1961 HITS ARCHIVE: Runaway - Del Shannon (a #1 record)

Runaway (Shannon-Crook) by Del Shannon, featuring Max Crook on the Musitron Now enshrined in both the Grammy and R&R Halls of Fame, “Runaway” spent four weeks atop the Billboard singles chart. Also in this 1961 collection are Del’s follow-ups “Hats Off To Larry,” “So Long Baby,” and “Hey Little Girl.” THE 1961 HITS ARCHIVE - here in one place, a good-quality library of original-release-version best-sellers and songs that made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1961 (some were recorded in 1960).