Donna the Prima Donna
Dion DiMucci
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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.
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Record ReleaseThe song was released in 1963 as a single.
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Chart Performances"Donna the Prima Donna" is one of Dion's successful songs as it reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Album InclusionThe track is included in Dion's album, also titled "Donna the Prima Donna," which was released in 1963.
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GenreThe 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.
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ComposerDion co-wrote "Donna the Prima Donna" with Ernie Maresca. Maresca frequently collaborated with Dion and also co-wrote his biggest hit, "Runaround Sue."
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Noteworthy LyricsThe song's lyrics tell the story of a high maintenance girl named Donna, who comes from a wealthy family but still causes Dion heartache.
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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.
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Popular VersionA Spanish version of "Donna the Prima Donna" was released by Dion, showing his versatility as an artist and his ability to reach different audiences.
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Associate ArtistsDion’s group, the Belmonts, does not feature on this track. Despite their split in 1960, Dion continued to have a successful solo career.
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InfluenceAs 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.
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Backing VocalsThe Del-Satins provided background vocals for the song, illustrating Dion's continued relationship with doo-wop style music.
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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.
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Later AppearancesThe song has been included in many later compilations of Dion's music, such as "The Best of Dion."
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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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