Del Shannon (30 December 1934–8 February 1990) (born Charles Weedon Westove… Read Full Bio ↴Del Shannon (30 December 1934–8 February 1990) (born Charles Weedon Westover in Coopersville, Michigan) was an American rock and roller who launched into fame with the No. 1 hit "Runaway" (1961) which introduced the musitron, an early form of the synthesizer played by "Runaway" co-writer and keyboard player Max Crook.
Shannon followed up with "Hats Off to Larry", another big hit, and the less popular "So Long, Baby", another song of breakup bitterness. "Little Town Flirt", released in 1962 reached #12 in 1963 as did the album of the same name. After these hits, Shannon was unable to keep his momentum in the US, but became a sensation in England. In 1963, he became the first American artist to record a cover version of a Beatles song with "From Me to You".
Shannon returned to the charts in 1964 with "Handy Man", "Do You Wanna Dance", "Keep Searchin'", and "Stranger in Town" (1965), with the latter two songs themed about flight from pursuit in a dangerous world. A 1966 chart offering was Shannon's cover of the Rolling Stones' "Under My Thumb". In the late 1960s after a dry spell of hits, he turned to production. In 1969 he discovered a group called Smith and arranged their hit "Baby It's You". He then produced his friend Brian Hyland's million seller "Gypsy Woman" in 1970.
In the 1970s, Shannon's career slowed down greatly; the hates and fears he had turned into art in his earlier songs were turning into full-blown mental illness, and he was self-medicating with alcohol. He finally put the bottle down in 1978, and he was able to return to mainstream audiences with "Sea of Love" in the early 1980s from the album "Drop Down And Get Me" produced by Tom Petty.
In December, 1983, Shannon served as Grand Marshal of the Coopersville, Michigan Christmas parade and also performed a benefit concert at Coopersville High School.
Shannon enjoyed a resurgence in audience interest after re-recording a portion of his song "Runaway" (with new lyrics) as the theme for the television program Crime Story. Producer Michael Mann felt that this was one of the definitive songs of the era in which the program was set. Some fans of the show prefer the sharper lyrics ("Some live, and others die") as an alternate to the original words.
On 8 February 1990, while working on a comeback album with Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra, Shannon fatally shot himself in the head with a .22 calibre rifle. His wife thought his death might have been related to his recent use of the prescription drug Prozac. The album was released after his death and titled "Rock On!".
Shannon is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and his pioneering contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Shannon followed up with "Hats Off to Larry", another big hit, and the less popular "So Long, Baby", another song of breakup bitterness. "Little Town Flirt", released in 1962 reached #12 in 1963 as did the album of the same name. After these hits, Shannon was unable to keep his momentum in the US, but became a sensation in England. In 1963, he became the first American artist to record a cover version of a Beatles song with "From Me to You".
Shannon returned to the charts in 1964 with "Handy Man", "Do You Wanna Dance", "Keep Searchin'", and "Stranger in Town" (1965), with the latter two songs themed about flight from pursuit in a dangerous world. A 1966 chart offering was Shannon's cover of the Rolling Stones' "Under My Thumb". In the late 1960s after a dry spell of hits, he turned to production. In 1969 he discovered a group called Smith and arranged their hit "Baby It's You". He then produced his friend Brian Hyland's million seller "Gypsy Woman" in 1970.
In the 1970s, Shannon's career slowed down greatly; the hates and fears he had turned into art in his earlier songs were turning into full-blown mental illness, and he was self-medicating with alcohol. He finally put the bottle down in 1978, and he was able to return to mainstream audiences with "Sea of Love" in the early 1980s from the album "Drop Down And Get Me" produced by Tom Petty.
In December, 1983, Shannon served as Grand Marshal of the Coopersville, Michigan Christmas parade and also performed a benefit concert at Coopersville High School.
Shannon enjoyed a resurgence in audience interest after re-recording a portion of his song "Runaway" (with new lyrics) as the theme for the television program Crime Story. Producer Michael Mann felt that this was one of the definitive songs of the era in which the program was set. Some fans of the show prefer the sharper lyrics ("Some live, and others die") as an alternate to the original words.
On 8 February 1990, while working on a comeback album with Jeff Lynne of Electric Light Orchestra, Shannon fatally shot himself in the head with a .22 calibre rifle. His wife thought his death might have been related to his recent use of the prescription drug Prozac. The album was released after his death and titled "Rock On!".
Shannon is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and his pioneering contribution to the genre has been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
You're Sixteen
Del Shannon Lyrics
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Burnette Johnny Ooh, you come out of a dream, Peaches and cream, Lips like…
Daniel O'Donnell You come on like a dream, peaches and cream Lips like…
Johnny Burnette Ooh, you come out of a dream, Peaches and cream, Lips like…
Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'n' Roll Trio You come on like a dream, peaches and cream Lips like…
Ringo Woo You come on like a dream Peaches and cream Lips like str…
Ringo Starr & His All Star Band Ho! You come on like a dream, peaches and cream, Lips like…
Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band You come on like a dream, peaches and cream Lips like…
Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band Woo You come on like a dream Peaches and cream Lips like str…
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band You come on like a dream, peaches and cream Lips like…
Starr Ringo You come on like a dream, peaches and cream Lips like…
Sydney Devine You Come On Like A Dream, Peaches And Cream Lips Like…
The Beatles/Ringo Starr You come on like a dream, peaches and cream Lips like…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Del Shannon:
(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame A very old friend came by today 'Cause he was telling…
And The Music Plays On Sitting here as lonely as the sky without the sun Another…
Answer to Everything Don't ask me a mountain of questions When there is only…
Are You Lovin' Me Too I lay here every night you're dancing in my sleep You walk…
Been So Long I see you're laughing and ah Telling everyone in town That y…
Broken Promises Tonight you're leavin' And it's goodbye. Our fool in loves n…
Callin' Out My Name There's trouble in paradise With her love you pay such a…
Calling Out My Name There's trouble in paradise With her love you pay such a…
Cheap Love There you are standin' with those teardrops in your eyes Te…
Cold Cold Heart I tried so hard, my dear, to show That you're my…
Colorado Rain Her hair was black, and blown by the wind" She Said…
Cry Baby Cry The party's over everybody go home I'm sorry but I'd like…
Crying I was all right for a while I could smile…
Day Dreams I sit here all alone, tears in my eyes, seeing…
Do You Wanna Dance Do you want to dance and hold my hand Tell me…
Do You Wanna Dance? [Chorus 1:] Do you wanna dance and hold my hand? Tell me…
Do You Want to Dance? [Chorus 1:] Do you wanna dance and hold my hand? Tell me…
Dream Baby Sweet dream baby Sweet dream baby Sweet dream baby How long …
Everybody Loves A Clown Everybody loves a clown, so why don′t you? Everybody laughs …
For a Little While Baby, why do you listen to what they're saying, You know,…
Friendly With You I want to spend my life with a girl like…
From Me to You If there's anything that you want, If there's anything I can…
Gemini Always heavy on my mind Blue eyes I've just got to make…
Ginny in the Mirror Every night, How I want to kiss her, Every night, How I real…
Give Her Lots of Lovin If I had a girl like you I wouldn't treat her…
Go Away Little Girl Won't you go away (little girl) Wish you wouldn't stay (litt…
Handy Man Hey girls, gather round Because of what I'm puttin' down Oh,…
Handyman Hey girls, gather round Because of what I'm puttin' down O…
Happiness I hope you're happy, With someone new, Although I love you, …
Hat Once I had a pretty girl, Her name it doesn't matter She…
Hat's Off to Larry Once I had a pretty girl Her name it doesn't matter She…
Hats Of To Larry Once I had a pretty girl Her name it doesn't matter She…
Hats off to Larry Once I had a pretty girl Her name it doesn't matter She…
He Cheated I can see I can see It won′t be long It won't be…
Hey Baby Hey, hey hey baby! I want to know if you'll be…
Hey Little Boy Last night I walked through the streets of my town.…
His Latest Flame A very old friend came by today 'Cause he was telling…
I I was sleeping and right in the middle of a…
I Can't Help It Today I passed you on the streetAnd my heart fell…
I Cry Myself to Sleep The party's over everybody go home I'm sorry but I'd like…
I Don't Care Anymore You're leaving me, you say that we are through I can't…
I Go To Pieces When I see her comin' down the street, I get so…
I Got You I was sleeping and right in the middle of a…
I Wake Up Crying I wake up crying After tossin' and turnin' And a-yearnin' …
I Won't Be There You treated me mean and cruel I'm such a fool for…
I'm Gonna Be Strong I can see You're slipping away from me And you're so afraid …
I'm Gonna Move On I've been in this town, I guess too long Too many…
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry Over You Yeah I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you I'm gonna…
I'm Gonne Be Strong I can see You're slipping away from me And you're so afraid …
i’m gonna sit right down and cry over you Yeah I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you I'm gonna…
I’m Gonna Be Strong I can see You're slipping away from me And you're so afrai…
I’m Gonna Move On I've been in this town, I guess too long Too many…
I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry Over You Yeah I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you I'm gonna…
Jody Jody, I miss you so More than you ever know And I'll…
Kaw-Liga Kaw-Liga was a wooden Indian, standing by the door He fell…
Keep Searchin No one will understand what I've gotta do I've gotta find…
Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow the Sun) No one will understand what I've gotta do, I've gotta find…
Keep Searchin’ No one will understand what I've gotta do, I've gotta find…
Kelly Kelly and I meet secretly We stay out of sight When we're…
Kicks Girl, you thought you found the answer on that magic…
Let I'm sick and tired of being tied down, It's good…
Let's Dance I'm sick and tired of being tied down, It's good…
Life Without You Want you so much Drives me crazy Cuts me deep when you…
Lightning Strikes Listen to me baby you gotta understand, You're old enough to…
little town fl Here she comes (Here she comes) that little town flirt (Her…
Little Town Flirt Here she comes (Here she comes) that little town flirt (Here…
Long Gone Lonesome Blues I went down to the river to watch the fish…
Lost in a Memory Lost in a memory of days gone by. I look at her…
Mary Jane A new girl moved in town today, All you guys better…
Maybe Tomorrow I know we'll love again Maybe tomorrow I don't know where …
Memphis Long distance information, give me Memphis Tennessee Help m…
Mind Over Matter Now my mind is made up, My tears are all dried…
Misery When your with somebody new Mi-i-isery. Doin' things we use …
My Love Has Gone Tonight you said that we were through I've lost again and…
My Wild One They call you the wild one, Yeah, the wild one, But I…
Needles & Pins I saw her today, I saw her face, it was…
Never Stop Tryin I saw you today and it's true After all this time…
Now She's Gone I had a baby, She was so fine, We were together, All the…
Oh How Happy Do roo, do roo, do roo, do roo do... …
Out of Time Jagger-Richards You don't know what's going on You've be…
Over You Yeah I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you I'm gonna…
Rag Doll (Rag doll, ooh) (Hand me down) When she was just a…
Run A Way As I walk along, I wonder A what went wrong whit…
Run around Sue Here's my story, it's sad but true It's about a girl…
Run Away As I walk along, I wonder A what went wrong whit…
Runaround Sue Here's my story, it's sad but true It's about a girl…
Runaway As I walk along, I wonder A-what went wrong with our…
Running Scared Just running scared each place we go So afraid that he…
Sea of Love Come with me my love To the sea, the sea of…
She (She!) She told me that she loved me, And like a…
She Cried And when I told her I didn't love her anymore She cried…
She Still Remembers Tony She still remembers Tony, And the lonely night, He sailed aw…
She Was Mine So I hopped on a train, Three in the afternoon, I don't…
Show Me Since I've been away, I've heard a lot of people…
Silver Birch Soft floating snowflakes Strike her wrinkled face She waits …
Sister Isabelle Far off in the distance I can hear the bells Inside…
So Long Baby I see you're laughing and ah Telling everyone in town That y…
Something to Believe In Oh, I feel like I'm a slave And I'm living in…
Stains on My Letter I never thought that I could cry, But now my eyes…
Stand Up They say I'm not good enough To have a girl like…
Stranger In Town Me and my baby been on the run So very…
Sue Here's my story, it's sad but true It's about a girl…
Sue's Gonna Be Mine Sue, why don't we go away (go away) Sue, we…
Sue’s Gotta Be Mine Sue, why don't we go away (go away) Sue, we…
Summer in the city Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck getting…
Swiss Maid One time a long time ago, On a mountain in Switzerland, Yo…
Tell Him Don't you know he's lonely Don't you know he's blue Can't yo…
The Answer to Everything Don't ask me a mountain of questions When there is only…
The Big Hurt Now it begins Now that you're gone Needles and pins Twilight…
The Joker Went Wild Once I was a king I thought always a king 'Cause I…
The Pied Piper You, and your masquerading and you, Always contemplating wha…
The Prom On my way to the senior prom, Saw a crowd all…
The Search In the sunlight In the starlight I'll search for you On the…
The Swiss Maid One time a long time ago, On a mountain in Switzerland, Yo…
Thinkin' It Over Don't you know you better find someone to love you Someone…
This Is All I Have to Give I have these two arms, Two arms to hold you tight, And…
Time Won I can't wait forever Even though you want me to I can't…
Time Won’t Let Me I can't wait forever Even though you want me to I can't…
To Love Someone I know you're not the only one That warned me and…
Twist and Shout Well, shake it up baby now Twist an shout Come on, come…
Two Kind of Teardrops There are two kinds of teardrops (two kinds of teardrops) Th…
Two Kinds of Tear Drops There are two kinds of teardrops (two kinds of teardrops) T…
Two Kinds of Teardrops There are two kinds of teardrops (two kinds of teardrops) Th…
Two silhouettes I was walking to my baby's house late tonight (I was…
Walk Away Every time I have to lie it tears me apart Every…
What What's the use in trying? What's the use in denying? It's al…
When You Walk In The Room I can feel a new expression on my face I can…
Where Were You When I Needed You Don't bother cryin, don't bother crawlinIt's all over now, n…
Who Left Who Every time I see her She tries to bring me down She…
why don Don't you know he's lonely Don't you know he's blue Can't …
Why Dont You Tell Him Don't you know he's lonely Don't you know he's blue Can't yo…
Why Don’t You Tell Him Don't you know he's lonely Don't you know he's blue Can't …
World Without Love I don't care what they say I won't stay in a…
World Without You Want you so much Drives me crazy Cuts me deep when you…
You Don Don't you know he's lonely Don't you know he's blue Can't yo…
You Never Talked About Me I went down to the railroad station, honey I overheard a…
Your Cheatin' Heart Your cheatin' heart will make you weep You'll cry and cry…
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@Greg_Chase
The falsetto voice sections instantly date the song to the 50s/early 60s falsetto songs. But the only way you'd know it is if you've listened to 50s/60s songs like that. It's a very simple tune, with one verse repeated after the unique monophonic synthesizer solo - it's simple, and very very catchy.
You really only need to hear it one time to like the song. It's a combination of not having to think too hard about what's being conveyed, the great vocals, the rhythm section, and the unique synthesizer.
The song was in the film 'American Graffiti' which was a major hit film.
I wish Del could have been a sort of 'Tom Petty' type of performer, turning out lots of hits, and had a more solid, decades-long career. Del was very talented - great songwriter, great performer.
This tune will be remade by lots of bands for decades - it has appeal that is beyond the time period it first came out. Great songs are usually timeless.
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@sjbeast7573
As I walk along, I wonder
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
While our hearts were young
I'ma walkin' in the rain
Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain
Wishin' you were here by me
To end this misery
I wonder
I wo-wo-wo wonder
Why... why-why-why-why-why
She ran away
And I wonder where she will stay
My little runaway
I run-run-run-run runaway
I'ma walkin' in the rain
Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain
Wishin' you were here by me
To end this misery
I wonder
I wo-wo-wo wonder
Why... why-why-why-why-why
She ran away
And I wonder where she will stay
My little runaway
I run-run-run-run runaway
I run-run-run-run runaway
I run-run-run-run runaway
@raquell.3998
"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
While our hearts were young
I'm a-walkin' in the rain
Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain
Wishin' you were here by me
To end this misery
I wonder
I wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder
Why
Why, why, why, why, why
She ran away
And I wonder
Where she will stay
My little runaway
A-run, run, run, run, runaway
I'm a-walkin' in the rain
Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain
Wishin' you were here by me
To end this misery
And I wonder
I wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder
Why
Why, why, why, why, why
She ran away
And I wonder
Where she will stay
My little runaway
A-run, run, run, run, runaway
A-run, run, run, run, runaway
A-run, run, run, run, runaway
@LashirBekef
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
While our hearts were young
I'm a-walkin' in the rain
Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain
Wishin' you were here by me
To end this misery
I wonder
I wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder
Why
Why, why, why, why, why
She ran away
And I wonder
Where she will stay
My little runaway
A-run, run, run, run, runaway
@deputychief31
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 were young
I'm a-walkin' in the rain
Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain
Wishin' you were here by me
To end this misery
And I wonder
I wa-wa-wa-wa-wonder
Why
Ah-why-why-why-why-why she ran away
And I wonder where she will stay
My little runaway, run-run-run-run-runaway
[Musitron solo]
I'm a-walkin' in the rain
Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain
Wishin' you were here by me
To end this misery
And I wonder
I wa-wa-wa-wa-wonder
Why
Ah-why-why-why-why-why she ran away
And I wonder where she will stay
My little runaway, run-run-run-run-runaway
A-run-run-run-run-runaway
@rubiconwheeler6791
I lost my dad today and this was his favorite song. Miss you, dad.
@isaacaguirreescarcega9799
In sorry for your loss
@elyxur4726
May he rest in peace
@Ahmed_Tarek82
I'm sorry for your loss
@haybales7554
Sorry for your loss my friend🙏🏻
@ninodeoliveira5854
May he rest in peace
@dougms9790
I was a DJ back in 1960 to 1962 and I must have played this song a thousand times. Never gets old.
@thisisme3238
@John Smith Life was a total 180 from what it is today in 2022...no comparison. It was good!
@Greg_Chase
The falsetto voice sections instantly date the song to the 50s/early 60s falsetto songs. But the only way you'd know it is if you've listened to 50s/60s songs like that. It's a very simple tune, with one verse repeated after the unique monophonic synthesizer solo - it's simple, and very very catchy.
You really only need to hear it one time to like the song. It's a combination of not having to think too hard about what's being conveyed, the great vocals, the rhythm section, and the unique synthesizer.
The song was in the film 'American Graffiti' which was a major hit film.
I wish Del could have been a sort of 'Tom Petty' type of performer, turning out lots of hits, and had a more solid, decades-long career. Del was very talented - great songwriter, great performer.
This tune will be remade by lots of bands for decades - it has appeal that is beyond the time period it first came out. Great songs are usually timeless.
.
.
@flannigan7956
Yes, before producers learned not to care