When I hear these songs it takes me back to the early sixties when I was 14 years old and his distinctive voice would blast from the loud speakers of the open air swimming pool and the fairground rides. He brought joy to so many people who could relate to his lyrics. What a tragedy he couldn't feel the gratitude of a generation who loved his music.
As a dear friend of Del's who travelled around Australia, that last song is more than an omen that we should have seen. Could we have helped him? He was unhappy that the British invasion had hit record sales. He also did that last concert live in Sydney. He wanted it filmed. For someone that would scream at the control room if the lights were white or bright, and then this? There is a reason he wanted for us to treasure. A final farewell. WHY did we not see that? I was there that night it was recorded. Spent the day with him before it. I will always feel the pain that I, at least, should have seen something. Especially someone that had know him for 30 years.
Very sorry David, painful for you. Perhaps he didn’t want you to know, or be stopped? As someone who has attempted it myself, I know that nothing or no one could have stopped me at that time.
Del was such an underrated artist. I know how bad depression,feelings of insecurity and suicidal thoughts are. I deal with them every day. Being a musician myself(but nowhere near as good as Del was) I can completely relate to him. Unfortunately,he became totally overcome by the hell he lived in and we lost a very talented man. My heart goes out to his entire family and fans. God rest your soul,Del. May your music live on forever,brother.
I've been there and when I tried it,I thought everyone would be better off without me. Fortunately, I learned to lean on my faith and I have found peace
Del is a legend that was way ahead of his time. He never got the dues he so deserved in life. What a shame he could not out run the past because that's all people wanted to hear. This man was a musical genius! He had more talent in his little finger than most could only dream of having. I wish he could have gotten what he so deserved! He was beyond talented! Only all these years latter can some people look past Runaway to his latter songs and finally see what the world lost Feb,8th 1990. I pray he is now at peace. The world missed out on his true,special gift simply because they wanted to stay in the past. Del deserved much more than that! I will love Del forever!
I loved Del Shannon's music. Loved him so much. He was an amazing singer/musician. Pray he knows in heaven that his music means so much to all of us. He was so special.
I wasn’t born yet when he passed, but I miss him, as he was a big part of my childhood, hearing my grandpa play del Shannon on his radio in our house and in our car. Rest In Peace del…
When someone is suicidal, if you don't pay attention 💋😓- then this is what happens.The signs are there all the other person in their life that Truley lives them should PAY ATTENTION TO EVERY SINGLE SIGN,N STAY WITH THEM. All I can say is on my end as a true fan - I truly loved Dels music n while he was here,he graced our stages and radio's with his talent and made us get up and dance n sing!! So,he was an Angel in disguise for me. Not only a handsome man who was responsible for so many songs that other bands used to get famous from. If you look up his tunes,you'll find out they were used for some of The Beatles songs in their past. And alot of other artists ike,Roy Orbison and Tom Petty..on and on and on....
Sometimes you don't know what's inside of them and they feeling! All kinds of thoughts! Sorry he went out like that! What a wonderful artist and underrated!RIP DEL!!
A young and up coming song writing duo John Lennon and Paul McCartney were introduced to the US Billboard Charts in 1963 when Del recorded their song "From Me To You". Del was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.
before the beatles happened i was totally into del shannon. what a fine songwriter! he has a great guitar sound on that last album (rock on) and the choruses are great. my favorite tracks are 'callin out my name' & 'i fall to pieces'. total heartbreakers...
I saw him many times in manchester during the 70s ,it was my friends who wanted to see him not me ,but when i saw his presence and heard his voice i was hooked ,he always gave a great performance ,and you could tell he was a good guy in pain with something ,and wgen i met him at the bar late one evening and he had a little talk to me one to one ,i knew he was not just a great act ,but a good man also ,glad to see some many performa ces on you tube
I will never believe he committed suicide because nobody like him. This guy was adored by millions. I wish he would have been part of the Willburys. There is a few people who I felt bad when they passed. Elvis Del Shannon and Ricky Nelson are just a few.
It sincerely is a crying shame that Del suffered the way that he did... its like you can accomplish so much, but when depression takes over you, you never see that success. You never are truly satisfied with yourself.. i can relate to a degree..
Del was the last Traveling Wilbury. How good would you have to be to get into that group as Roy Orbison's replacement? Thanks Del, we're still listening.
A life millions would have loved to have lived so much talent people loved him one of my favorites man is never satisfied always wants more the devil never rest
No Doubts that this a "shitty" report ! As life-long fan of Del+admirer of his talents, I must say that I still have great doubts in his "suicide" ,depending on the "reason" that his career was "down" !! Especialy in "that times" with having a new (its filled up with new hits!!) album out,replacing Roy at the "Travellin Willbs.",working together with great Jeff Lynn+Tom Petty,mentioned in the press(even here in fucking Germany!!) + so on, it was more a "climbing up" again !!!
He had a big Booming voice, powerful , yet very melodic, the crowds loved him. His songs are iconic. I've even read that he was always afraid of going broke, but with all his hits that was never going to be a reality. Why, why, I do know that Prozac was partly responsible. He was on it for a while during the time of his death and couldn't sleep with it .I was on it too. Insomnia and depression are a toxic cocktail . I know his last wife was talking about them suing the drug company that manufactured Prozac. I never heard the outcome. RIP Del .. you're in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . I wish you could have held out a little longer my brother . Your really missed !
yes, suicide is no stranger to my family but i do know all drugs have side effects but prozac along with other psych drugs can bring a person to commit suicide... whatever the case such a shame.
The only person that knew the answers, took them with him to the grave. Everything else is guess work and that's all it will ever be. So many people make assumptions that it is to do with the fame.
I Gave Charles Drop Down And Get Me , Walk away and Rock On Every Song on his Last Love Hook Line and Sinker Charles Was Working On country music when I first met him and I told him you're not a country guy you are a rock and roller it's true he was my sponsor for 14 years and AAA I think he had a year more than me I send will be celebrating 40 Years of sobriety and I owe most of it to Charles I found him a studio in the Backwoods Saugus California and I always talk to him about music I always told him that every album he did he had to put at least one oldies on it and every song I told him to do he would do I loved him like a dad my favorite uncle a brother he was an amazing man we used to split BLTs and hash browns at the weigh station and at the health store on Lyons in Newhall I always knew that I was going to do something with music. So is always good friends with his family and ended up the last year's with his daughter Jodi that I love with all my heart and still miss her as much as I miss anyone including Charles I could tell story after Story but everything I said was true I remember after drop down and get me come out he said Bobby we have a bullet it was 30 on the charge and I was thinking well it's great but my name's not on anything but I was so happy to see how he was I gave him all that and he gave me much more I have my own All Star Band now and been riding for the last 12 years with Steve Miller's drummer Gary mallaber Eddie money's bass player Ralph Carter I started playing with Ray Charles when Ray got sick send Brad rabuchin that was with Ray Charles for Last 5 Years join my band and Big L Walker from The Temptations and Four Tops... I got to hire Mike Finnegan from Electric ladyland now it's Bonnie red and Johnny Rochelle that produced Bonnie raitt's album of the year 2004 to help me with my CD it should be out this summer 2018 not to show that I'm just not kidding around I've been playing guitar for 55 years and though Del showed me a few tricks I was already playing guitar but held back no one really knows my life and what I've been through myself I just want to rock and roll till the day I die and I'll Always Love Charles and Jody Westover till the day I die I love them with all my heart and soul... Bobby Hart 2018...
Bobby Hart thanks for your interesting comments, any true fan of rock and roll would I'm sure still miss Del, odd isn't it that today many of the old rockers from that era are still rocking out and still sounding great even though many have passed on, Del had many demons I guess? booze being one, but under all that I learned from family and friends he was a very decent guy and he was always polite and courteous the 4 times I met him - died at 55 gee all those future songs and performances we've all lost since 1990 - what a waste - always in my thoughts!
**I know how it feels to realize 'your best days are behind you now' and you must admit to yourself "I'm old and don't have what I used to have and I'm afraid of the future"** (that 'fear' kills you...it makes a mockery of all you did before, and convinces you "You missed your chance" somehow)
His Country song ' In My Arms Again " was a would- be smash SMASH! & Shame on his Nashville Record Label company for not promoting it. It was our most requested song at KXOL Ft Worth & yet the record company just sat on their ass.
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This entertainment news magazine was produced and televised in the Miami Fort Lauderdale area on wsvn channel 7.. and yes, the reporter is Penny Daniels...who loved to sensationalize virtually anything for ratings. Like many who used to work for wsvn. Although some say that the practice is still common on that network
Can't begin to say how much I couldn't stand Penny Daniels and the entire Channel 7 news platform. A true embarrassment how they ask a "probing" lead question only to answer it by dubbing in his song lyric As for Del, a sad ending for a all-time rock and roller. RIP Del...
Always loved him ! i think what killed him is this time of year 2000 and more when real music died... There is no music nowadays...thats why people knowing that listen only music of the 50'..60's..70's...
If you sing along with the tune runaway Sadly he should have put that gun away. Put That gun away that gun gun gun gun away. I wonder wa wa wa wonder Why why why. Very sad. Del was good people
I dont think of his death in the traditional sense, but, foul play yes. I dont think it was planned and there was not suicide note. His wife hit the nail on the head. If you look at the combination of Prozac and alcohol it can be a deadly combination and it was - pharmaceutical industry foul play.
When I hear these songs it takes me back to the early sixties when I was 14 years old and his distinctive voice would blast from the loud speakers of the open air swimming pool and the fairground rides. He brought joy to so many people who could relate to his lyrics. What a tragedy he couldn't feel the gratitude of a generation who loved his music.
As a dear friend of Del's who travelled around Australia, that last song is more than an omen that we should have seen. Could we have helped him? He was unhappy that the British invasion had hit record sales. He also did that last concert live in Sydney. He wanted it filmed. For someone that would scream at the control room if the lights were white or bright, and then this? There is a reason he wanted for us to treasure. A final farewell. WHY did we not see that? I was there that night it was recorded. Spent the day with him before it. I will always feel the pain that I, at least, should have seen something. Especially someone that had know him for 30 years.
David. For what it’s worth: I think the people closest (you) often miss the signs.👍🙏🙏
Very sorry David, painful for you. Perhaps he didn’t want you to know, or be stopped? As someone who has attempted it myself, I know that nothing or no one could have stopped me at that time.
It always amazes me that the people who made us all happy often couldn't make themselves happy. RIP Del.
Gee he should have been happy
Well said
Del never knew how many people loved HIM as well as his music. I miss him with all my heart. Sleep well, sweet prince.
One hell of a singer, and from his family a wonderful man. RIP Del.
Agree just love him xxx
The approach to this sad story is unforgivably salacious.
Del was such an underrated artist. I know how bad depression,feelings of insecurity and suicidal thoughts are. I deal with them every day. Being a musician myself(but nowhere near as good as Del was) I can completely relate to him. Unfortunately,he became totally overcome by the hell he lived in and we lost a very talented man. My heart goes out to his entire family and fans. God rest your soul,Del. May your music live on forever,brother.
I've been there and when I tried it,I thought everyone would be better off without me. Fortunately, I learned to lean on my faith and I have found peace
Great music great artist miss him one of the best.
Only underrated by those not in the music industry. Everybody that knows 2 shits about music knows how he influenced so many artists.
@@carlfreeman6687 , Brian Hyland was certainly one artist whom he influenced...❤️😢
Yeah,,, so underrated he’s in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 🤦♂️
Del is a legend that was way ahead of his time. He never got the dues he so deserved in life. What a shame he could not out run the past because that's all people wanted to hear. This man was a musical genius! He had more talent in his little finger than most could only dream of having. I wish he could have gotten what he so deserved! He was beyond talented! Only all these years latter can some people look past Runaway to his latter songs and finally see what the world lost Feb,8th 1990. I pray he is now at peace. The world missed out on his true,special gift simply because they wanted to stay in the past. Del deserved much more than that! I will love Del forever!
I loved Del Shannon's music. Loved him so much. He was an amazing singer/musician. Pray he knows in heaven that his music means so much to all of us. He was so special.
I wasn’t born yet when he passed, but I miss him, as he was a big part of my childhood, hearing my grandpa play del Shannon on his radio in our house and in our car. Rest In Peace del…
I still cry over him, may God have mercy upon him as he rests in peace
Julie hermiz me too
I want to cry now.it's so sad . RIP baby Love your voice.
Never listen to Chris Cornell then,
One of the most underrated singer/composers ever.
Yup. Underrated All the way to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 🤦♂️
Such a talented performer and songwriter. Truly original. Sadly missed. God bless you Del.
no mention of being ripped off by the music industry,,and his struggles with depression and pills,,poor guy,,
@@eenavidomg really ? Nop
What a Super, Super Star.
I Respect you DEL SHANNON
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME ...
Absolutely adored Del Shannon still play his music to this day 😢
When someone is suicidal, if you don't pay attention 💋😓- then this is what happens.The signs are there all the other person in their life that Truley lives them should PAY ATTENTION TO EVERY SINGLE SIGN,N STAY WITH THEM. All I can say is on my end as a true fan - I truly loved Dels music n while he was here,he graced our stages and radio's with his talent and made us get up and dance n sing!! So,he was an Angel in disguise for me. Not only a handsome man who was responsible for so many songs that other bands used to get famous from. If you look up his tunes,you'll find out they were used for some of The Beatles songs in their past. And alot of other artists ike,Roy Orbison and Tom Petty..on and on and on....
Sometimes you don't know what's inside of them and they feeling! All kinds of thoughts! Sorry he went out like that! What a wonderful artist and underrated!RIP DEL!!
I'm so sad. What a great man. Loved his music. 🙏 RIP
love del shannon his music is amazing your music will live on del
a sad end to a true legend...rip del
Del never knew how many people loved him.
God Bless you DEL SHANNON REST IN PEACE ✌ all ways your music 🎶🎶🎶 lives On Fab SINGER still play to day a fan from England xxx
A young and up coming song writing duo John Lennon and Paul McCartney were introduced to the US Billboard Charts in 1963 when Del recorded their song "From Me To You". Del was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.
Still missing Del Shannon everyday.
His wife has said it was the Prozac! She said it changed him!
Many people became suicidal after being put on prozac for depression
Oh Del, it still hurts to see this and know that you´re gone, love you always,caro
before the beatles happened i was totally into del shannon. what a fine songwriter! he has a great guitar sound on that last album (rock on) and the choruses are great. my favorite tracks are 'callin out my name' & 'i fall to pieces'. total heartbreakers...
I saw him many times in manchester during the 70s ,it was my friends who wanted to see him not me ,but when i saw his presence and heard his voice i was hooked ,he always gave a great performance ,and you could tell he was a good guy in pain with something ,and wgen i met him at the bar late one evening and he had a little talk to me one to one ,i knew he was not just a great act ,but a good man also ,glad to see some many performa ces on you tube
MARKETMAN6789 has k/l6
What the ...
Bobby Hart Huh?
thanks for this bit of history. del and roy gone forever but never forgotten....paul
came on man, I am crying right now. I got so sad. I am 30 and from Iran! but I love him so much.
Loved del Shannon so sad he thought this was the only way his music will live on as he will in heaven🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🙏❤️🌷
Rest easy my friend...Dell Shannon was big in the uk in the early 60s for sure...
One of my favorite entertainers
What can you say about Del Shannon.Simply the best
Shame he wasn't helped maybe someone could have but don't know
so sad we will never know why something troubled him I loved del always will a legend so talented why why did it happen rip del loved always
RIP DEL We Still Listening To You 2022
What a super star….now singing in a heavenly choir🙏🏼
I will never believe he committed suicide because nobody like him. This guy was adored by millions. I wish he would have been part of the Willburys. There is a few people who I felt bad when they passed. Elvis Del Shannon and Ricky Nelson are just a few.
It sincerely is a crying shame that Del suffered the way that he did... its like you can accomplish so much, but when depression takes over you, you never see that success. You never are truly satisfied with yourself.. i can relate to a degree..
Breaks my heart.... Del Shannon was incredibly talented!!!! Was compared to Roy Orbison with his voice.... So sad
Love his music
RIP Del sadly missed. Southern Ohio
RIP Del from Australia.
Del was the last Traveling Wilbury. How good would you have to be to get into that group as Roy Orbison's replacement? Thanks Del, we're still listening.
Thanks Del, for being an indelible peace of the American Rock.
A life millions would have loved to have lived so much talent people loved him one of my favorites man is never satisfied always wants more the devil never rest
I used to love his music as a 12 year old. How sad that he gave up.
Gave up NOP!!!
del is number one to me love you del
nice to see your still out there rockin Caro, happy new year from rockin kb!!!!
No Doubts that this a "shitty" report !
As life-long fan of Del+admirer of his talents, I must say that I still have great doubts in his "suicide" ,depending on the "reason" that his career was "down" !! Especialy in "that times" with having a new (its filled up with new hits!!) album out,replacing Roy at the "Travellin Willbs.",working together with great Jeff Lynn+Tom Petty,mentioned in the press(even here in fucking Germany!!) + so on, it was more a "climbing up" again !!!
Love this man and his music!
What a treasure in my life time again Spencer Marshall thx u..
R. I. P. Del Shannon ❤️
What a shame he died he was so good. Love his voice wrote a a lot of good songs he was a star...
This is the first time a ever heard the song "Walk Away ". Wished they would release it. It is a great song.
He had a big Booming voice, powerful , yet very melodic, the crowds loved him. His songs are iconic. I've even read that he was always afraid of going broke, but with all his hits that was never going to be a reality. Why, why, I do know that Prozac was partly responsible. He was on it for a while during the time of his death and couldn't sleep with it .I was on it too. Insomnia and depression are a toxic cocktail . I know his last wife was talking about them suing the drug company that manufactured Prozac. I never heard the outcome. RIP Del .. you're in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . I wish you could have held out a little longer my brother . Your really missed !
yes, suicide is no stranger to my family but i do know all drugs have side effects but prozac along with other psych drugs can bring a person to commit suicide... whatever the case such a shame.
Dick Clark hit the nail on the head with me as a pastor that preaches funerals! The preacher said he was happy but he wasn’t , makes me examine myself
The only person that knew the answers, took them with him to the grave. Everything else is guess work and that's all it will ever be. So many people make assumptions that it is to do with the fame.
A simple truth: He was in pain. R.I.P.
Was he still drinking at the time?
Knowing 'anti'depressants I'm sure that would have made him worse.
What a great STAR!
I Gave Charles Drop Down And Get Me , Walk away and Rock On Every Song on his Last Love Hook Line and Sinker Charles Was Working On country music when I first met him and I told him you're not a country guy you are a rock and roller it's true he was my sponsor for 14 years and AAA I think he had a year more than me I send will be celebrating 40 Years of sobriety and I owe most of it to Charles I found him a studio in the Backwoods Saugus California and I always talk to him about music I always told him that every album he did he had to put at least one oldies on it and every song I told him to do he would do I loved him like a dad my favorite uncle a brother he was an amazing man we used to split BLTs and hash browns at the weigh station and at the health store on Lyons in Newhall I always knew that I was going to do something with music. So is always good friends with his family and ended up the last year's with his daughter Jodi that I love with all my heart and still miss her as much as I miss anyone including Charles I could tell story after Story but everything I said was true I remember after drop down and get me come out he said Bobby we have a bullet it was 30 on the charge and I was thinking well it's great but my name's not on anything but I was so happy to see how he was I gave him all that and he gave me much more I have my own All Star Band now and been riding for the last 12 years with Steve Miller's drummer Gary mallaber Eddie money's bass player Ralph Carter I started playing with Ray Charles when Ray got sick send Brad rabuchin that was with Ray Charles for Last 5 Years join my band and Big L Walker from The Temptations and Four Tops... I got to hire Mike Finnegan from Electric ladyland now it's Bonnie red and Johnny Rochelle that produced Bonnie raitt's album of the year 2004 to help me with my CD it should be out this summer 2018 not to show that I'm just not kidding around I've been playing guitar for 55 years and though Del showed me a few tricks I was already playing guitar but held back no one really knows my life and what I've been through myself I just want to rock and roll till the day I die and I'll Always Love Charles and Jody Westover till the day I die I love them with all my heart and soul... Bobby Hart 2018...
Bobby Hart thanks for your interesting comments, any true fan of rock and roll would I'm sure still miss Del, odd isn't it that today many of the old rockers from that era are still rocking out and still sounding great even though many have passed on, Del had many demons I guess? booze being one, but under all that I learned from family and friends he was a very decent guy and he was always polite and courteous the 4 times I met him - died at 55 gee all those future songs and performances we've all lost since 1990 - what a waste - always in my thoughts!
@@rockinkb It's 2020 and I still miss him
**I know how it feels to realize 'your best days are behind you now' and you must admit to yourself "I'm old and don't have what I used to have and I'm afraid of the future"** (that 'fear' kills you...it makes a mockery of all you did before, and convinces you "You missed your chance" somehow)
His Country song ' In My Arms Again " was a would- be smash SMASH! & Shame on his Nashville Record Label company for not promoting it. It was our most requested song at KXOL Ft Worth & yet the record company just sat on their ass.
Never give up your dream ever. You will never know what tomarrow might bring. Have faith in your talent , if you don't who will ? MAKE PEOPLE LISTEN
How tacky is this? The man suffered from clinical depression, huge difference between depression and being unhappy. I hate the media.
Most of the media is more sophisticated than this.
CelestialWoodway Are they?
Charles C no they suck.
you don't go on Prozac if you are unhappy
@@CelestialWoodway Really? What channel do you watch?
If you're depressed, focus on helping others who need it and stop focusing on yourself.
The question is, who deserves it?
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I couldn't believe it when I heard it
This entertainment news magazine was produced and televised in the Miami Fort Lauderdale area on wsvn channel 7.. and yes, the reporter is Penny Daniels...who loved to sensationalize virtually anything for ratings. Like many who used to work for wsvn. Although some say that the practice is still common on that network
Love his singing
So so sad
Alguien que pueda comentar si tuvo hijos ??? Si dejo heredado su gran talento ???
Still miss you RIP
I wish someone could of reached out to him, such a waste.......
RIP DEL SHANNON
Can't begin to say how much I couldn't stand Penny Daniels and the entire Channel 7 news platform. A true embarrassment how they ask a "probing" lead question only to answer it by dubbing in his song lyric As for Del, a sad ending for a all-time rock and roller. RIP Del...
RIP Del
Its those darn pills
Love you del 🌹
Prozac killed del Shannon
My heart bleeds
Heart break 💔
Why did his manager says he’s mad at the man who killed Him I never heard anybody taking your own life with a 22 rifle
Who is the lady anchor?
How sad he had it all.
tcb del!
sad I love his tunes
i am crying for you my dear Del Shannon..
His first wife treated him like shit refusing him access to there kids cause he remarried no wonder he started drinkin
Always loved him ! i think what killed him is this time of year 2000 and more when real music died...
There is no music nowadays...thats why people knowing that listen only music of the 50'..60's..70's...
Very, very sad
I was só young.
Call it a a cold case please
❤
wasn't the way they say.....you know better. truth sets you free. del shannon is gone..
he was great !
If you sing along with the tune runaway Sadly he should have put that gun away. Put That gun away that gun gun gun gun away. I wonder wa wa wa wonder Why why why. Very sad. Del was good people
i dont appreciate this woman reporting about Dels suicide... only he really knows what hell his life was for him to commit suicide.
I can't help but think with all his success, did Del really do it? OR was Del a victim at the hands of foul play? Huuuuummm?
I dont think of his death in the traditional sense, but, foul play yes. I dont think it was planned and there was not suicide note. His wife hit the nail on the head. If you look at the combination of Prozac and alcohol it can be a deadly combination and it was - pharmaceutical industry foul play.
As a person with depression, I know how he felt. I've come close to suicide several times. My family was the only thing that stopped me.
@@daviddonaghy7568 I really feel for you, try and stay strong for yourself and your family.
Was it suicide,
Did any one think some one might have shot him look into it
No
That camera change at 0:57 wooow
If only Tom Petty hadn’t poached Howie Epstein, Del might still be with us.
I don’t think he got over it.