Perhaps the ultimate super group in RocknRoll. Five incredibly gifted rock icon friends, who enjoyed making music together for the pure pleasure of it. It's a great video and a sad video. Del, Roy, George and Tom have reached the end of the line. They are traveling through space and time. RIP gentlemen
I read an article that said the Wilburys were talking about inviting Del Shannon to join them, but he committed suicide before they could ask him. This recording was made as a posthumous tribute to Del. At least, that's what I read. I didn't make notes about where and when I read it.
@George Erdner Del actually recorded a couple of songs with some members of the Wilburys. It would have been fun to have him in the band, it's too bad depression got the better of Del and he committed suicide before he could join the group.
Agreed! I don't know what I was paying attention to at the time they were performing, but I missed out at that time. Now I have found them on UA-cam and realized what I missed, it breaks my heart that so many of them are gone too soon. The Traveling Wilburys were a treasure trove of talent.
I'm 74 sitting here listening my favorite group . It just doesn't get any better than this. It's truly sad that Del Shannon didn't become the 6th Wilbury. I think the group would have a little better, sadly, we'll never know.
l'm 75 and can not believe that l found out about these guys last night! l followed the Beatles, Bob, and Roy --- how could I have missed the Traveling Wilburys? l'm happy to have found them talking with friends!
@@carenmontgomery2384 I was about 12 years old when I heard this by Del Shannon back in the early 1960's; it was one of my brother's favourite groups, but the Traveling Wilburys do a great job.
This is probably the best cover of the Del Shannon song runaway ever produced. The Traveling Wilbury's nailed it perfectly. they were the ultimate super group.
Jeff Lynne nailed it! He sang it all the way and produced it as he did for all the Wilburys songs. It was his idea to cover this great song by his friend Del Shannon.
Del Shannon 1934-1990. If he had lingered just a minute longer his work was about to explode on the internet. A towering figure ripe for serious accolades and unprecedented recognition. We're even STILL trying to grasp just how influential he was. The TRAVELING WILBURYS verily worship through this rendition, each lovingly bearing a soft spot for this man's work and soul. Never.give.up.
The more you listen to Jeff Lynne, the more you realize how great a singer he is among all other things he can do in music. Music Genius. Long live Jeff Lynne! Still touring with Jeff Lynne's ELO and making albums at 74. Can't wait to see him in 2023 i hope.
Electric Light Orchestra and Jeff Lynne did an excellent cover of a Del Shannon song "Little Town Flirt" and in my opinion they did a wonderful job. ua-cam.com/video/20FDKjGIQqs/v-deo.html
I am 32 and my Dad is 72. Del I think was a mentor for my Dad during the Vietnam War and my Dad played lead guitar for him in the early 60s during a 3-month long summer tour. Tom Petty and Del were very good friends. Idk what exactly happened with all of this. But I am so happy that the Traveling Wilbury's did this song to commemorate Del. Some of us " younger" people still enjoy these classics, a time that was simpler. A time we didn't really get to see. But, my heart aches tonight for all of these great musicians, and the stories still untold. God Bless everyone and stay safe.
The Wilburys were also unique in the fact that I even saw Bob smile a few times. Jeff and Tom seemed to be having fun with songs, and George looked like he couldn't believe it really was happening. They all fit together so well.
Those 60’s girls dancing around Del Shannon are so pretty. Great music , beautiful women and a fun era to be alive. Wish I wasn’t so old but am happy I lived during that time. As would be expected with the tremendous talent that made up the Traveling Wilburys excellent job with this old classic.
I was only 34 when he died and didn’t know much about his music…. Then mom told me he was my dad’s 2nd cousin- Charles Westover from Michigan. I wish I would’ve known and was able to meet him…. When I perform his songs now, I do it in tribute to him…RIP cousin Charlie!❤️
An unprecedented group of extremely talented individuals who had all made it big and had nothing to prove; getting together and playing whatever they want while being beholden to nothing and no one.
Robert Shiell Yes, indeed, and they were having fun. You can see the contentment on their smiling faces. With so many talented minds, I think there was little effort in the song writing. It was spontaneous. ✌️
I loved Runaway when it was released....I was 12. Now, at 71, it is foremost in my repertoire for performing for seniors. What a great cover by the Wilburys.
We're almost parallel in our time frames, I'm trailing you by two years. How wonderful you perform this for us seniors! And, yes, fantastic cover -- and tribute to Del Shannon!
I'll hit 75 next month, if I make it. I love this song, a song from my youth. Dell Shannon was truly great and extremely popular. These guys do a wonderful job on this.
@@deblynn8178 Yes ma'am I agree with you on that!!!! We same age and I will listen to this music til I am gone!!!! Like you said... Timeless!!! You sound like a cool chick!!! Keep listening to the coolest music!!! I love it when people listen to my style of music!! Stay cool!!!! ✌️🎶😊
One more reason to see Jeff Lynne while he is still alive and well when his Tour will resume after freaking Covid. Celebrate Legends while they are still alive and remember them when they reach Heaven.
One more reason to see Jeff Lynne while he is still alive and well when his Tour will resume after freaking Covid. Celebrate Legends while they are still alive and remember them when they reach Heaven.
This is one of the best covers that I've ever heard across all genres of music. I think that Del would've been pleased with Jeff Lynne's smooth vocals. They knocked it out of the park.
This song is sensational. Jeff Lynde is a great singer and producer. He is amazing. I love all of you! R.I.P. Rory, George, and Tom. Gone but not forgotten.
Why do people ask "who is listening to this in year X" in every comment section for an old song? Obviously if we're here we're fucking listening to the song.
The Travelling Wilburys....Wow...were we lucky that they happened to get together for the short time we had them. I miss George Harrison so much....I once lived 20 mins from Liverpool...my most magical memories of the music scene that I treasure to this day. Great talent came out of Liverpool....so many fantastic groups.
one of the best songs in rock n roll history. only fitting that these guys would cover it. rest in peace george, roy, and del. your likes we'll never see again. nice job on the video mac..thank you
The memories...of ALL of these artists is mind blowing! If you were listening to Del, Roy, Tom, George, Jeff, - this era - remember how these songs resonated? It gives me goosebumps to listen and watch them now. I wish our world was like it was during that time. Peace! ☮️
I so wish i'd been grown-up enough to appreciate the Travelling Wilburys. What none of us ever know is that we will never appreciate what we've got until it's gone. xxxxx
I believe it was in the liner notes for the box set which included this cover -- but Jeff essentially said this wasn't released at the time because he couldn't locate a working version of the instrument for the musical interlude -- years later he discovered e-bay and now owns a half dozen of them.
I was an early teen when this song was playing on my am radio (77, WABC, out of New York). Del Shannon was the 'bomb', but kudo's to the "Wilburys", great cover (and so was the rest of the album).
Yeah! This is just marvellous. And so good to see dear George Harrison smiling and having a great time with friends. This song was my favorite when I was 13!
The extraordinary staying power of this some can not be overstated. Good choice by the Wilburys, they know a hit when they hear one. Play this song anywhere for anyone and people just want to sing along. Del was from Michigan, you know,,,
It was my understanding that when 'Runaway ' was released as a single for Del Shannon - it was selling 80,000 copies a week! That wouldn't happen again until The Beatles. I can only guess he never lived up to to that success - and expectation- who could in that era-he truly deserves his place in the R&R Hall of Fame - what a great talent and a tragic loss - thanks for this tribute and the effort on your part...
He also had a hit with "Hats Off To Larry," which reached #5. A few years later, he had a hit with "Handy Man." It's a shame that alcoholism and depression took him from us way too soon.
Del also had major success with "Little Town Flirt", "Keep Searching", "Stranger In Town" and "Hey Little Girl". Del also wrote "I Go To Pieces" for Peter & Gordon and "Too Many Teardrops" a minor hit for Gene Pitney.
A good friend of mine saw Del Shannon back in 1963. Guess who opened for him? A very young Bob Dylan. When I learned that I suddenly understood this connection between the Wilbury's and this song and Del
Some facts about Jeff Lynne (ELO)...First, he is a very humble man, simply because this Music Genius is not interested in fame, the limelight, and money, he just loves to create great music. Jeff Lynne is one of the most versatile musicians ever, this is why he is considered by his peers to be among the greatest. He didn't stick to one style of music because, after decades, it gets boring. Jeff has done progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock - Pop, New wave, and Disco. Everything he does turns to gold. He even flirted with Country music. From 1972 to 1986 (During 14 years) Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra has had more top 40 hits than any other group in the world... 51 years later they still play in sold-out Arenas, festivals and Stadiums. During Jeff Lynne's ELO 2019 Tour, many reviews agreed in saying they are the best live Classic Rock Band in the world still touring and Jeff Lynne is a Music Genius( From Forbes Magazine and the Washington Post). ELO is in the Rock Hall of Fame. Lynne is on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and Birmingham Walk OF Fame. Jeff Lynne’s ELO won the Best Classic Rock Band plus Lynne won the best Songwriter award ( ASCAP ) in 2019 for his fantastic contribution over the years. In October of 2020, Jeff Lynne has been made an officer of The Order Of The British Empire for his extraordinary contribution to music. He previously has received three Ivor Novello Awards, which celebrate songwriters and composers, including the award for outstanding services to British music. He created the best Super Group of all time with his best friend George Harrison, The Traveling Wilburys. The Legends in the Music Industry call Jeff Lynne the best overall Musician ever and a Producer Extraordinaire. Jeff Lynne has written and produced many hit songs for music legends like George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Joe Walsh, Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, Del Shannon, the Everly Brothers, The Beatles, and so many others...
+THEMCCARTNEYCHANNEL thank you for this. I get.. don't know how to put it.. I go back to where life was simple and the music was good. I was brought up on this music. thanks for the memories
The hard part of gettin' old is watching all the musicians whose music I loved so much die off over the years. Sad to think that of all those guys in the Travelling Wilburys and Del Shannon,only Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne are still alive. I truly wish Roy had been given another five years to record with this super group.
Perhaps the ultimate super group in RocknRoll. Five incredibly gifted rock icon friends, who enjoyed making music together for the pure pleasure of it. It's a great video and a sad video. Del, Roy, George and Tom have reached the end of the line. They are traveling through space and time.
RIP gentlemen
I read an article that said the Wilburys were talking about inviting Del Shannon to join them, but he committed suicide before they could ask him. This recording was made as a posthumous tribute to Del. At least, that's what I read. I didn't make notes about where and when I read it.
You took the words out of my mouth fantastic group
Agree!! I love this song i just heard it on the radio the other day. First time that i have heard of it. 👍
@George Erdner Del actually recorded a couple of songs with some members of the Wilburys. It would have been fun to have him in the band, it's too bad depression got the better of Del and he committed suicide before he could join the group.
Truly beautifully put.
Let us not forget the kick ass drumming of Jim Keltner
I didn’t know Jim Keltner was a Traveling Wilbury. God Bless Him. 🙏
Brilliant member of the band
@@janelloyd4332 first time I really saw him was at The Concert for Bangladesh. I can still hear George Harrison saying, also on Drums , Jim Keltner.
@@smittyinwootown5640 technically, he's not a Wilbury. He is credited as "Buster Sidebury"
Finally, someone mentions "Buster Sidebury"
At the time I thought the Wilburys were pretty kool...now that we've lost Roy, George & Tom I realize they were a treasure....
Miss those guys... glad we still have Jeff with new material.
Agreed! I don't know what I was paying attention to at the time they were performing, but I missed out at that time. Now I have found them on UA-cam and realized what I missed, it breaks my heart that so many of them are gone too soon. The Traveling Wilburys were a treasure trove of talent.
I feel you
Thank God for u tube!
@@gailsype2436 A treasure trove - nice.
I'm 74 sitting here listening my favorite group . It just doesn't get any better than this. It's truly sad that Del Shannon didn't become the 6th Wilbury. I think the group would have a little better, sadly, we'll never know.
l'm 75 and can not believe that l found out about these guys last night! l followed the Beatles, Bob, and Roy --- how could I have
missed the Traveling Wilburys? l'm happy to have found them talking with friends!
I am 70 and loving every minute of this
Del was to be Roy's replacement but then Del died.
@@carenmontgomery2384 I was about 12 years old when I heard this by Del Shannon back in the early 1960's; it was one of my brother's favourite groups, but the Traveling Wilburys do a great job.
This is probably the best cover of the Del Shannon song runaway ever produced. The Traveling Wilbury's nailed it perfectly.
they were the ultimate super group.
Yep.... is the only response...
Jeff Lynne nailed it! He sang it all the way and produced it as he did for all the Wilburys songs. It was his idea to cover this great song by his friend Del Shannon.
Es maravilloso sentir y ver como disfrutan trabajar unidos de esa manera y la forma como lo transmiten, sencillamente GRANDIOSO
@@josefinaneri4196 You understand perfectly 😊
Check out Bonnie Raitt's version. It's great too
Jeff Lynne's vocals are always magic.
beautiful angelic voice
His cover of Give Me Love at The Concert For George is still unbelievable.
And even now as an older man he still has this wonderful voice 🎉
I have thought that Jeff Lynn is incredible
Thanks electric light orchestra fantastic 👏
Del Shannon 1934-1990.
If he had lingered just a minute longer his work was about to explode on the internet. A towering figure ripe for serious accolades and unprecedented recognition. We're even STILL trying to grasp just how influential he was. The TRAVELING WILBURYS verily worship through this rendition, each lovingly bearing a soft spot for this man's work and soul. Never.give.up.
God bless him. God bless The Wilburys. 😢
Yes! I think he would’ve held on a bit longer if he’d have known how important his music would become. So sad that he didn’t get see his revival
Thank you.
He is definitely missed! ❤❤❤ 4 Del
❤
The more you listen to Jeff Lynne, the more you realize how great a singer he is among all other things he can do in music. Music Genius. Long live Jeff Lynne! Still touring with Jeff Lynne's ELO and making albums at 74. Can't wait to see him in 2023 i hope.
He's fantastic.
I listen to Rain Is Falling (from Time) and get blown away every time at Jeff's vocals. I could name many songs he sings with that same thought.
Electric Light Orchestra and Jeff Lynne did an excellent cover of a Del Shannon song "Little Town Flirt" and in my opinion they did a wonderful job.
ua-cam.com/video/20FDKjGIQqs/v-deo.html
@@williamjones4483 Better than the original.
He's absolutely amazing and so underappreciated as a singer. I got to see him play with ELO a couple of years ago and his voice is still so pure.
Such an amazing gathering of talent and such awesome songs they trcorded together ✌️♥️🙏💫
An incredible cover by an incredible supergroup.
Jeff Lynne's beautiful voice really stands out in this song.
I'm 82.
I remember Del Shannon and his song and those wonderful, genuine times.❤
Same here.
My brother is 80, and he listened to a lot of Del Shannon.
I’m 42, I still remember driving in classic cars in the eighties and early nineties with my old man blaring this song! Good times!
To be fair, these guys made up what has been and still is the best ever super group, not just of their time but all time
AGREE totally.
and it's not even close, what a gift.
I couldn't have phrased it more accurately or beautifully.
Kind regards, Roland
I am 32 and my Dad is 72. Del I think was a mentor for my Dad during the Vietnam War and my Dad played lead guitar for him in the early 60s during a 3-month long summer tour. Tom Petty and Del were very good friends. Idk what exactly happened with all of this. But I am so happy that the Traveling Wilbury's did this song to commemorate Del. Some of us " younger" people still enjoy these classics, a time that was simpler. A time we didn't really get to see. But, my heart aches tonight for all of these great musicians, and the stories still untold. God Bless everyone and stay safe.
❤
The most talent in a band ever. Their like will never be seen again.
There was another pretty good band a few years prior....the Beatles.
The Wilburys were also unique in the fact that I even saw Bob smile a few times. Jeff and Tom seemed to be having fun with songs, and George looked like he couldn't believe it really was happening. They all fit together so well.
Those 60’s girls dancing around Del Shannon are so pretty. Great music , beautiful women and a fun era to be alive. Wish I wasn’t so old but am happy I lived during that time. As would be expected with the tremendous talent that made up the Traveling Wilburys excellent job with this old classic.
YEA SO WAS I
Nice version, recorded as a tribute after Dell Shannon's 1990 suicide. Three of the five Wilburys are gone now. RIP, you talented people!
I had no idea that they did this song to
@@gabrielledormuth4634 to what?🤷♂
I was only 34 when he died and didn’t know much about his music…. Then mom told me he was my dad’s
2nd cousin-
Charles Westover from Michigan. I wish I would’ve known and was able to meet him…. When I perform his songs now, I do it in tribute to him…RIP cousin Charlie!❤️
This record stayed in the UK Top 20 for almost a year. The music of my youth - I still remember all the words.
An unprecedented group of extremely talented individuals who had all made it big and had nothing to prove; getting together and playing whatever they want while being beholden to nothing and no one.
Robert Shiell
Yes, indeed, and they were having fun. You can see the contentment on their smiling faces.
With so many talented minds, I think there was little effort in the song writing. It was spontaneous. ✌️
At the same time they were having fun, they were NAILING it! No slouching on any of their records!
Nice to see George free and open, no leashes.
As solo artists, they were brilliant!!
As a band, they were mind-blowing!!
I loved Runaway when it was released....I was 12. Now, at 71, it is foremost in my repertoire for performing for seniors. What a great cover by the Wilburys.
Yeah! Same with me! Just turned 70 and absolutely loved this song by Del Shannon and now this treasure!! 😎💕😋🌞
I'm 71 as well...only difference was I ran away shortly afterward...c'estla vie
@@maryannswanson3832 Your reply suites me to a 'T'...69 and counting 'til Sept 29th!
We're almost parallel in our time frames, I'm trailing you by two years. How wonderful you perform this for us seniors! And, yes, fantastic cover -- and tribute to Del Shannon!
I was 2,I'm sure I heard my parents play it then,😂.
Awesome I remember dating my husband riding in his 53 Ford convertible 1962 and listening to this song. Brings back memories
So sad to see so many of them gone. So good to see this again. Life is fleeting. Sing and dance while you can, all you little runaways.
So true. Thanks for remembering.
We miss you Roy, George, and Tom.
Each of you made such wonderful music.
I'll hit 75 next month, if I make it. I love this song, a song from my youth. Dell Shannon was truly great and extremely popular. These guys do a wonderful job on this.
Fred, I hope you are still around. Yes Del was great and very underrated. Rock on, bubba!!! btw I'm only 68
I hit 75 in September Fred can’t believe how the years have flown ! But this sort of music will keep us going, as you say they they are great !!!
Love the comments. Rock On, Youngins!!!
You'll make it, brother!
Bill Jenkins it was two years ago he wrote it?
The Wilburys could make any song a classic.🎉😮
This is a clasic
@@504ccgand it was a classic long before the Travelling Wilburys. ❤ 😊 But their take on it is great too.
Love it! No egos, just the love of good music! What a delight! So great that they formed this wonderful group!
Man , this is a great cover of that song ! Nice and raw .
What a great video!!!! Priceless!!!!! Hard to believe how many of The Wilburys are gone!!!! Living on as long as I am still around!!! I bow to thee!!!
The best of our time !! ❤
I still listen to this day I'm 60 yrs old now and they are the very best !!
Timeless !!! ❤ 🎸
Huge fan 4 ever !!
@@deblynn8178 Yes ma'am I agree with you on that!!!! We same age and I will listen to this music til I am gone!!!! Like you said... Timeless!!! You sound like a cool chick!!! Keep listening to the coolest music!!! I love it when people listen to my style of music!! Stay cool!!!! ✌️🎶😊
@@beckyfinch6628 you to Becky 😆.. Our music is Timeless !! ✌ ❤ 🌹 ✌
One more reason to see Jeff Lynne while he is still alive and well when his Tour will resume after freaking Covid. Celebrate Legends while they are still alive and remember them when they reach Heaven.
Me too!
It's always great to see and hear Roy Orbison! Wilburys were a fabulous group, but Roy is still my favorite.❤
Jeff Lynne (ELO) really nailed it on this beautiful song, Amazing!!!
Most fun band ever
Great rendition of my all-time favorite song from the '60s!!! Thank you!
The beauty of it is that it is STILL Del's song, not a cobbled up remix.
Brilliant cover with Lynne doing superb on vocals.
Wonderful how they did not mess with it, kept it as it was meant to be - fabulous band.
I thought it was the Del Shannon version it was so close. Completely pointless
Jeff Lynne can do it all. So gifted!
I’m 64 above all other artists I listen to him everyday😎😇😎🤩
A true legend
It's a real shame we didn't get to hear Roy Orbison sing this song though
Great vocals by Jeff Lynne! Let's hope he will Tour very soon.
The love Jeff Lynne had for Del Shannon as a friend is really showing... the way he sings this great classic...Brilliant!
What an incredible line-up of musicians, each and everyone of them.
One more reason to see Jeff Lynne while he is still alive and well when his Tour will resume after freaking Covid. Celebrate Legends while they are still alive and remember them when they reach Heaven.
This is one of the best covers that I've ever heard across all genres of music. I think that Del would've been pleased with Jeff Lynne's smooth vocals. They knocked it out of the park.
❤
Jeff's voice is smooth as silk.
Simply magical awesome ❤
Jeff Lynne on vocals is so perfect! And what a fantastic musician and producer!
I'm listening. Del was a monster back in the day. That Farfisa organ. Trademark.
This song is sensational. Jeff Lynde is a great singer and producer. He is amazing. I love all of you! R.I.P. Rory, George, and Tom. Gone but not forgotten.
so sad....
RIP Del who was considered as a replacement for the Big O.
True, there was only one Big O, in a league of his own. Of current singers I have thought that Chris Isaak sounds similar to Roy Orbison.
Henry Tudor jeff lynn made this remake a classic....
I agree, Jeff LYNNE is a great singer though it's a pity you couldn't remember ROY Orbisons name.
Who's listening in 2020 jammin to this ✌🎙🎸
Why do people ask "who is listening to this in year X" in every comment section for an old song?
Obviously if we're here we're fucking listening to the song.
@Mark Turner People love me at parties....whenever a song comes on I go "hey guys....who's listening to this in 2020?".
People love that shit.
Yep!
Have you'r fun with filth from the cradle
I am I want to hear everything these guys recorded. George was my favorite Beetle and a fan of all the rest of this group
Together its beyond belief.
You guys were having a lot of fun too!! Great Band
The Music God Jeff Lynne can sing anything. Great vocals on this one to honor his friend Del Shannon.
The Travelling Wilburys....Wow...were we lucky that they happened to get together for the short time we had them. I miss George Harrison so much....I once lived 20 mins from Liverpool...my most magical memories of the music scene that I treasure to this day. Great talent came out of Liverpool....so many fantastic groups.
This is one of the best covers of a 60's classic I have ever heard. The guys knocked it out of the park! Magnificent!
Oh my God what an incredible version of a classic! I just stumbled onto this tonight and this version is spellbinding.
One of the best rock/pop songs ever written and recorded. This is also a nice version.
one of the best songs in rock n roll history. only fitting that these guys would cover it. rest in peace george, roy, and del. your likes we'll never see again. nice job on the video mac..thank you
Jeff Lynne has an amazing voice...So talented!
❤ Beautifully done.!👍 I love each and everyone of them including Del Shannon.!❤
I love that they were so respectful to the original.
These guys know nothing but respect to music.
I'm still listening to them today. I will listen for the rest of of my life.
Somos dos. Lo seguiré escuchando. Hasta que me vaya. 🌈 ❤
A Fantastic cover of a Fantastic song sung originally by a Fantastic singer. The Late Great Del Shannon!
Thanks Bro's!
Traveling Wilburys never disappoint. Absolute talent. Love this already when Del sang it
The memories...of ALL of these artists is mind blowing! If you were listening to Del, Roy, Tom, George, Jeff, - this era - remember how these songs resonated? It gives me goosebumps to listen and watch them now. I wish our world was like it was during that time. Peace! ☮️
God Bless you Del! Gone but never Forgotten here!
Del Shannon from Coopersville Michigan, the town still has a "Del Shannon weekend" in his honor....with a pretty impressive car show too.
I so wish i'd been grown-up enough to appreciate the Travelling Wilburys. What none of us ever know is that we will never appreciate what we've got until it's gone. xxxxx
Well appreciate them now, brother.
No some wonderful people are appreciated whilst they enhance all our lives with their presence.
What a gem! Also a great tribute to Del Shannon
I had no idea they did this cover ! Wow a absolute great cover and tribute to Del.
Jeff Lynne on vocals well done!
I believe it was in the liner notes for the box set which included this cover -- but Jeff essentially said this wasn't released at the time because he couldn't locate a working version of the instrument for the musical interlude -- years later he discovered e-bay and now owns a half dozen of them.
@@RyanQuesenberry *Thanks~!*
Where you been, in a cave????
Wish these guys had done more together.
I was an early teen when this song was playing on my am radio (77, WABC, out of New York). Del Shannon was the 'bomb', but kudo's to the "Wilburys", great cover (and so was the rest of the album).
Still here 2022 ❤
I loved this group when they came on the scene back when MTV stood for Music Television.
They were truly a Supergroup.
They were THE supergroup.
The only
A blessing to be a teenager, when they got together and made legendary history, and Memories i will carry to my end of the line.
Huge respect being paid by some of the very biggest rock voices of all time....
Yeah! This is just marvellous. And so good to see dear George Harrison smiling and having a great time with friends. This song was my favorite when I was 13!
Thank you we enjoyed it immensely
Well done George/ thank you for these songs and making this happen, ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE BEST GROUPS AND WOW THE SONGS - FOREVER XXX
Beautiful tribute to Del.
Awesome Handsome Look’n Sound’n Bob n Crew
Love The Blast From The Past Fabulous Clip 🌸🧡🧡🌸
The extraordinary staying power of this some can not be overstated. Good choice by the Wilburys, they know a hit when they hear one. Play this song anywhere for anyone and people just want to sing along. Del was from Michigan, you know,,,
It was my understanding that when 'Runaway ' was released as a single for Del Shannon - it was selling 80,000 copies a week! That wouldn't happen again until The Beatles. I can only guess he never lived up to to that success - and expectation- who could in that era-he truly deserves his place in the R&R Hall of Fame - what a great talent and a tragic loss - thanks for this tribute and the effort on your part...
He also had a hit with "Hats Off To Larry," which reached #5. A few years later, he had a hit with "Handy Man." It's a shame that alcoholism and depression took him from us way too soon.
***** Thanks! I did not know that!
Del also had major success with "Little Town Flirt", "Keep Searching", "Stranger In Town" and "Hey Little
Girl". Del also wrote "I Go To Pieces" for Peter & Gordon and "Too Many Teardrops" a minor hit for Gene
Pitney.
According to Letterman, when he did Runaway on that show, he said it was 80,000 records a DAY!
Friends and I got run out of a little tea shop on the beach in Cornwall, UK in 1961 for using every shilling we had playing this song 7 x in a row.
One of Rock n Rolls greatest songs!...Great Del Shannon song from 1961...These guys were Great!...RIP...Del...Roy...&...George!
And Tom 10/2/2017
Yes , and Tom. Sad to think most of The Wilburys have passed away.
Yes! They will be missed.
Yes! They are all going to be missed!
And now unfortunately Tom Petty.
Love the Group, the music and the clip! Well done! Thanks
a tip-of-the-hat to that 1961 Del Shannon hit ...
on the stacks of wax playing on AM radio ...
RUNAWAY
Love the Wilburys,best group ever was♥️🎸🎵
Terrific video and iconic song. That shot of George Harrison smiling, laughing is beautiful. Ty.
A good friend of mine saw Del Shannon back in 1963. Guess who opened for him? A very young Bob Dylan. When I learned that I suddenly understood this connection between the Wilbury's and this song and Del
Some facts about Jeff Lynne (ELO)...First, he is a very humble man, simply because this Music Genius is not interested in fame, the limelight, and money, he just loves to create great music. Jeff Lynne is one of the most versatile musicians ever, this is why he is considered by his peers to be among the greatest. He didn't stick to one style of music because, after decades, it gets boring. Jeff has done progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock - Pop, New wave, and Disco.
Everything he does turns to gold. He even flirted with Country music. From 1972 to 1986 (During 14 years) Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra has had more top 40 hits than any other group in the world... 51 years later they still play in sold-out Arenas, festivals and Stadiums. During Jeff Lynne's ELO 2019 Tour, many reviews agreed in saying they are the best live Classic Rock Band in the world still touring and Jeff Lynne is a Music Genius( From Forbes Magazine and the Washington Post).
ELO is in the Rock Hall of Fame. Lynne is on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and Birmingham Walk OF Fame. Jeff Lynne’s ELO won the Best Classic Rock Band plus Lynne won the best Songwriter award ( ASCAP ) in 2019 for his fantastic contribution over the years. In October of 2020, Jeff Lynne has been made an officer of The Order Of The British Empire for his extraordinary contribution to music. He previously has received three Ivor Novello Awards, which celebrate songwriters and composers, including the award for outstanding services to British music.
He created the best Super Group of all time with his best friend George Harrison, The Traveling Wilburys. The Legends in the Music Industry call Jeff Lynne the best overall Musician ever and a Producer Extraordinaire. Jeff Lynne has written and produced many hit songs for music legends like George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Joe Walsh, Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, Del Shannon, the Everly Brothers, The Beatles, and so many others...
They loved it so much they didn't change it
Thank you so much. Beautiful version of Runaway. 😇 RIP Del Shannon 😇
+THEMCCARTNEYCHANNEL thank you for this. I get.. don't know how to put it.. I go back to where life was simple and the music was good. I was brought up on this music. thanks for the memories
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Del is jamming with George and Roy as we listen to this...
One of the rare instances where the cover eclipses the original
TRAVELING WILBURYS WAS A VERY GOOD BAND AND WILL LET A LEGACY.THIS VERSION OF RUNAWAY,EXCELLENTE!
The hard part of gettin' old is watching all the musicians whose music I loved so much die off over the years. Sad to think that of all those guys in the Travelling Wilburys and Del Shannon,only Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne are still alive. I truly wish Roy had been given another five years to record with this super group.
And Jim Keltner.
So cool Jeff got to record his favorite song with the band
RIP: Roy, George and Tom. And, of course, Del. Rockon Jeff and Bob in memorial of The Wilbury's.
What a brilliant cover!!!
Great version of one of the greatest rock songs ever composed. Here's to Del Shannon!
To get that many Mega Stars to get rid of all ego, and make great music, has never been seen before, and will probably never be seen again!
Excellent rendition! Rock & roll was a little candyland in the early 1960's but this song stood out. The guys did a great job.
This still brings out deep emotions, even as a cover song!
I remember seeing Del Shannon playing live out of the back of his vehicle in San Francisco. God knows those were the good old days for sure.