The Del Shannon’s rock classic “Runaway” peaks to No.1 in 1961

“Runaway” was released by Del Shannon in February 1961 backed with “Jody” on BigTop records and it’s one of the most memorable songs of the 1960’s

In praise of Del Shannon

A driving guitar. An other-worldly keyboard solo. A powerful, ballsy voice, breaking into a piercing falsetto. An eternal, lost love lyric. “Runaway” It’s one of the most recognisable rock ‘n’ roll songs on the planet, a golden oldie that no golden oldie show could ever be complete without. Emerging three years ahead of the British Invasion, Del Shannon has been (unfairly) miscast by history as a fifties throwback.

Remembering Del Shannon on his birthday

Del Shannon made one of Rock N’ Roll’s most memorable song, “Runaway”. During the early 1960’s he enjoyed a wave of success from the hit single, he was born on this day in 1934