"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....more

" Runaway " is a 1961 number-one Billboard Hot 100 song by Del Shannon. It was written by Shannon and keyboardist Max Crook, and became a major international hit.

Del Shannon took the very first single of “Runaway” that was pressed back with him to Battle Creek where he presented it to his carpet store boss, Peter Vice, for allowing him to write “Runaway” on …

“Runaway” was an international smash hit in 1961, topping the pop charts in 10 countries and reaching the top 5 in several more.

Feb 9, 2024 · Del Shannon would go on to have other hits, but none as big as his debut about a girl who is nowhere to be found. Here's a look at the meaning behind "Runaway."

"Runaway" was a number one Billboard Hot 100 song in the spring of 1961 by Del Shannon. It was written by Shannon and keyboardist Max Crook, and became a major international hit.

May 12, 2025 · Del Shannon was so much more than 'Runaway', but it was also a hit of such size and quality that it was hard to escape it. As well as being a constant in his live setlist, Del actually …