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Do you know why Dion DiMucci left the Belmonts in 1960?
There were musical, personal and financial differences between Dion and members of the Belmonts, and in October 1960, Dion decided to quit for a solo career.
When did Dion DiMucci release his first solo record?
By the end of 1960, Dion DiMucci had released his first solo album on Laurie, Alone with Dion.
Did any of Dion DiMucci's songs from Alone with Dion do well?
Dion DiMucci had released his first solo album on Laurie, Alone with Dion, and the single Lonely Teenager, which rose to No. 12 in the US charts.
What other successful songs did Dion DiMucci have, besides Lonely Teenager?
The record, Runaround Sue, stormed up the U.S. charts, reaching No. 1 in October 1961.
Did Dion DiMucci perform any concerts?
By the end of 1961, Dion DiMucci had become a major star, touring worldwide.
Where did Dion DiMucci tour internationally?
Dion DiMucci's record, Runaround Sue, stormed up the charts, reaching No. 11 in the UK, where he also toured.
What label were Dion DiMucci's songs released under?
At the end of 1962, Dion DiMucci moved from Laurie to Columbia Records.
Did Dion DiMucci perform well for Columbia Records?
The first Columbia single, Leiber and Stoller's Ruby Baby reached No. 2, while Donna the Prima Donna and Drip Drop both reached No. 6.

Question: Did other artists sign with Columbia Records?
Self-contained rewrite: Did other artists sign with Columbia Records, besides Dion DiMucci?