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"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 ]
Charles Weedon Westover (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990), better known by his stage name Del Shannon, was an American musician, singer and songwriter, best known for his 1961 number-one Billboard hit "Runaway". In 1999, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The album was released on compact disc for the first time by Beat Goes On on September 27, 1997 as tracks 13 through 24 on a pairing of two albums on one CD with tracks 1 through 12 consisting of Shannon's Debut's album from June 1961, Runaway with Del Shannon, [6] Bear Family included also the album in the 2004 Home and Away box set. [7]
Runaway with Del Shannon is the 1961 debut album by American rock and roll singer-songwriter Del Shannon.It contains Shannon's best-known hit, "Runaway".It is regarded by critics as having helped bridge the period between early rock and the British Invasion.
Charles Weedon Westover (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990), known professionally as Del Shannon, was an American singer-songwriter. His discography comprises 15 original studio albums, one original live album, various compilation and archival projects, and 39 singles .
"Hats Off to Larry" is a song written and sung by Del Shannon, which he released as a single in 1961.The song spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 5, [2] while reaching No. 1 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade, [3] No. 2 on New Zealand's "Lever Hit Parade", [4] No. 2 in Australia, [5] No. 6 on the UK's Record Retailer chart, [6] and No. 8 in South Africa.
It was the first album on which Shannon wrote or co-wrote each song. [3] The recording sessions included Shannon on vocals and rhythm guitar, Dugg Brown as leader, Charles Wright and Al McKay (later of Earth, Wind & Fire) on guitars, Melvin Dunlap on bass, Bob Evans on drums, and Malcom "Mac" Rebennack (aka "Dr. John") on keyboards. [4]
The album contains their hit records on Decca including their number one song "All or Nothing". The album also includes a cover of Del Shannon 's classic hit song " Runaway ", and other previously unissued songs which were apparently demos.