Track Listing

1. King of the New York Streets
2. And the Night Stood Still
3. Yo Frankie (She's All Right With Me)
4. I've Got to Get to You
5. Written on the Subway Wall/Little Star - Dion, Paul Simon
6. Drive All Night
7. Always in the Rain
8. Loving You Is Killing Me
9. Tower of Love
10. Serenade

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #49381 in Music
• Released on: 1990-10-25
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

No longer the Wanderer, Dion is still Majestic
Dion is one of my all-time favorite "oldies" singers, and his efforts of more recent years (such as this 1989 album), though different from his old doo-wop days, are no less impressive. His voice has mellowed over the years, but the passion is still there, as is the old Dion swagger. King of the New York Streets is a bold and brassy musical expose, while Yo Frankie is another song seasoned by a bold sound. I've Got to Get to You and Loving You is Killing Me are somewhat formulaic, but Dion's great lyrics make them quite enjoyable and catchy. Always in the Rain and Tower of Love are softer tunes, really showcasing Dion's great vocals. Slow and sentimental characterizes the final track Serenade, which is really a beautiful song with touching, poetic lyrics. And the Night Stood Still and Always in the Rain are two of the best songs to be found here, infused with a steady beat that suits Dion's voice well, but the truly incredible song on this album is Written on the Subway Wall/Little Star. I feel that this song is as good as many of the old classics from Dion and the Belmonts, and the Little Star bridge creates a direct temporal link between the old days and the new.

Although I am too young to have heard Dion in his youthful prime, I have been a fan of his for many years now, and this album really made me wax nostalgic. Dion's lyrics contain traces of his own life's story and musical soul, and that gives them the type of power that few singers can boast of. It is important to make note of the talent that came together to produce this album, making evident how respected a singer Dion remains by others in the music industry. Bryan Adams, K.D. Lang, Lou Reed, Paul Simon, and Patty Smyth, among others, lend Dion their talents as backup vocalists. As talented as these folks are, in a way their contribution is unimportant because it is Dion alone who makes these songs as enjoyable as they all are. From doo-wop to crooning to blues to rock & roll, Dion has done it all, and we are all fortunate that he is continuing to do it long after his career fell into the shadows of the spotlight.

Not Just For Dion Fans
The best work Dion has done since the 60's. It will appeal to all who appreciate R 'n' R. It is NOT the old sound recycled. Even though it came out in 1989, it has fresh, rockin' tunes that will appeal to all age groups. The all-star backup crew includes Paul Simon, Dave Edmonds, Lou Reed, and Bryan Adams. Instrumentals are superb. Best songs: 'Always In The Rain', 'And The Night Stood Still', and 'Serenade'. This is a MUST! Dion's 'Rock 'n' Roll Christmas' should also be included in anyone's holiday collection.

17 Years later and still sounds good!!
This was supposed to be the big "comeback album" from one of the greatest musicians and vocalists of all time. Instead it got overlooked and underplayed as a "1950's hasbeen trying to get back to his glory" What is wrong with these people? Don't they know what got them there in the first place. I must admit that when I heard that Dion was putting out an album back in 1989 I thought to myself "what's with these 1950's guys? Don't they get it?" So for years I just ingored it. I'd see it in the store and pass it. Then one day I saw his video for "Written on Subway Walls" My jaw dropped. The following week I bought it and listened....and listened....and listened and eventually fell asleep because it was getting late. I couldn't put it down. Wow! Dion still has it. Even 17 years later "Yo Frankie" is still one of my favorites. And this is coming from a 35 year old who wasn't even born when Dion was hitting the charts. For those of you out there listening to Britney, Jessica, Justin or Hip Hop you better wake up and realize where it came from. Get this album and listen to some real music for once. Dion...you still rock!!