I always want to run away from A to B, and then I get to B and I wanna go back to A. I think everybody wants to run away.
~Del Shannon

One of the best and most original rockers of the early ’60s, Del Shannon was also one of the least typical. Although classified at times as a teen idol, he favored brooding themes of abandonment, loss, and rejection.
~Richie Unterberger (allmusic.com)

Del Shannon’s induction in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Runaway:

From Wikipedia

Birth name	Charles Weedon Westover
Also known as	Charlie Johnson
Born	December 30, 1934 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Died	February 8, 1990 (aged 55) Santa Clarita, California, U.S.
Genres	Rock, country music
Occupations	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1958–90
Labels	Bigtop, Twirl, Berlee, Amy, Liberty, Dunhill, United Artists,Island, Elektra, Silvertone
Website	Official website

Charles Weedon Westover (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990), known professionally as Del Shannon, was an American rock and roll singer-songwriter who had a No. 1 hit, “Runaway”, in 1961.

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