Runaway - Del Shannon | 1961 Rock 'n' Roll Hit with Iconic Keyboard Solo (Official Audio)

This song is part of a driving tunes playlist:    / playlistlist=pllfv540vklefngqcrldpffcsbou8...   Like and hit subscribe ⁨@Jury55⁩ Experience the magic of "Runaway", the 1961 chart-topping hit by Del Shannon, one of the earliest American rock 'n' roll stars to blend heartfelt lyrics with groundbreaking sound. Written by Del Shannon (born Charles Westover) and keyboardist Max Crook, the song became an instant classic with its catchy melody, dramatic vocals, and the unforgettable Musitron solo—a futuristic-sounding keyboard innovation for its time. "Runaway" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and established Del Shannon as a major influence in early rock history. Known for his soaring falsetto and emotional storytelling, Shannon would go on to inspire artists like Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, and Jeff Lynne. 🎤 Artist: Del Shannon 📝 Writers: Del Shannon & Max Crook 📀 Released: 1961 🏆 Charted: #1 on Billboard Hot 100 🎹 Famous for: Groundbreaking Musitron keyboard solo #DelShannon #Runaway #60sRock #RocknRoll #ClassicHits #Musitron #BillboardNumberOne #EarlyRock #OldiesButGoodies #RoadTripPlaylist #RoadTripVibes #MusicForTheRoad #DrivingSongs #SongsForTheRoad #OnTheRoadAgain #MilesOfMusic #UltimateRoadTrip #ClassicRock This song is copyrighted by UMG on behalf of EMI. My use of this song on YouTube does not imply any transfer of rights and all rights remain with UMG on behalf of EMI. I receive no monetary gain from the use of this song.