Runaway with Del Shannon is the 1961 debut album by American rock and roll singer-songwriter Del Shannon. It contains Shannon's best-known hit, "Runaway". It is regarded by critics as having helped bridge the period between early rock and the British Invasion.[1]
The album was released on compact disc by Taragon Records on January 14, 1997, as tracks 1 through 12 on a pairing of two albums on one CD with tracks 13 through 24 consisting of Shannon's 1965 album, 1,661 Seconds with Del Shannon.[3] It was released as one of two albums on one CD by Beat Goes On on September 27, 1997, paired with Shannon's 1963 album, Hats Off to Del Shannon.[4]Bear Family included the album in the 2004 Home and Away box set.[5]Edsel Records included the album in the 2023 Stranger in Town: A Del Shannon Compendium box set.[6]
Bruce Eder of AllMusic stated that "Some of the rest is a good deal less appealing, especially when Shannon tries straight romantic crooning, as on "The Search" or "I'll Always Love You." "I Wake up Crying" and especially "Wide Wide World" are successful album tracks, and the latter, at a somewhat quicker tempo."[7]
Billboard like and appreciated the effort, stating that the selections "show off his vocal style and his heartfelt approach to a song.[9]
Cashbox notes the set includes "strong teen-angled" tunes.[10]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Del Shannon, except where noted
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