Music and lyrics on this site are for the sole use of educational reference and are the property of respective authors, artists and labels. Songstube is against piracy and promotes safe and legal music downloading on amazon. Albums include runaway jody, american graffiti, and the further adventures of charles westover. In some respects he looked forward to the british invasion with his frequent use of minor chords and his ability to write most of his own material. Del shannon went before the fda 1991 said that prozac was the cause of this death. Del shannon the complete uk singles and more 19611966.
Portal about top country music discographies, albums, covers, songs, lyrics and more. Born charles westover in coopersville, michigan, on december 30, 1934, rocker del shannon claimed legendary countrywestern singer hank williams as an early influence, but his first record was unadulterated rock. Biography jackie deshannon has a big reputation as a songwriter. The official source for the latest news and information on del shannon. Del shannon was one of the handful of american rock n rollers of the 1960s to survive the crashing tide of the british invasion. During the 1980s he turned to country and western and also worked with tom petty and jeff lynne, though the many troubles in his personal life led him to committing. Hats off to del shannon 1962 not issued in us, uk and australia only. Del shannon 30 december 19348 february 1990 born charles weedon westover in coopersville, michigan was an american rock and roller who launched into fame with the no. Music profile for del shannon, born 30 december 1934. Choose from del shannon sheet music for such popular songs as runaway, i go to pieces, and hats off to larry. Del shannon december 30, 1934 february 8, 1990 was a highly acclaimed and influential rock and rollcountry singer and songwriter who became famous during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Shannon returned to the studio after a long hiatus, collaborating with jeff lynne of the electric light orchestra, mike campbell, tom petty, other members of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and richard greene.
Among the best and most original rock singers of the early. Del shannon december 30, 1934 february 8, 1990 was an american rock and roll singersongwriter w. You will get 2 track for free after confirming your account. Larry and so long baby, which would be highwater marks of any discography. One of the best and most original rockers of the early 60s, del shannon was also one of the least typical. Although classified at times as a teen idol, he favored brooding themes of abandonment, loss, and rejection. Born charles westover in coopersville, michigan, del shannon is known today for his dramatic, atypical 1961 single runaway, as well as a handful of songs that charted into the 1980s. She wrote when you walk in the room which was a hit for several artists like, the searchers but also paul carrack, the ventures and del shannon. Del shannon the best of del shannon 1967, vinyl discogs. This 1996 reissue of these two del shannon albums is impeccable in its logic, nearly 80 minutes long and combining the best and most common of his.
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In some respects he looked forward to the british invasion with his frequent use of. Del shannon biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. December 30, 1934 february 8, 1990 was an american rock and roll and country musician, and singersongwriter who is. Id recommend against using the various free download sites, unless you. Runaway with del shannon hats off to del shannon del shannon. He became known worldwide as a singer, guitarist and songwriter during the 1960s. Products of del shannon on del shannon cds covid19. He is best known for the upbeat yet haunting runaway 1961, an oldies classic he cowrote with max crook that features shannon s soaring vocals and. Del shannon was born charles weedon westover on december 30, 1934 in grand rapids, michigan. Some other songs she wrote are bette davis eyes, a huge us hit in 1981 by kim carnes, breakaway, a huge european hit in 1983 for tracey ullman and put a little love in your heart. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations.
Del shannon keep searchin well follow the sun by heath wilson. A handful of cuts off of this album, including lies and jody, frequently end up on anthologies of shannon s work, but there. Biography discography photos sound runaway merchandise fan club contact us guestbook links is copyright 1998. Del shannon live in englandand the music plays on amazon. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion learning. Del shannon all the best full album best of classical.
Del shannon was born charles weedon westover in grand rapids, michigan, usa, on december 30, 1934. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from del shannon. Complete song listing of del shannon on del shannon songs list covid19. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. One thousand six hundred sixty one seconds with del shannon del shannon. The complete uk singles and more 19611966 by del shannon on ace.
Among the few were elvis, dion, roy orbison, and del shannon. Del shannon a complete career anthology 19611990 one of the best and most original rockers of the early 60s, del shannon was also one of the least typical. Shannon returned to the studio after a long hiatus, collaborating with jeff lynne of the electric light orchestra, mike campbell, tom petty, other members of tom. The best of del shannon compilation contour 2870323.
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