Runaway (Del Shannon song)

original song co-written and performed by Del Shannon

"Runaway" is a 1961 debut single from Del Shannon. It is the leading single from debut studio album Runaway with Del Shannon and went to number 1 in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Canada and number 2 in Ireland and the Netherlands. It went on to be covered by numerous artists including Bonnie Raitt in 1977.

"Runaway"
Single by Del Shannon
from the album Runaway with Del Shannon
B-side"Jody"
ReleasedFebruary 18, 1961 (1961-02-18)
RecordedJanuary 21, 1961[1]
StudioBell Sound (New York City)[2]
Genre
Length2:20
LabelBigTop
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Harry Balk
Del Shannon singles chronology
"Runaway"
(1961)
"Hats Off to Larry"
(1961)
Official audio
"Runaway" at YouTube

References