

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @yeeeeehheeeehehehehe5110

    @yeeeeehheeeehehehehe5110

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @robray7106
    @robray7106Ай бұрын

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

  • @3220sunshine
    @3220sunshine4 ай бұрын

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

  • @khansrevenge789
    @khansrevenge789Ай бұрын

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

  • @MinecraftTuxedoCatPlushChannel
    @MinecraftTuxedoCatPlushChannel13 күн бұрын

    I like Dion

  • @alexkat8297
    @alexkat82973 ай бұрын

    Amazing that he's still going

  • @tebboy7933
    @tebboy7933 Жыл бұрын

    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 🙏🏼🕊

  • @TheUltimateGC
    @TheUltimateGC6 күн бұрын

    Amazing.

  • @vonitadustylgreen2914
    @vonitadustylgreen2914 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @williammaki4864
    @williammaki4864 Жыл бұрын

    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
    @robertjackson26638 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @AlA-ok5jh
    @AlA-ok5jh11 ай бұрын

    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

    9 ай бұрын

    Well said

  • @ethomas8980

    @ethomas8980

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @AlA-ok5jh

    @AlA-ok5jh

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @visualonestudio
    @visualonestudio9 ай бұрын

    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

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @donmcc6573
    @donmcc65737 ай бұрын

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

  • @alanparlby8530
    @alanparlby85306 ай бұрын

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

  • @waterdrinkerV
    @waterdrinkerV9 ай бұрын

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

  • @Mjr1348
    @Mjr13488 ай бұрын

    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~

  • @frankesposito2182
    @frankesposito21825 ай бұрын

    God bless you Dion !!! Keep up the FAITH

  • @fredkaplan9720
    @fredkaplan97207 ай бұрын

    I LOVE YOU DION❤

  • @susanledger
    @susanledger4 ай бұрын

    Adore you, Dion!!!

  • @clarkkoch4723
    @clarkkoch47239 ай бұрын

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

  • @juniergonzalez9814
    @juniergonzalez98142 ай бұрын

    Exelent 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️🇵🇦🇵🇦

  • @georgem7195
    @georgem7195 Жыл бұрын

    I love Dion, such a legend God bless

  • @fredkaplan9720
    @fredkaplan97207 ай бұрын

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

  • @avlasting3507
    @avlasting35075 ай бұрын

    I love him. Thank you. 💚

  • @gabriellecunningham7196
    @gabriellecunningham7196 Жыл бұрын

    I love Dion. Many thanks 🌹💙🌹

  • @DionDimuccifans788

    @DionDimuccifans788

    Жыл бұрын

    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 ❤

  • @famzl7417
    @famzl74176 ай бұрын

    Beautiful man❤

  • @Joy7BS
    @Joy7BS11 ай бұрын

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

  • @MakhachSultanov
    @MakhachSultanov Жыл бұрын

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

  • @gladysvelez9749
    @gladysvelez9749 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @DionDimuccifans788

    @DionDimuccifans788

    Жыл бұрын

    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 ❤

  • @qisyaizzia5045
    @qisyaizzia50453 ай бұрын

    love him...Dion❤❤❤

  • @codzy3532
    @codzy3532 Жыл бұрын

    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 😊❤🙏💐🥀

  • @hansgustafsson8274
    @hansgustafsson8274 Жыл бұрын

    Great person, he is my idol/Hans from Sweden

  • @glennharris6939
    @glennharris69394 ай бұрын

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

  • @jackiemawdsley3721
    @jackiemawdsley3721 Жыл бұрын

    He looks great 👍 👌

  • @gunsncars469
    @gunsncars46910 ай бұрын

    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

  • @kathleengallagher6023
    @kathleengallagher602311 ай бұрын

    The man oozes God's love.

  • @MC-qn7zj
    @MC-qn7zj Жыл бұрын

    Timeless Pearl

  • @lisaweaver1711
    @lisaweaver171111 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @nellie...
    @nellie...8 ай бұрын

    Great interview.

  • @ceceliaminerva6014
    @ceceliaminerva60148 ай бұрын

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

  • @ladybeavanerdventures
    @ladybeavanerdventures4 ай бұрын

    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

  • @studedude56
    @studedude5610 ай бұрын

    Awesome!!!

  • @lorenzo19634
    @lorenzo1963411 ай бұрын

    legend...his music has withstood time

  • @AndyYoung789
    @AndyYoung789 Жыл бұрын

    That guy had talent!

  • @oppai9611
    @oppai961111 ай бұрын

    Still looks handsome 🥹

  • @joemacaluso4627
    @joemacaluso46276 ай бұрын

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎

  • @robwells5753
    @robwells5753 Жыл бұрын

    < Amen!!!

  • @MalinaM1
    @MalinaM12 ай бұрын

    Godbless 🙏🏻🙏🏻 6:09

  • @terryrideout7457
    @terryrideout7457 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Marauder1981
    @Marauder1981 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Dion-iu4sg

    @Dion-iu4sg

    11 ай бұрын

    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

    9 ай бұрын

    No, clean living after turning to Lord Jesus.

  • @thomasoaxaca3379

    @thomasoaxaca3379

    9 ай бұрын

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

  • @tomclancy3546

    @tomclancy3546

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@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

  • @restoredaccess
    @restoredaccess4 ай бұрын

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

  • @leslieeckart1406
    @leslieeckart1406 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @008overrated
    @008overrated5 ай бұрын

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

  • @user-eb6tv4wb7x
    @user-eb6tv4wb7x9 ай бұрын

    sempre più brovo l'italo-americano!

  • @Gee21302
    @Gee21302 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @valerierogers9609

    @valerierogers9609

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @frankender7026

    @frankender7026

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @doloreswitkowski5578

    @doloreswitkowski5578

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @stewartloggins811
    @stewartloggins811 Жыл бұрын

    No

  • @Ericstroman100
    @Ericstroman1008 ай бұрын

    He was trafficked.

  • @jamessouthard8402
    @jamessouthard84026 ай бұрын

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

  • @richardrybinski2320

    @richardrybinski2320

    6 ай бұрын

    He was a stone cold heroin junkie.

  • @donmcc6573

    @donmcc6573

    5 ай бұрын

    How much time did you spend in his life?