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Song of the Week #50 – “Runaway”
Written by admin on April 18, 2011 – 6:00 am -The 50th Classic Pop Icons Song of the Week is Del Shannon’s rock ‘n’ roll classic “Runaway” which fittingly hit number one 50 years ago today.
| “Runaway” is one of the most iconic songs of the rock ‘n’ roll era. It began life as “Little Runaway” and it was Shannon’s manager, Ollie McLaughlin, who suggested a rewrite that would place the Musitron at the centre of the song. The Musitron was a keyboard instrument that was modified from a clavioline by musician Max Crook. McLaughlin’s suggestion was inspired, as the groundbreaking Musitron solo is one of the most memorable instrumental breaks in pop history. |  |
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Del Shannon – 20 years on
Written by admin on February 8, 2010 – 8:57 pm -Today marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Del Shannon.
Del Shannon was born Charles Weedon Westover on December 30, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He learned ukulele and guitar while growing up and played in a band in Germany while serving in the army in the mid-1950s. On returning from the army, he worked part-time as a rhythm guitarist in Doug DeMott’s group. He soon took the group over and renamed it the Big Little Show Band. At this stage, he was going by the name Charlie Johnson.
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