He drank heavily, until he joined A.A. in 1979. His hit "Runaway" enjoyed renewed popularity as the theme to the 1986 TV series "Crime Story.." on February 8, 1990, he shot himself in the head with a .22 caliber rifle. His wife thought his death might have been related to his recent use of the prescription drug Prozac.
Always been a fan of Del Shannon. I got to know most of his songs as a young kid but no YouTube or Internet to hear his live concerts then. I still love his music today. It's timeless.
@greenbeaverfilms Never seen it, what's it about? I can remember Del Shannon from the sixties, is that a bad thing? You see Del do this in the sixties and it was mostly mimed but this is how I will remember him. One of th best live performers ever. I used to watch him on Solid Gold and I couldn't almost beleive how electrifying he was.
@zapkvr Crime Story was an 80's TV show made by the creators of Miami Vice. It was a detective show set in the 60's. It was like Miami Vice in Chicago (an later Las Vegas), in the 60's. This song was the show's theme song and it featured Del Shannon in the opening sequence. A music video was released containing clips from the show. It was the first time I had heard this song and if just blew me away. Awesome stuff.
@greenbeaverfilms I loved that show and the cast of Dennis Farina , Tony Dennison , Bill Smitrovich , Steve Ryan , Paul Butler ( younger brother of Jerry Butler ) , Johnny Santucci , and Darlane Fleugal . These people were actually unknown and later a few of them went on to bigger and better roles . I liked the whole idea of Mike Torello chasing down Ray Luca from Chicago to las Vegas and doing whatever it took to get him . It could have lasted if the series stayed in Chicago longer .
DRAMATICO, ESTA CANCION ES INMORTAL, ver a gente de hace 50 años bailando esta cancion y ver a gente bailando la misma cancion 50 años despues no tiene precio,
A great song from a great time in music, I feel so sorry for the young one's nowadays, they just don't know great music. I am so glad I lived through the GREATEST tim of music. Music nowadys SUCKS. R.A.P. SAHIT is not music, it is filled with violence and hatred. Bring by the REAL music that took your HEART.
People of the 80s dancing to the 60s. A mind-blower! Initially I thought wow, he looks great then I saw 1988 show. I don't want to know about now. Great song. An eternal classic of rock!
Thanks for uploading. I always karaoke sing this song whenever I have a chance and it makes other guests happy & enjoy that they clapped their hands along.
I like the way all the people are wearing thick glasses have short grandma haircuts and those hideous unflattering grandma blouses! Yet, inside the soul is buried and opened up by the music. Wish most older people could reach back and let it out more often.
I saw your link on you tube you left around 3 years back. I remeber Del Shannon in Melton. What happened to the venue the painted lady? By the way, I think I have a few pictures somewhere
It's before my time and not my typical genre of music, but I think it's one of the greatest songs of all time. I've been enamoured with this song since the TV show "Crime Story" with Dennis Farina back in my high school days.
Going on 55 August 26th 2011, I remember boogie woogyan to this song, my parents would laugh..later became a professional Dancer, my beginnings, Thank you so much <3
Yea so sad @ MrRonnieG, Del had it going on tho, he was going to be the next Traveling Wilbury, but his depression from Zoloft killed him I believe, Damn depression drugs anyways,,, Lost an icon over them....
@PerryMarlin I think it was Prozac Del was taking at the time of his death.I've gone over constantly on how Del must've been feeling when he sadly took his own life.I'm currently in a similar position,I know why am I writing this?what do people on youtube care?I know it's true so sad the pain is so horrific so sorry to say people.
@strke69 Probably not, generally, because there are a lot of young people on YouTube. Older people are more responsible and DO care but YouTube probably isn't the best place to find sympathetic, understanding people. I was very depressed two years ago but am now well.
@lostsoleful Thank you for your understanding I know Youtube can give you very mixed messages from people I guess.I don't mean to come on here for attention seeking or something,I guess you just try and reach out I think.
it a good song but when its your real life descibed to every detail it ant so happy to live makes me a bucket of water.my girl runs away every summer now for 4 years..the guy looks young still.. the grammas in crowd look like the girls tryin to pic kme up when im only 44
Runaway was the first record I ever bought, I became a big fan of Del Shannon, bought all of his records. I saw him at the Birmingham Town Hall, in the UK (Not Birmingham Alabama)
Having played in rock bands most of the 60's this is one we always got request for. I played keyboards and lead singer and loved singing this song. I meet my wife in college she was drummer in another rock band we have now been maried 42 years what a great life we have had. At 63 this is still great music. May the Lost Generation and Silencers 5 rock forever. REMEMBER ROCK AND ROLL FOREVER
I saw him at "Waterfalls Stage" at Ontario Place in Toronto, I sat front table 30 feet from him drinking a jug of beer with my sister. We looked around, and the crowd was on the small side.
Del started singing and by the time he got to his last song, which was runaway, I looked around and the place was packed, people were dancing on the tables and in the aisles, that was over twenty five years ago, and an experience I will never forget. Thanks for the memories Del, rest in piece
There was a movie ( series) about Las Vegas and this song was the main theme ... I can't remember the name of the movie ... but we watched it as kids in Yugoslawia , .
@michellekwan483 Sad.. honest trivia, he is my great uncle, my dads uncle. He never received much compensation for this hit due to bad contract he signed when he was young desperate for a career. He never quite claimed another hit like this and the depression got worse. He was prescribed Prozac (?), which ironically sent him over the edge instead of helping
going fishing in the netherlands with my Dad and my two brothers, this was our favorite song to blast out in the early morning nobody could hear you just the 4 of us,, what memories, I love this song, so many thanks
@socalfred * Thank you for your comment :-) happy to make people happy with my videos, even for me it is a remember of my father's music :-) , all the best :-) *
Hi Im from Mexico,and Ive herad this song in this day in differnet presentations of him,and elvis,my 2 question is,whos songs author?..and in that country it heard at same time elvis version as delshannon?..thank you for up this video,in which program was it?
@Reine72 I'm only 13 years old going on 14 the 11th of this month, and hoping to wake up to this song... It's just heart warming and throat tingling to hear the excitment knowing you are gonna listen to this song, "Without doo wop there would be no hip hop" Is what my father taught me, this is music, not rap crap. I have a few rap songs, but I WAS BORN with this! :D God bless oldies but goodies and doo wop!!!
"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.
I remember this from when the days were good when i was 8 and my parents were listening to it in the car. I'm now 14, life is shit, almost all nostalgic music depresses me, but, at least i've the good music unlike this new shit everyone seems to be loving.
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@Nanynha66 he came home early and found his born again bisexual boyfrind Charles Nelson Riley in bed with Leo Sayer so he took his shotgun and blew his head clean off.
Hey LadyDisDesire! Yep, I am going to be 70 this year! And I can still rock n roll better than when I was going to the Y dances in the 1950's into the 60's! I have had my problems in life, but the music of our generation has brightened many a day!
I was looking for some footage of Del Shannon that wasn't old footage. He really performed this song so very well. Love this song and so very sorry he's gone...RIP Del. Thank you so much for sharing this clip.
@erbasdog2 awesome :) I remember listening to this when I was about 3 or 4 on my parents record player. I think we played it until it wore out. A shame we dont have music these days, just mega-corporate garbage media made for mindless masses to zone out to.
how does someone look this happy and be so UNhappy???? Del u make me happy still today, RIP, my friend and thank you.....................whywhywhywhy, you ran awayyyyy..........My Little Runaway xo
This song came out when I was in 7th grade, 1960-61, have heard absolutely countless times and love as much now as the first time I heard it. And understand and appreciate the great TALENT and MUSICIANSHIP of the singers from this period. Anybody think people will be looking back on Ludacris and other "artists" from today in 50 yrs with fondness and a belief in their musical gifts? As is said, "Don't make me laugh!!"
@DavesCarWash I wish I was born around the time you were. It seems as if great music was playing
everywhere back then; on the radio, on the TV, in people's homes.
Nowadays we get "music" tainted with the greedy claws of so called music producers. If you want to hear good music today, you'd have to look long and hard for it.
Another reason why I was born way too late: I didn't even get a CHANCE to see Bob Marley play! Unfortunately he died 11 years before I was conceived...
My favourite song by Del Shannon. In fact one of the best songs of all time, in my opinion. How good was he live? he sounds amazing here! It is sad to think that he died just two years after this performance. Such a great talent! Thanks for uploading this.
OK, I accept that you meant it in a decent way. I suppose I interpreted it differently because I see so many hateful and twisted, derogatory comments on here.
Thanks - some BONEHEADS are in this world - this is the music that started what is going on Today.....I agree with you all the way - I think our young world should check out what us wiser and older power people can inspire them to be since they are not what we see what they are at this time.
Its a shame he died not long after this.
Terrilliser 4 days ago
"Runners" are ALWAYS..."Run Aways" !!!
LeeLeeDe1 2 weeks ago
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LeeLeeDe1 2 weeks ago
Another all time fave :)
Sorry about his self-loss though.
turtlegill 2 weeks ago
Takes us back to 1961 - How time flys. To all we knew
Gerald5213 3 weeks ago in playlist Runaway Del Shannon
He drank heavily, until he joined A.A. in 1979. His hit "Runaway" enjoyed renewed popularity as the theme to the 1986 TV series "Crime Story.." on February 8, 1990, he shot himself in the head with a .22 caliber rifle. His wife thought his death might have been related to his recent use of the prescription drug Prozac.
BehondLimit 3 weeks ago
Watching American Graffiti right now and loving all of the old music...
LaWoman071 1 month ago
PARA LA HETERNIDAD Y DE ESAS FORMA NUNCA MORIRAS
fabuchote 1 month ago
Viva Del Shannon!!!
ELCAPULLODEJERE 1 month ago
Always been a fan of Del Shannon. I got to know most of his songs as a young kid but no YouTube or Internet to hear his live concerts then. I still love his music today. It's timeless.
skateboardscience 1 month ago 2
his falsetto is amazing!!
powderized 1 month ago
Two words: Crime Story. Best theme song ever!!!!
greenbeaverfilms 1 month ago 2
@greenbeaverfilms Never seen it, what's it about? I can remember Del Shannon from the sixties, is that a bad thing? You see Del do this in the sixties and it was mostly mimed but this is how I will remember him. One of th best live performers ever. I used to watch him on Solid Gold and I couldn't almost beleive how electrifying he was.
zapkvr 1 month ago
@zapkvr Crime Story was an 80's TV show made by the creators of Miami Vice. It was a detective show set in the 60's. It was like Miami Vice in Chicago (an later Las Vegas), in the 60's. This song was the show's theme song and it featured Del Shannon in the opening sequence. A music video was released containing clips from the show. It was the first time I had heard this song and if just blew me away. Awesome stuff.
greenbeaverfilms 1 month ago
@greenbeaverfilms I loved that show and the cast of Dennis Farina , Tony Dennison , Bill Smitrovich , Steve Ryan , Paul Butler ( younger brother of Jerry Butler ) , Johnny Santucci , and Darlane Fleugal . These people were actually unknown and later a few of them went on to bigger and better roles . I liked the whole idea of Mike Torello chasing down Ray Luca from Chicago to las Vegas and doing whatever it took to get him . It could have lasted if the series stayed in Chicago longer .
Medic83301 1 month ago
waaa waa waa waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
doxhotel 2 months ago
wa wa wa wa waaaaa...
nachomancr93 2 months ago 2
i love the midget at 2.30
mercuryplannet 2 months ago
old people in crowd dancing. ...i dig it.
lovetownsend 2 months ago
ISSO SIM É MUSICA!!!
FAbioaugustomello 2 months ago
HACE 5O AÑOS HACIA FUROR DEL SHANNON Y AUN SIGUE GUSTANDO, INMORTAL!!!!
Isabel201171 2 months ago
RIP Del
joey0077d 2 months ago
DRAMATICO, ESTA CANCION ES INMORTAL, ver a gente de hace 50 años bailando esta cancion y ver a gente bailando la misma cancion 50 años despues no tiene precio,
011venezuela 2 months ago
RIP Dale.
Gone so many years now! You are missed.
desert3347 2 months ago
AMO ÉSTA CANCIÓN!
instalados 2 months ago
This song is totally a classic I love this song!
megs905 2 months ago
I ALWAYS LOVE THIS SONG , EVER SINCE I HEARD IT....AWESOME!!
SuperBud1997 3 months ago 2
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SuperBud1997 3 months ago
A great song from a great time in music, I feel so sorry for the young one's nowadays, they just don't know great music. I am so glad I lived through the GREATEST tim of music. Music nowadys SUCKS. R.A.P. SAHIT is not music, it is filled with violence and hatred. Bring by the REAL music that took your HEART.
a51hawks 3 months ago 5
Thanks for uploading,Very much enjoyed !!!!...long live music, Tazz
tazzbytes 3 months ago
Táncolni kéne a zene meg csak jött valahonnan.......
TheLettike 3 months ago
WHY DID HE HAVE TO BLOW HIMSELF AWAY? SO SO SAD
tjmarkert 3 months ago in playlist Liked
People of the 80s dancing to the 60s. A mind-blower! Initially I thought wow, he looks great then I saw 1988 show. I don't want to know about now. Great song. An eternal classic of rock!
Badwsky 3 months ago
got 2 luv him this song still gives me a boner
guido1365 3 months ago
Crime Story
rumvodkaf1 3 months ago
@rumvodkaf1 I don't think so!
Gentilseulement 3 months ago
sadly ...suicide, no ?
BeachBoysGuy1 3 months ago
Thanks for uploading. I always karaoke sing this song whenever I have a chance and it makes other guests happy & enjoy that they clapped their hands along.
sukomsanru 4 months ago
The legend will never burn out.
haeje 4 months ago
the good thing about most new music is that it really makes us appreciate this real music.
tommyjohnsr 4 months ago
The man went way too soon. Thx for posting.
coomason5 4 months ago
this is GREAT!!!!
Diiixdixo 4 months ago in playlist More videos from Reine72
very groovy :P
stenu1 4 months ago
I like the way all the people are wearing thick glasses have short grandma haircuts and those hideous unflattering grandma blouses! Yet, inside the soul is buried and opened up by the music. Wish most older people could reach back and let it out more often.
MsBeastmaster9 4 months ago
@archiejakeamberspud
I saw your link on you tube you left around 3 years back. I remeber Del Shannon in Melton. What happened to the venue the painted lady? By the way, I think I have a few pictures somewhere
TheCromwell1645 4 months ago
I love this song so much!
Thanks for posting it Reine!
It's before my time and not my typical genre of music, but I think it's one of the greatest songs of all time. I've been enamoured with this song since the TV show "Crime Story" with Dennis Farina back in my high school days.
gibsonmccoy71 4 months ago
love it thank you
myballsfuckyou 4 months ago
GREAT TIMES, GREAT PEOPLE, MAKE GREAT SONGS & SINGERS!
msmotyka1 5 months ago
love this song
Donbetful 5 months ago
Very good song
MrSimobil 5 months ago
Give me The old 60's and 70' any day. Lord knows the mess most are listening to today is awful.
CrimsonChampions 5 months ago
Going on 55 August 26th 2011, I remember boogie woogyan to this song, my parents would laugh..later became a professional Dancer, my beginnings, Thank you so much <3
MsCourtneybrown 5 months ago
just rock and rolllll
1111distefano 5 months ago
Yea so sad @ MrRonnieG, Del had it going on tho, he was going to be the next Traveling Wilbury, but his depression from Zoloft killed him I believe, Damn depression drugs anyways,,, Lost an icon over them....
PerryMarlin 5 months ago
@PerryMarlin I think it was Prozac Del was taking at the time of his death.I've gone over constantly on how Del must've been feeling when he sadly took his own life.I'm currently in a similar position,I know why am I writing this?what do people on youtube care?I know it's true so sad the pain is so horrific so sorry to say people.
strke69 4 months ago
@strke69 Depression?
lostsoleful 4 months ago
@lostsoleful Yeh depression I'm not going so well at all sorry I'm not expecting people on youtube to care.
strke69 4 months ago
@strke69 Probably not, generally, because there are a lot of young people on YouTube. Older people are more responsible and DO care but YouTube probably isn't the best place to find sympathetic, understanding people. I was very depressed two years ago but am now well.
lostsoleful 4 months ago
@lostsoleful Thank you for your understanding I know Youtube can give you very mixed messages from people I guess.I don't mean to come on here for attention seeking or something,I guess you just try and reach out I think.
strke69 4 months ago
Two years after this was filmed (1990) Del decided he was tired of trying to chase the memories of 1961 and he killed himself.
MrRonnieG 5 months ago
it a good song but when its your real life descibed to every detail it ant so happy to live makes me a bucket of water.my girl runs away every summer now for 4 years..the guy looks young still.. the grammas in crowd look like the girls tryin to pic kme up when im only 44
mcrobocreations 6 months ago
in the 60s they could sing not so today
robinpollock 6 months ago
wow, awesome
childofthe70s2 6 months ago
Is this filmed in Miami the late 80´s ? I love it.
ham12388 6 months ago
Runaway was the first record I ever bought, I became a big fan of Del Shannon, bought all of his records. I saw him at the Birmingham Town Hall, in the UK (Not Birmingham Alabama)
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Such a perfect song. Honestly, i pray every single day for a time traveler to take me back to 50's.
herbjoy 6 months ago
RIP Del, you put out some great music that stands the test of time.
Bensidhe 6 months ago
give this vid 10 stars
bisbutt 6 months ago
espectacular!!!
chinogus1 6 months ago
Absolutely love this song!
JJosephus01 6 months ago
I Love This Song
Communist4Edward 6 months ago
Having played in rock bands most of the 60's this is one we always got request for. I played keyboards and lead singer and loved singing this song. I meet my wife in college she was drummer in another rock band we have now been maried 42 years what a great life we have had. At 63 this is still great music. May the Lost Generation and Silencers 5 rock forever. REMEMBER ROCK AND ROLL FOREVER
stillrockinat61 6 months ago
@stillrockinat61 thats awesome!!
sickslipknotmaggot 6 months ago
I saw him at "Waterfalls Stage" at Ontario Place in Toronto, I sat front table 30 feet from him drinking a jug of beer with my sister. We looked around, and the crowd was on the small side.
Del started singing and by the time he got to his last song, which was runaway, I looked around and the place was packed, people were dancing on the tables and in the aisles, that was over twenty five years ago, and an experience I will never forget. Thanks for the memories Del, rest in piece
heathenscot 7 months ago
There was a movie ( series) about Las Vegas and this song was the main theme ... I can't remember the name of the movie ... but we watched it as kids in Yugoslawia , .
Anomiman 7 months ago
@Anomiman Crime Story with Dennis Farina.
ncstumpf1 6 months ago
i listen to death metal but i rock out to this more.... im weird
TheMightyElmoMate 7 months ago
I notice this guy is always great in every performance, like a michael jordan , what a talent.
baseballeddie1177 7 months ago
Del used to be a run-away.:0
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MrChatItOut 7 months ago
dude in 1988 I was 4 YRS still love it ... moms have me on a vid just dancing away !
evelynccruz 7 months ago
Dios, que rola de las mejores de la vida seee Ea Ea...
MARI007100 7 months ago
Nice song
mickhutchinson 7 months ago
im 13 and im born in the wrong century :(
Hillary442 7 months ago
@Hillary442 me too im 13
SenorAdrian 7 months ago
what a voice!
vobbertoMD 7 months ago
Lijepa pjesma!!!
Sarafciger82 7 months ago
Thanks for posting this clip, such a great talent for rock and roll it's hard to believe he took his life because of depression.
batwayne62 7 months ago
I love this song, it always makes me dance :) Wonderful!
linuxloader815 7 months ago
Many thanks for uploading. FANTASTIC !
MrClitheroe 7 months ago
Så jävla bra!
lebeno69 8 months ago
Love it!! Still makes me want to dance and sing. Thanks for uploading it!!
maricle100 8 months ago 20
@maricle100 * my pleasure :-) *
Reine72 8 months ago 4
@Reine72 del shannon's pleasure *
TheDailyCranks 6 months ago
Those elderly folks are out of control! Is that a mosh pit?
rickbowlin1 6 months ago
Nice Audio
GaetanoGB 8 months ago
He killed himself in my neighbor's house. Such a great artist. RIP
michellekwan483 8 months ago
@michellekwan483 Sad.. honest trivia, he is my great uncle, my dads uncle. He never received much compensation for this hit due to bad contract he signed when he was young desperate for a career. He never quite claimed another hit like this and the depression got worse. He was prescribed Prozac (?), which ironically sent him over the edge instead of helping
nashvegas20 8 months ago
fucking classic...what a pity that 53 morons are breathing oxygen of this world.
oakenshield1 8 months ago
@oakenshield1 yea can only be morons. This is for me the greatest single pop song of all time. Classic in every way.
GusMcC 8 months ago
going fishing in the netherlands with my Dad and my two brothers, this was our favorite song to blast out in the early morning nobody could hear you just the 4 of us,, what memories, I love this song, so many thanks
socalfred 8 months ago 9
@socalfred * Thank you for your comment :-) happy to make people happy with my videos, even for me it is a remember of my father's music :-) , all the best :-) *
Reine72 8 months ago 5
Such a wonderful voice another fave music man for me.
Brilliant 10 stars
EPGul 9 months ago
Hi Im from Mexico,and Ive herad this song in this day in differnet presentations of him,and elvis,my 2 question is,whos songs author?..and in that country it heard at same time elvis version as delshannon?..thank you for up this video,in which program was it?
mcowboys1 9 months ago
@mcowboys1 * Thank You ! I'm sorry but I'm not able to answer your questions :-( , all the best :-) *
Reine72 8 months ago
@Reine72 I'm only 13 years old going on 14 the 11th of this month, and hoping to wake up to this song... It's just heart warming and throat tingling to hear the excitment knowing you are gonna listen to this song, "Without doo wop there would be no hip hop" Is what my father taught me, this is music, not rap crap. I have a few rap songs, but I WAS BORN with this! :D God bless oldies but goodies and doo wop!!!
DatDereItalianGuy 6 months ago
@mcowboys1 runaway was written by Del Shannon and Max Crook (keyboard player) in 1961, went to number 1 in the U.S. and the U.K.
nozrydr1 8 months ago
@mcowboys1
Del Shannon is original autor.
tami70 5 months ago
@mcowboys1 Del Shannon wrote this song!
estelle715 4 months ago
@mcowboys1 It was written by Shannon and keyboardist Max Crook, from wikipedia
chiledoug 4 months ago
@mcowboys1
from wikipedia
"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.
sacvideo1998 3 months ago
To były czasy, prawdziwa muzyka :)
Michalxxl18 9 months ago
I remember this from when the days were good when i was 8 and my parents were listening to it in the car. I'm now 14, life is shit, almost all nostalgic music depresses me, but, at least i've the good music unlike this new shit everyone seems to be loving.
omgwtfftwbq 9 months ago
Very nice to hear. I like this song eventhouth i still young.
rizal2979 9 months ago
sucks he shot himself
juniorracer1995 9 months ago
@juniorracer1995 LIFE SUCKS MAN.
buddyeagle 9 months ago
i love this song SO much! its my dads favorite and he listens to it all the time! thanks for uploading it :)
DisneyandNSNislove 9 months ago
@DisneyandNSNislove * My pleasure :-) *
Reine72 9 months ago
is very nice this song is all Argentina ladedicothe girls used
facu963 10 months ago
Does anybody know why did he kill himself?
Nanynha66 10 months ago
@Nanynha66
Depression.
kellytheinsistor 10 months ago
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@Nanynha66 he came home early and found his born again bisexual boyfrind Charles Nelson Riley in bed with Leo Sayer so he took his shotgun and blew his head clean off.
JudyKhan500lbSlut 9 months ago
@JudyKhan500lbSlut No EFIN way! I'ma gonna look this one up. I'll get back tuya. BTW, are you really a 1/4 ton?
upperdarbybill 9 months ago
Little Darlins Was the BEST place in the Orlando area for real R&R.
Rockin Robin was the band in that Video
Dell Shannon always did one of the best shows a Little Darlins
usinalaska 10 months ago
Great song!
nihadsa 10 months ago
Bruno Mars sang this song on a Konzert in Berlin ♥
TheNicki810 11 months ago
My time great
geoffrey22101942 11 months ago
Hey LadyDisDesire! Yep, I am going to be 70 this year! And I can still rock n roll better than when I was going to the Y dances in the 1950's into the 60's! I have had my problems in life, but the music of our generation has brightened many a day!
lilarose1941 11 months ago 4
I was looking for some footage of Del Shannon that wasn't old footage. He really performed this song so very well. Love this song and so very sorry he's gone...RIP Del. Thank you so much for sharing this clip.
sancho3124 11 months ago 3
im 44 and this song is still unreal, with all the crap these days, this song still is the best to listen to.
seattlefw190 11 months ago
Still as fresh today as 50yrs ago and still better than most of todays rubbish.
Am i really 65 ? - not when i shut my eyes and listen to this.
erbasdog2 11 months ago 71
@erbasdog2 awesome :) I remember listening to this when I was about 3 or 4 on my parents record player. I think we played it until it wore out. A shame we dont have music these days, just mega-corporate garbage media made for mindless masses to zone out to.
labartic 11 months ago 2
@erbasdog2 well said
barney9D 10 months ago
@erbasdog2 This music is all you need to feel forever young!
motownredux 10 months ago
@erbasdog2 Me too!
eddyfinkful 6 months ago
@erbasdog2 "better than most of todays rubbish."...yawn...
moscowguitarman 4 months ago
too bad Elvis did last as long as these singers did....these guys still sing great well into age sixty+
CAnasagal1 11 months ago
how does someone look this happy and be so UNhappy???? Del u make me happy still today, RIP, my friend and thank you.....................whywhywhywhy, you ran awayyyyy..........My Little Runaway xo
LadyDisDesire 1 year ago 2
Outstanding bass line, awesome performance!
reissdorf81 1 year ago 2
Questa canzone è impressionante...LOVE IT!!!
LadyDisDesire 1 year ago
may I repeat and spellcheck...ULTIMATE!
LadyDisDesire 1 year ago
the ultimute oldie of all time.....wishin u were here by meeeee...
LadyDisDesire 1 year ago 2
wo,wo,wo,wonderrrrr de wuevosssss
robertoalmazansales 1 year ago
That looks like the Old Little Darlin's in Orlando Florida
fiddlerpin 1 year ago
Get a look of the people dancing! This was in my time - OMG, did I look like them too? TG, I no longer do and I'm in my early 60's! Lol
silentwriterofpa 1 year ago
@silentwriterofpa ....lol, I'm thinking the same thing..I'm still young!! I SO LOVE THIS SONG!!
LadyDisDesire 1 year ago 19
@LadyDisDesire Yes i feel the same
helenmain 6 months ago
it's a shame that He committed suiside!
youngmindedman 1 year ago
Elvis also recorded this song. I really like
urbanocity 1 year ago
dear god he is brilliant
JocaBrate94 1 year ago
It called Prozac.
MrJohnmacek 1 year ago
Thanks for this tune, from Fremont California.
someoneme9 1 year ago
He was simply awesome , a very very close second to the big O
terrymags1 1 year ago
my that takes me back. How sad-what a waste. My sister was a manic depresive she's gone now but she would have understood.
mrswren64 1 year ago
@mrswren64 I want to run away..but where am I gonna go?
FrancescaGianna 1 year ago
@FrancescaGianna .come to me!
urbanocity 1 year ago
@urbanocity who ru? lol
FrancescaGianna 1 year ago
This song came out when I was in 7th grade, 1960-61, have heard absolutely countless times and love as much now as the first time I heard it. And understand and appreciate the great TALENT and MUSICIANSHIP of the singers from this period. Anybody think people will be looking back on Ludacris and other "artists" from today in 50 yrs with fondness and a belief in their musical gifts? As is said, "Don't make me laugh!!"
DavesCarWash 1 year ago
@DavesCarWash I wish I was born around the time you were. It seems as if great music was playing
everywhere back then; on the radio, on the TV, in people's homes.
Nowadays we get "music" tainted with the greedy claws of so called music producers. If you want to hear good music today, you'd have to look long and hard for it.
Another reason why I was born way too late: I didn't even get a CHANCE to see Bob Marley play! Unfortunately he died 11 years before I was conceived...
nikolaidrostdov 8 months ago
Goes back a while - still a great song to listen. I grew up with this unforgettable music*****
Karlheinz
show2019 1 year ago
My favourite song by Del Shannon. In fact one of the best songs of all time, in my opinion. How good was he live? he sounds amazing here! It is sad to think that he died just two years after this performance. Such a great talent! Thanks for uploading this.
MissScorpio67 1 year ago
oh the memories just listening to this
invisiblebunny219 1 year ago 2
excellent trop bon
dadacar1 1 year ago
Coopersville, Michigan....represent haha
melodramatic67 1 year ago
amazing :)
medieval1692 1 year ago
jaja, the 60s and 70s produced the best music of all times besides classical music
Ja14111948 1 year ago
@Ja14111948
I agree and on this Thanks day we are and were blessed by this Talent and his music and this is on of my favorite songs forever i shall live!
MsPokeyman 1 year ago 2
You can't beat a good rave up :-)
LazzariJ 1 year ago
はるか昔 あの時に 戻りたい いい思い出が いっぱい。
yutakaification 1 year ago
@yutakaification sweet memories, im 23
domingoreyesv 1 year ago
Awesome song!
gloyahoo 1 year ago
Look at them old people dance
AndyMac1369 1 year ago 2
@AndyMac1369
One day you will be old too, if you live long enough. At what age should people stop enjoying themselves?
Soi6Fan 1 year ago
@Soi6Fan Never said anything about how old people should not enjoy themselves. Just said "look at those old people dance."
AndyMac1369 1 year ago
@AndyMac1369
OK, I accept that you meant it in a decent way. I suppose I interpreted it differently because I see so many hateful and twisted, derogatory comments on here.
Soi6Fan 1 year ago
@Soi6Fan Where in Thailand are you from?
AndyMac1369 1 year ago
@AndyMac1369
I am from England
Soi6Fan 1 year ago
@Soi6Fan
Thanks - some BONEHEADS are in this world - this is the music that started what is going on Today.....I agree with you all the way - I think our young world should check out what us wiser and older power people can inspire them to be since they are not what we see what they are at this time.
MsPokeyman 1 year ago
@AndyMac1369 LOL
RfcLadd 1 year ago
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@AndyMac1369 LOL
RfcLadd 1 year ago
It has my vote also
47runaway 1 year ago