Del Shannon
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Del Shannon was an American musician best known for his 1961 #1 hit Runaway.
Relation to The Beatles
- The Beatles covered his song Runaway in live performances from 1961 to 1962.
- Shannon appeared on the bill with The Beatles on an edition of Thank Your Lucky Stars, taped April 14, 1963 and aired April 20.
- Del Shannon also appeared on the bill with The Beatles on a live BBC radio special called Swinging Sound '63 on April 18, 1963.
Source
- LEWISOHN M., 1992, The Complete Beatles Chronicle, Hamlyn -- Buy it on Amazon.com
