Historical Artist Profile
Del Shannon
Biography & Overview
Charles Weedon Westover (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990), known professionally as Del Shannon, was an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known for his 1961 number-one Billboard hit "Runaway", which was covered later by various major artists, including Elvis Presley and the Traveling Wilburys. In 1999, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In addition to his music career, he had minor acting roles.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
5 Charted Tracks
"Runaway"
Entered Charts: 1961
#1 HIT
"Hats Off To Larry"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #5
"Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow The Sun)"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #9
"Little Town Flirt"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #12
"Handy Man"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #22
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
14 Charted Tracks
"Runaway"
Entered Charts: 1961
#1 HIT
"Hey! Little Girl"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #2
"Swiss Maid"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #2
"Keep Searchin'"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #3
"Little Town Flirt"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #4
"Two Kinds Of Teardrops"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #5
"Hats Off To Larry"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #6
"So Long Baby"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #10
"Sue'S Gonna Be Mine"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #21
"Two Silhouettes"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #23
"Cry Myself To Sleep"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #29
"Mary Jane"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #35
"Handy Man"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #36
"Stranger In Town"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #40