1.2M views · 520 reactions | Del Shannon (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990) - ''Runaway'' - Released on February 18, 1961 "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 is No. 472 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, compiled in 2010. | Clamih | Facebook

Runaway is one of those songs you just can't get out of your head. So sad, but oh so good! | Under The Streetlamp

On this date in 1961, DEL SHANNON released his debut album 'Runaway With Del Shannon' (Jun 28, 1961) "There weren't too many really good rock & roll albums released in America (or anywhere else) in 1961, and considering that Runaway With Del Shannon was slapped together to take advantage of the single "Runaway"'s number one chart position, it comes off amazingly well," wrote Bruce Eder for AllMusic. "A handful of cuts off of this album, including "Lies" and "Jody," frequently end up on anthologi

Remembering Del Shannon " Runaway " Performed by " Under the Streetlamp " © Under the Streetlamp ( You Tube Channel ) | Rockabilly Italia