Crash Course: Del Shannon

Del Shannon was a singer in the early sixties. Del had a few big hits such as "Runaway" and "Hats Off to Larry."  These are great songs if you enjoy early Rock and Roll.  Del had a distinct style of singing and it suited him well. In my opinion Del never recieved the creidit he deserved and people are missing out on a great early rock singer.Recommended songs: I Go to Pieces (which he wrote), Handy Man, Hey! Little Girl, Cry Myself to Sleep, I Wake Up Crying, Sea of Love


Del Shannon died on February 8, 1990 by a self inflicted gunshot wound.

Music! Mayhem! Madness!

 " I don't need to sell my soul, he's already in me. I wanna be adored." Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored.  Could you think of better lyrics for your "Rock" song? I would have my doubts. Lyrics aside, this is a mellow number that takes you for a 4:51 minute ride. Great song, great album! Listen for the train and jump on!

Del Shannon - I Go to Pieces. Del Shannon was popular in the early sixties with the song "Runaway" and "Hats Off to Larry." Del's singing style was very much his own, and that is what makes this song so lovely. He  sings with so much conviction...This is a real tear jerker. RIP DEL