{"title":"Del Shannon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDel Shannon, born Charles Weedon Westover in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA on December 30, 1934, was an iconic American Rock'n Roll and Country musician. He gained worldwide recognition during the 1960s as a talented singer, guitarist, and songwriter. In the 1980s, he ventured into Country and Western music and collaborated with renowned artists such as Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne. Sadly, Shannon's personal struggles led him to take his own life with a .22 caliber rifle in his home in Santa Clarita, California on February 8, 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite his tragic end, Del Shannon left an indelible mark on the music industry. His contributions were recognized when he was posthumously inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 as a performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome similar artists who share Del Shannon's musical style include Gene Pitney, Johnny Tillotson, Freddy Cannon, Bobby Vee, Brian Hyland,\nNeil Sedaka,\nTommy Roe,\nBobby Rydell,\nThe Searchers,\nThe Swinging Blue Jeans,\nJan \u0026amp; Dean,\nBilly Fury,\nChris Montez,\nRicky Nelson,\nGerry \u0026amp; The Pacemakers,\nJohnny \u0026amp; The Hurricanes,\nThe Crickets,\nThe Everly Brothers\nand Johnny Preston.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stranger-in-town-a-del-shannon-compendium","title":"Stranger In Town: A Del Shannon Compendium","description":"\u003cp\u003eDel Shannon was, without doubt, one of the most gifted and distinctive of musical talents to emerge in the immediate pre-‘British Invasion’ era of American Pop. His was a talent that travelled well – indeed, his UK and European fanbase proved far more loyal and his success in those territories of greater longevity than in his native USA. Moreover, he was also much admired by successive generations of musicians, including the likes of George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young. His songs, more often than not, essayed a bleak world of doomed romance, lovelorn disenchantment and existential gloom. Paradoxically, of course, those themes were frequently juxtaposed to surprisingly upbeat and bright-sounding melodies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 302-track 12 CD set is a compendium of the entirety of Del Shannon’s career, from his hits in the early 60s, via his mid-60s recordings with Andrew Loog Oldham, to his 70s and 80s recordings with Tom Petty and Mike Campbell, as well as Jeff Lynne and Dave Edmunds. It also includes all of his mid-80s “Nashville Sessions” recordings, most of which are issued for the first time, plus b-sides, demos and a further eight previously unreleased tracks. The 32 page booklet features photos and ephemera, plus extensive annotation by Alan Robinson. This set contains all of Del’s UK hits, eight of which reached the Top Ten, including the #1 hit “Runaway”, “Hey! Little Girl” and “The Swiss Maid” (both #2 hits), and “Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow the Sun)”, which reached #3. Also included are Del’s recordings of two Lennon\/McCartney songs (“From Me To You” and “A World Without Love”). Del was the first US act to record a Beatles cover version, and later covered the Rolling Stones’ “Under My Thumb”. Also included is his song “Sister Isabelle”, later covered by Frank Black \u0026amp; Teenage Fanclub for a John Peel session. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50388803649867,"sku":"2002363","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Del_Shannon_3D_Packshot_a1c640b1_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726348903"},{"product_id":"handy-man-the-best-of","title":"Handy Man - The Best Of","description":"\u003cp\u003eDel Shannon was, without doubt, one of the most gifted and distinctive of musical talents to emerge in the immediate pre-‘British Invasion’ era of American Pop. His was a talent that travelled well – indeed, his UK and European fanbase proved far more loyal and his success in those territories of greater longevity than in his native USA. Moreover, he was also much admired by successive generations of musicians, including the likes of George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young. His songs, more often than not, essayed a bleak world of doomed romance, lovelorn disenchantment and existential gloom. Paradoxically, of course, those themes were frequently juxtaposed to surprisingly upbeat and bright-sounding melodies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2CD - This 61 track 2CD set contains an overview of the entirety of Del Shannon’s career, from his hits in the early 60s, via his mid-60s recordings with Andrew Loog Oldham and Jimmy Page, to his 80s recordings with Tom Petty and Mike Campbell, and Jeff Lynne. This set features all of Del’s UK hits, eight of which reached the Top Ten, including the #1 hit “Runaway”, “Hey! Little Girl” and “The Swiss Maid” (both #2 hits), and “Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow the Sun)”, which reached #3. Also included are Del’s recordings of two Lennon\/McCartney songs (“From Me To You” and “A World Without Love”). Del was the first US act to record a Beatles cover version, and later covered the Rolling Stones’ “Under My Thumb”. Also included is his song “Sister Isabelle”, later covered by Frank Black and Teenage Fanclub for a John Peel session. The booklet features photos and extensive annotation by Alan Robinson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edsel","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50389025161547,"sku":"1169333","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50389025456459,"sku":"1169331","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e8cc944b-67d4-484d-bb10-a050f5956d36_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726353148"},{"product_id":"runaway-3","title":"Runaway","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis quintessential edition presents Del Shannon's first album, the sensational debut \u003ci\u003eRunaway with Del Shannon\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u0026amp; roll\/pop confidently delivered in Shannon's richly emotional and rousing personal style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShannon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the original LP, our special release contains 4 bonus tracksfrom the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waxtime","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50433997865291,"sku":"2046640","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_7d4a065a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726884890"},{"product_id":"the-complete-uk-singles-and-more-1961-1966","title":"The Complete Uk Singles (and More) 1961-1966","description":"\u003cp\u003eas a sort of unofficial companion piece to this month's radio gold special edition, ace is happy to present for the first time in one 2cd collection the complete uk london and stateside singles of this american artist who, over the course of his career, was most definitely bigger in britain : del shannon. del topped the us and uk charts with his debut single runaway and for the next five years he was seldom too far from either hit parade. many of his big top and amy singles did better here, and his uk record companies frequently issued different configurations of tracks to those than in the usa which is why this particular 2cd set offers something that no other del compilation has done before. presented in chronological order of release and with single-by-single annotation of each 45 and a label illustration of each a and b side this is a package with both mainstream and collector appeal alike. even after his hits dried up, del was always a welcome and regular visitor to the uk, playing to audiences devoted to the man and his music. all of those hits are here, and a lot more besides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD | x2","offer_id":50438101500235,"sku":"358938","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e68b253b-098b-4a2c-95cf-8cf5620c7cbf_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726938198"},{"product_id":"rock-on","title":"Rock On!","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst vinyl reissue since the album’s original release in 1991 and pressed on 180gm vinyl, inner sleeve features all the lyrics and credits. \u003ci\u003eRock On!\u003c\/i\u003e was Del Shannon’s last album before he sadly passed away. The album was produced and co-written by two of the Travelling Wilburys – Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty – and also features Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench from The Heartbreakers. At the time it was rumoured that Del was due to take the then recently-deceased Roy Orbison’s place in the Travelling Wilburys. This album gives the listener an idea of how that might have sounded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Demon","offers":[{"title":"Red | LP","offer_id":50465181270347,"sku":"1144884","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1c23192f-d64c-4f4a-bf68-7465818daf84_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727282552"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_bd02e870_thumbnail_4096_8ee97d3e-1054-40b1-9f97-fb2aa4333fd7.jpg?v=1726348884","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/del-shannon.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}