Del was the first American artist to record and release a Beatles song. From Me To You, summer, '63. That was a Musictron (keyboard) developed by Max Crook who also plays it. Del had many hits even after the British Invasion. He was huge in the UK, Japan & Australia as well.
That sound is a Musitron keyboard, which is a modified Clavioline. Another famous song that used the Clavioline is "Baby You're A Rich Man" by the Beatles. As you might imagine, this was basically a forerunner to the synth. You'll note that it sounds like some kind of vaguely Indian woodwind on the Beatles song too, though maybe a little closer to a synth. I agree, this song is notable to me primarily for the "wah wah wah wah wah" and the strange keyboard sounds.
Some good ones you would like RHYTHM OF THE FALLING RAIN by the Cascades, Tommy Roe, sweet pea, dizzy, jam up and Jelly Tight, Sheila , Dave Clark five over and over. To name just a few.
"Runaway" was a number one hit for Del Shannon in 1961. That was years before I was born, but the song is classic and got plenty of radio play throughout the sixties and seventies and eighties -- especially on stations anywhere within ten miles of a beach because those organ runs scream surf rock (even though surf rock arrived the following year). "Runaway" was his biggest hit. The song's influence on Elton John's 1973 hit "Crocodile Rock" is undeniable.
This song was a hit for Del Shannon on multiple occasions. It is listed as #472 on the list of greatest songs of all time. You might like other Del Shannon songs like "Little Town Flirt", "Hats Off to Larry", and "Keep Searching (Follow the Sun)." He also had big hits with a few cover songs, most notably "Handy Man" and the Beatles song "From Me to You."
I first heard this song in 1963 that I can remember Del was a great singer during that time and had a number of big hits little town flirt hats off to Larry Dels music was pretty much about heartache and break up very unique voice tragically he committed suicide I believe in 1990 I took this off Google just so you would see it he started taking Prozac his wife noticed a change pretty Twisted when you think about pharmaceuticals but that's another topic good reaction try a couple of his other songs he was definitely a pretty big star in those days may he rest in peace in Rock and Roll Heaven keep spreading the music around🎉😢😢😢😢February 8, 1990 Death and legacyFifteen days later, he died by suicide, shooting himself with a . 22 caliber rifle at his home in Santa Clarita, California, on February 8, 1990. "He was very much in charge of his business, but within days after he started taking Prozac I noticed a personality change in him.
You wanna hear an artist from this era ('63-'64 period) who'll blow your mind, check out Georgie Fame and his song "Yeh, Yeh." Kinda rock, kinda jazz, super cool. It's a perfect example of why reaction channel people do themselves (and the artists they listen to) a huge disservice by insisting on trying to pidgeon-hole every song they hear into some sort of category or "genre." Sometimes, music fits into mutiple genres, as the artist is influenced by multiple types of music and the end product defies description. You'd like this song, Yeh, Yeh by Georgie Fame. Then fast forward to the late '60s ('68, as I recall) for his next hit, "The Battle of Bonnie and Clyde." Again, something totally different.
Del Shannon re-recorded this song in 1967. This version is a bit slower than this one and IMO the better one of the two. That funny instrument is one of the first synethizers made.
The solo is an early synthesizer built by Max Crook, the keyboard player on the track.The rhythm is based on the Latin American popular dance Bolero. The rhythm seems to have been picked up by some Surf, Rock and Roll, and Swamp Rock groups in that era.
This was one of his first hit records (1961) - my favourite of his is "Hats Off to Larry" (1961) followed by a string of hits. Thanks for playing the 'oldies'. BTW, it's not 'cuz I'm old - current popular music truly is banal, derivative and repetitive (when I hear it playing in shops I keep hoping nobody paid someone to write such lyrics).
For a really interesting cover of this song, check out the Flamenco-inspired instrumental version by Esteban, a classically-trained guitarist who adapts pop music to that style. Really fun! Bonnie Raitt did a great cover as well.
The Traveling Wilburys also covered this song. Rumor has it that they were considering asking Del to replace Roy Orbison, but Del passed away before anything materialized.
That was back in the car.I see classic days.Yeah, a date to a baby.Remember that's when Baker's baker and Baker's apartheid was baker.Bieber was popular.Magazines went on baby hearts back in the day
One of the greatest singles of the early Rock'n'roll era. Never gets old.
The instrument you asked about is a Musitron (an electric keyboard invented by Max Crook, which produced the distinctive solo)
This is good old days music. Love your reaction!
"Hats Off To Larry" was another Del Shannon hit.
He wrote Go to Pieces and gave it to Peter and Gordon. He also had a hit in 1964 called Keep Searchin
YES. Hats off to Larry is my favorite. It has a real sardonic bite.
Del was the first American artist to record and release a Beatles song. From Me To You, summer, '63. That was a Musictron (keyboard) developed by Max Crook who also plays it. Del had many hits even after the British Invasion. He was huge in the UK, Japan & Australia as well.
That sound is a Musitron keyboard, which is a modified Clavioline. Another famous song that used the Clavioline is "Baby You're A Rich Man" by the Beatles. As you might imagine, this was basically a forerunner to the synth. You'll note that it sounds like some kind of vaguely Indian woodwind on the Beatles song too, though maybe a little closer to a synth.
I agree, this song is notable to me primarily for the "wah wah wah wah wah" and the strange keyboard sounds.
Released in 1961 and still as listenable as ever.
One of my favorite oldies!! 😍
God, this song brings back great memories. 🎶🎶🎶😍. Thanks ace 🥰i was born 1950. And your right about the 50s& 60s. Better music 👍👍
I LOVE watching you react to times when I grew up when music was at its BEST !!!!!
It's an early synthesizer -- a keyboard instrument.
That sound is an organ.It's one of the greatest pieces of music and a song of that era.
Wow this was one of my mother's favorite songs.
Some good ones you would like RHYTHM OF THE FALLING RAIN by the Cascades, Tommy Roe, sweet pea, dizzy, jam up and Jelly Tight, Sheila , Dave Clark five over and over. To name just a few.
yes, please.
Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
"Runaway" was a number one hit for Del Shannon in 1961. That was years before I was born, but the song is classic and got plenty of radio play throughout the sixties and seventies and eighties -- especially on stations anywhere within ten miles of a beach because those organ runs scream surf rock (even though surf rock arrived the following year). "Runaway" was his biggest hit. The song's influence on Elton John's 1973 hit "Crocodile Rock" is undeniable.
Supposedly it was another song of Del Shannon’s that influenced Crocodile Rock. It is called Cry Myself to Sleep.
This song was a hit for Del Shannon on multiple occasions. It is listed as #472 on the list of greatest songs of all time. You might like other Del Shannon songs like "Little Town Flirt", "Hats Off to Larry", and "Keep Searching (Follow the Sun)." He also had big hits with a few cover songs, most notably "Handy Man" and the Beatles song "From Me to You."
This was the 1st song i remember hearing on the radio in 1961-i was 4 years old
This is early rock and roll.
I always think of my mom when i hear this song. She loved Del Shannon.
Used to hear this one a lot when I was young. 👍
Little Town Flirt
This came out the year I was born. I grew up with the best music for sure and I am very grateful.
Del Shannon was the best! Another great song of that era is " Come Go With Me " by the Del Vikings ....give it a listen!
I'm sure a lot of us never knew what that instrument was either, Ace!
A great song great reaction
This song was used as a theme song for a short-lived TV series "Crime Story"
del shannon was great in concert had his own style; i like searchin
I first heard this song in 1963 that I can remember Del was a great singer during that time and had a number of big hits little town flirt hats off to Larry Dels music was pretty much about heartache and break up very unique voice tragically he committed suicide I believe in 1990 I took this off Google just so you would see it he started taking Prozac his wife noticed a change pretty Twisted when you think about pharmaceuticals but that's another topic good reaction try a couple of his other songs he was definitely a pretty big star in those days may he rest in peace in Rock and Roll Heaven keep spreading the music around🎉😢😢😢😢February 8, 1990
Death and legacyFifteen days later, he died by suicide, shooting himself with a . 22 caliber rifle at his home in Santa Clarita, California, on February 8, 1990. "He was very much in charge of his business, but within days after he started taking Prozac I noticed a personality change in him.
You wanna hear an artist from this era ('63-'64 period) who'll blow your mind, check out Georgie Fame and his song "Yeh, Yeh." Kinda rock, kinda jazz, super cool. It's a perfect example of why reaction channel people do themselves (and the artists they listen to) a huge disservice by insisting on trying to pidgeon-hole every song they hear into some sort of category or "genre." Sometimes, music fits into mutiple genres, as the artist is influenced by multiple types of music and the end product defies description. You'd like this song, Yeh, Yeh by Georgie Fame. Then fast forward to the late '60s ('68, as I recall) for his next hit, "The Battle of Bonnie and Clyde." Again, something totally different.
It’s a Keyboard instrument, this is from the beginning of the 60’s pre Beatles!
Best song
Ever
Great song
I think it is not a wind instrument, it is called a musitron. It has a 3 octave keyboard.
Tom Petty mentions Del and this song Runaway in the first verse of his song Runnin' Down A Dream.
Del Shannon re-recorded this song in 1967. This version is a bit slower than this one and IMO the better one of the two. That funny instrument is one of the first synethizers made.
Makes you want to fall in love. The 50's, 60's and 70's music that is.
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He re did the song and it scored again about 1986, for the title of Crime Story.
Bonnie Raitt's version.
The solo is an early synthesizer built by Max Crook, the keyboard player on the track.The rhythm is based on the Latin American popular dance Bolero. The rhythm seems to have been picked up by some Surf, Rock and Roll, and Swamp Rock groups in that era.
This was one of his first hit records (1961) - my favourite of his is "Hats Off to Larry" (1961) followed by a string of hits. Thanks for playing the 'oldies'. BTW, it's not 'cuz I'm old - current popular music truly is banal, derivative and repetitive (when I hear it playing in shops I keep hoping nobody paid someone to write such lyrics).
For a really interesting cover of this song, check out the Flamenco-inspired instrumental version by Esteban, a classically-trained guitarist who adapts pop music to that style. Really fun! Bonnie Raitt did a great cover as well.
Running down a dream tom petty sings about this song - me and del were singing a little runaway
Last Dexter season ... Ole crazy pants man was offin girls to this diddy ... But mrD got em lol
They use song 🎶 for the theme “Crime Story”Del 🤗change some of the words, to complement to show 😬
I want to watch Crime Story now Great opening credit score
Del Shannon's Version of Marie's The Name of His Latest Flame Was Better Than Elvis Version. Same Subject as Runaround Sue
The past is another country. They do things differently there.
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Early 1960s.
I think it is an electric keyboard.
Sounds like a wind instrument
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🎊 From this era, you might want to try on some Bobby Vinton, “Mr. Lonely.” (1962)
Since you liked that instrumental break, you really need to listen to "Happy Organ" by Dave Cortez.
It's an electric organ.
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The Traveling Wilburys also covered this song. Rumor has it that they were considering asking Del to replace Roy Orbison, but Del passed away before anything materialized.
That was back in the car.I see classic days.Yeah, a date to a baby.Remember that's when Baker's baker and Baker's apartheid was baker.Bieber was popular.Magazines went on baby hearts back in the day
I'll IST last kiss K.Aya essays was the classic of caval car six
Hey Ace, you should also react to the Luis Cardenas cover of this song
Not a wind instrument.
runaway by elvis is better
That was an organ.