DEL SHANNON - Runaway with Del Shannon (2023 WaxTime Reissue w/ 4 Bonus Tracks) - LP - 180g Vinyl [AUG 18]

LP - Limited Collector's Edition 180g Black Vinyl with four bonus tracks. Audiophile pressing, high-definition premium vinyl for super fidelity.

This quintessential edition presents Del Shannon's first album, the sensational debut Runaway with Del Shannon, originally released in the U.S. by the Big Top label in 1961. Featuring a number of formidable songs that stand the test of time - most of which he wrote or co-wrote - this album offers solid early-1960s rock & roll/pop confidently delivered in Shannon's richly emotional and rousing personal style.

The opening track, "Misery", is a catchy Doc Pomus-Mort Schuman number that shows off Shannon in the same pained, romantic mode as the smash hit "Runaway", while "Day Dreams" and "His Latest Flame" are similarly yearning and successful, though the latter song fared far better a few months later in the hands of Elvis Presley.

Shannon delivers strong vocals throughout the album, and the skilful arrangements by Bill Ramal and production by Harry Balk show a fully developed style that shines. Here you can find a virtual who's who of great sidemen from the New York City scene, such as guitarists Al Caiola and Bucky Pizzarelli, bassist Milt Hinton, drummer Joe Benjamin, and the innovative proto-electronic sound of Max Crook.

In addition to the original LP, our special release contains 4 bonus tracksfrom the same period.

Tracklist:

A1. Misery
A2. Day Dreams
A3. His Latest Flame
A4. The Prom
A5. The Search
A6. Runaway
A7. The Snake *
A8. The Wamboo *

B1. I Wake Up Crying
B2. Wide Wide World
B3. I'll Always Love You
B4. Lies
B5. He Doesn't Care
B6. Jody
B7. Little Town Flirt *
B8. Hats Off To Larry (Stereo Version) *

* = Bonus Tracks