The Demensions, a Bronx-based doo-wop group from New York City, formed in 1960. The original lineup included Lenny Dell, Phil Del Giudice, Howie Margolin, and Marisa Martelli. They attended Christopher Columbus High School together. Their breakthrough came when disc jockey Cousin Brucie at WINS began playing their cover of "Over the Rainbow", which peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960 and number 17 in Canada. The group gained further popularity by performing at venues like Palisades Park, New Jersey, as well as on shows like American Bandstand, and The Clay Cole Show. They also appeared at the Braniff Space Rover, known as the "Space Ship," at Freedomland U.S.A. in The Bronx. Their only other chart hit was "My Foolish Heart", which reached number 95 early in 1963. The Demensions released their debut album My Foolish Heart in the same year, featuring additional tracks like "Just A Shoulder To Cry On" and "Young At Heart". Over the years, there have been several lineup changes, with members including Tom Clemente, Robin Robbert, Vinny Pizzo, Charlie Marrone, Dennis Cirolia, and Michael Banek. After a hiatus, they recorded again in 1992 with an altered lineup, releasing Beyond the Rainbow. Original lead singer Lenny Dell passed away in 2021.
