Donna the Prima Donna

Dion, Dion & The Belmonts

About Donna the Prima Donna

"Donna the Prima Donna" is a song written by Dion DiMucci and Ernie Maresca and performed by Dion. The song reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #17 on the R&B chart in 1963. The song appeared on his 1963 album, Donna the Prima Donna. The song was produced by Robert Mersey and arranged by DiMucci. The backing group on the song is The Del-Satins. The song was ranked #86 on Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1963. The song references Zsa Zsa Gabor and how the titular girl in the song tries to look like her.  


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(Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
(Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
(Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
(Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
(Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)

Broke my heart
We're apart
Thinks she's smart

I met a girl a month ago
I thought that she would love me so
But in time I realized
She had a pair of roving eyes

I remember the nights we dated
Always acting sophisticated
Talking 'bout high society
Oh, then she tried to make a fool out of me

They call her, whoa (Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
Broke my heart now (Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
Thinks she's smart now (Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
We're apart now, whoa-oh-whoa (Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)

Pretty little girl, you're just having fun
You're running all around and breaking lover's hearts
Pretty little girl, I don't stand a chance
Without any money there goes our romance

She always wears charms, diamonds, pearls galore
She buys them at the five and ten cents store
She wants to be just like Zsa Zsa Gabor
Even though she's the girl next door

They call her (Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
Broke my heart now (Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
Thinks she's smart now (Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
We're apart, whoa-oh(Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)

Pretty little girl, you're just having fun
You're running all around, you're breaking lover's hearts
Pretty little girl, I don't stand a chance
Without any money there goes our romance

She always wears charms, diamonds, pearls galore
She buys them at the five and ten cents store
She wants to be just like Zsa Zsa Gabor
Even though she's Donna next door

Whoa-oh (Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
Whoa-oh (Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
Whoa-oh-whoa-oh, oh-oh-oh, yeah (Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
(Donna, Donna the Prima Donna)
(Donna, Donna the Prima Donna) whoa, now tell me
Whoa-oh-whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa (Donna, Donna the Prima Donna
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa (Donna, Donna the Prima Donna) 
(Donna, Donna the Prima Donna) whoa-whoa

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Dion

Dion is a highly influential American singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was part of the doo-wop group Dion and the Belmonts before pursuing a successful solo career. Known for his expressive, soulful voice and catchy melodies, Dion's music spans various genres, including doo-wop, rock and roll, pop, folk, and blues. Some of his best-known songs include "Runaround Sue" and "The Wanderer." He continues to perform and record music to this day. more »

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Written by: Ernest Maresca, Dion Di Mucci

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15 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Donna the Prima Donna" is a song by Dion DiMucci, best known simply as Dion. He was a leading figure in the doo-wop, rock and roll, and R&B genres during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Record Release
The song was released in 1963 as a single.
Chart Performances
"Donna the Prima Donna" is one of Dion's successful songs as it reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Inclusion
The track is included in Dion's album, also titled "Donna the Prima Donna," which was released in 1963.
Genre
The song is classified within the pop genre, specifically the doo-wop and rock and roll sub-genres, well-suited to Dion's vocal style and musical roots.
Composer
Dion co-wrote "Donna the Prima Donna" with Ernie Maresca. Maresca frequently collaborated with Dion and also co-wrote his biggest hit, "Runaround Sue."
Noteworthy Lyrics
The song's lyrics tell the story of a high maintenance girl named Donna, who comes from a wealthy family but still causes Dion heartache.
Record Label
"Donna the Prima Donna" was released by Columbia Records, one of the major record labels with which Dion was associated during his career.
Popular Version
A Spanish version of "Donna the Prima Donna" was released by Dion, showing his versatility as an artist and his ability to reach different audiences.
Associate Artists
Dion’s group, the Belmonts, does not feature on this track. Despite their split in 1960, Dion continued to have a successful solo career.
Influence
As with many of Dion's popular songs, "Donna the Prima Donna" further solidified his influence as a leading artist in the development of popular music during the early 1960s.
Backing Vocals
The Del-Satins provided background vocals for the song, illustrating Dion's continued relationship with doo-wop style music.
Follow-up Hit
"Donna the Prima Donna" was Dion’s follow-up hit to "Ruby Baby," another top ten hit, demonstrating his popularity in the early 60s.
Later Appearances
The song has been included in many later compilations of Dion's music, such as "The Best of Dion."
Cultural Influence
"Donna the Prima Donna" remains one of Dion's most recognizable hits, and has been featured in several films and television shows over the decades, indicating its enduring popularity and influence.

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