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"Runaway" was a number-one Billboard Hot 100 song made famous by Del Shannon in 1961. It was written by Shannon and keyboardist Max Crook, and became a major international hit. ...more
" Runaway " is a number-one Billboard Hot 100 song made famous by Del Shannon in 1961. It was written by Shannon and keyboardist Max Crook, and became a major international hit. It topped the Billboard charts for four consecutive weeks, and Billboard ranked it as the No. 5 song for 1961. [3]
Jan 31, 2008 · Del Shannon performs "Runaway" live on David Letterman's Late Show, February 1987. More Del Shannon information can be found at All Things Del Shannon on fac...
Dec 15, 2010 · "Runaway" was a number one Billboard Hot 100 song in the spring of 1961 by Del Shannon. It was written by Shannon and keyboardist Max Crook, and became a major international hit. ...more
Runaway Lyrics: As I walk along I wonder / A-what went wrong with our love / A love that was so strong / And as I still walk on / I think of the things we've done together / A-while our hearts.
Del Shannon performing "Runaway", released originally in 1961. It reached #1 in US Cash Box Top 100, #1 in US Billboard Hot 100, #1 in UK Singles Chart, #1 ...
Born Charles Westover, Shannon happened upon a gripping series of minor chords while playing with his band in Battle Creek, Michigan. The chords would form the basis for his 1961 debut single, "Runaway," one of the greatest hits of the early '60s, with its unforgettable riffs, Shannon's amazing vocal range (which often glided off into a powerful falsetto), and the creepy, futuristic organ solo ...
Feb 9, 2024 · A simple minor chord strummed on the guitar sets the mood for the 1961 smash hit “Runaway.” The tinkling piano, upright bass, drums, and baritone saxophone back the simple figure. Del Shannon...
Apr 24, 2024 · On April 24, 1961, Del Shannon hit the top of the US singles chart with a prime example of pre-British invasion US pop, 'Runaway.'
Apr 28, 2024 · The Heart-Rending Story behind Del Shannon’s “Runaway”. Del Shannon is an undeniable legend in the music industry, known for his signature falsetto and his captivating rock-and-roll sound. Among the many hits he created, one that stands out is “Runaway,” a song that took the world by storm in 1961.
