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50th Anniversary of Runaway Tribute A HUGE Success!

JOHNNY CARVER

Johnny Carver was discovered by Del Shannon at the Palomino Club in Los Angeles in 1966. Shannon swiftly got him a recording contract with Imperial Records and produced his first single. Johnny went on to have a flourishing career as a country artist in Nashville. His Top 10 hits include "Yellow Ribbon" and "Afternoon Delight" among others.



"Think About Her All The Time" and "One Way Or The Other" were Written, Produced, and Arranged by Del Shannon for Johnny Carver on Imperial Records.




50th Anniversary Concert Footage 1

50th Anniversary Concert Footage 2

News Article in Hour Detroit

News Article in Grand Rapids Press

News Article in Grand Haven Tribune

Johnny Carver Official Website

WBCK Morning Radio Plug

So Long Baby Video Airs on PBS WMHT!

Recording "Runaway" in
New York Jan. 24, 1961


Left To Right: Producer Harry Balk (hat), Arranger Bill Ramal (seated), Del Shannon, Max Crook (behind Del), Al Casamenti (glasses) in Bell Sound Studios, New York.


Session ace Bucky Pizzarelli and Del Shannon going over the "Runaway" licks.


Harry Balk and Del Shannon going over Bill Ramal's arrangement of "Runaway".

Runaway Lyrics 1 & Lyrics 2

Arrangement / Gold Record


Bell Sound "Runaway" Acetate - Mix date reads February 8, 1961.

Video Footage on: YouTube

Check out TwirlRecords.com!

Max Crook: MaxCrook.com

Movie TOUCHBACK was filmed in Coopersville - starring Kurt Russell! Del Shannon's fans cast as extras!

New Del Shannon Documentary DVD "Rock 'N Roll Genius" Available Now!

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