In 1961, Dion contributed two of the most iconic early rock ‘n’ roll songs that cemented his place as a legend: “Runaround Sue” (No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100) and “The Wanderer.” ...

If you’re Dion DiMucci, it’s difficult to settle ... on the radio through hits such as “Runaround Sue” and “The Wanderer.” But while many other stars become cautionary tales when ...

Thus was born Dion’s signature hit, “The Wanderer,” which reached No. 2 in early 1962. Today, its author, older and wiser, understands the song differently than when it was a hit.