Brooklyn born Dion DiMucci, known simply as Dion, was a key figure in doo-wop’s transition to rock & roll. Rolling Stone Magazine included him on their list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time and his wild singing style found fans in musicians such as Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen and John Lennon. Today marks his 73rd birthday and to celebrate we’ve put together a list of his Top Ten songs as  a solo act and with The Blemonts.

10. Little Diane – Dion (peaked #8 in 1962)

9. Drip Drop – Dion (peaked #6 in 1963)

8. Donna, The Prima Donna – Dion (peaked #6 in 1963)

7. A Teenager In Love – Dion & The Belmonts (peaked #5 in 1959)

6. Abraham, Martin & John – Dion (peaked #4 in 1968)

5. Lovers Who Wander – Dion (peaked #3 in 1962)

4. Where or When – Dion & The Belmonts (peaked #3 in 1959)

3. The Wanderer – Dion (peaked #2 in 1961)

2. Ruby Baby – Dion (peaked #2 for 3weeks in 1963)

1. Runaround Sue – Dion (peaked #1 in 1961)