About the song The Wanderer – Dion
“The Wanderer” is a 1961 song written by Ernest Maresca and recorded by Dion DiMucci. The song is about a restless young man who roams from town to town, searching for love and happiness. It is characterized by its driving beat, soulful vocals, and catchy chorus.
“The Wanderer” was a commercial success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 2 in the United Kingdom. It is considered one of Dion’s signature songs, and it has been covered by many artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Linda Ronstadt, and The Righteous Brothers.
The song’s history
The song was written by Ernest Maresca, who was a songwriter for Laurie Records. Maresca was inspired to write the song after seeing a newsreel about a man who had been arrested for hitchhiking across the country.
Dion DiMucci recorded the song in 1961, and it was released as the lead single from his album “Runaround Sue.” The song was an instant hit, and it helped to establish Dion as one of the most popular singers of the 1960s.
The song’s impact
“The Wanderer” is considered one of the defining songs of the early rock and roll era. It is a catchy and relatable song that captures the spirit of a generation of young people who were seeking adventure and escape. The song’s lyrics and melody have been used in countless films and television shows, and it continues to be popular with audiences of all ages.
Here are some notable accolades for “The Wanderer”:
- In 1998, “The Wanderer” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
- In 2004, the song was ranked number 196 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
- In 2008, the song was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry, for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
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The Wanderer – Dion Lyrics
Oh well, I’m the type of guy who will never settle downWhere pretty girls are, well you know that I’m aroundI kiss ’em and I love ’em cause to me they’re all the sameI hug ’em and I squeeze ’em they don’t even know my nameThey call me the wandererYeah, the wandererI roam around, around, aroundOh well, there’s Flo on my left and then there’s Mary on my rightAnd Janie is the girl well that I’ll be with tonightAnd when she asks me, which one I love the best?I tear open my shirt and I show “Rosie” on my chestCause I’m the wandererYeah, the wandererI roam around, around, aroundOh well, I roam from town to townI go through life without a careAnd I’m as happy as a clownI with my two fists of iron but I’m going nowhereOh yeah, I’m the type of guy that likes to roam aroundI’m never in one place, I roam from town to townAnd when I find myself a-fallin’ for some girlYeah, I hop right into that car of mine and drive around the worldYeah I’m the wandererYeah, the wandererI roam around, around, aroundOh yeah, I’m the type of guy that likes to roam aroundI’m never in one place, I roam from town to townAnd when I find myself a-fallin’ for some girlI hop right into that car of mine and drive around the worldYeah, cause I’m a wandererYeah, a wandererI roam around, around, around, around, around, aroundCause I’m a wandererYeah, a wandererI roam around, around, around, around, around, around, aroundCause I’m a wandererI’m, a wandererI roam around, around, around, around