Del Shannon Performs His Hit Runaway On The "Golden Age Of Rock'n'Roll" Show

Feb 22, 2020 by apost team

For some reason, old videos of music from another era always seem to make us feel good. Even if the song is originally from before our time, something about the toned-down staging and schmaltzy good vibes creates a type of inter-generational nostalgia for times gone by. If you're as into that feeling as the rest of us, then this video of Del Shannon performing his hit song "Runway" is perfect for you.

Del Shannon was a major figure in early American rock and roll. In 1961, before the war in Vietnam and before the Beatles had touched their toes on American shores, his song "Runaway" became one of the most popular rock hits in the world.

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"Runway" was such a groovy tune that even Elvis went on to cover it during his live comeback in 1969. Once you hear it, you'll understand why. It is a truly great song, with its sweet riffs and catchy melody.

This particular video was shot for "Hollywood a Go-Go," a syndicated variety show popular in the 1960s. It has since resurfaced as part of the television series "The Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll."

And with his charming good looks and happy-go-lucky stage presence, Del Shannon certainly looks like he comes from the golden age of something. The video is grainy and sometimes it is difficult to see Del's face, but isn't that a bit what we want from these old videos? It only seems to enhance that fuzzy nostalgic feeling.

Every day gets better with a little old-time rock and roll. Once you check this out, you'll want to make sure your friends see it too. Soon enough you'll all be grooving out to Del Shannon like you're back in 1961.