Elvis Presley SINGS A DEL SHANNON SONG? Runaway | REACTION

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This is my reaction to Elvis Presley Runaway. This is also my first time hearing Runaway 1969 reaction
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[@timcarr6401]

Elvis gave the band and orchestra time to prepare for "The Wonder Of You" folling "Runaway." Hey, we're into 1970 now and you still haven't done "Swing Down Sweet Chariot" from the movie "The Trouble With Girls." The movie came out in 1969, but the recording was made in 1968.

[@thepuma2012]

i also have to comment on his guy that picks the songs for Seph. A lot of the januari 69 recordings also have not been reacted to yet. Runaway was on on album from 1970, and despite the album states recorded february 1970. Runaway was recorded august 1969.So this one is a bit early reacted to.

[@jjbud3124]

I don't think he's done Let Us Pray or Rubberneckin either, but maybe I missed (although don't know how that could have happened). They were both part of Change of Habit and he did the other movie songs (missed the best ones).😊

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

@@thepuma2012 What? I thought SEPH Picked his own songs to react to??? Who said someone else did? Curious? Do you realize HOW HARD It must be with All Of Elvis's Songs / Rehearsals / Live's / Song Scenes / Interviews ETC -- ?? Seph took this on - Nobody has Done this!!!! If He misses one He misses one - People will remind him at times He's been doing this for a long time Starting with Elvis 1953 -

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

Would Ya'll Leave SEPH Alone YOU take on WHAT HE IS DOING!!!!!

[@jjbud3124]

@@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya Please chill, friend. ♥ Seph does not pick the songs. He has told the person who does to keep them in year order but mix them up. All I'm doing is commenting on the missed ones. No one is abusing Seph. Posts are here to comment. Seph has no idea what songs might be missing from the playlist. He's never heard them before. I, for one, love Seph and what he's doing. It's not hurting his feelings to learn that a song or two has been missed so he can tell his helper or not, as he pleases.

[@nancy9891]

This is Elvis taking a song and making it his own. Thank you Seph for your Elvis history.

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

When Elvis DOES A SONG / SINGS IT / ARRANGES IT HE MAKES IT HIS OWN!!!! FOR ME DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SONG HE SINGS THERE IS MORE EMOTION EXPRESSION AND TOO HOW HE ARRANGES THE MUSIC - MANY HAVE NO CLUE HOW MUCH SAY ELVIS HAD IN THE MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS -- GENIUS - GREAT REACTION DARLING

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

Also Elvis Extra Article here: Known for a powerful stage presence in total command of every room he has ever worked. But backstage at the International Hotel on July 31, 1969, Elvis Presley was packing back and forth like a panther. In a few minutes, he would march out into what was then the largest showroom in Las Vegas, holding 2.000 people. Dressed in a chic black tunic and bell bottoms that matched his long but neatly combed black-tinted hair. Elvis Presley stepped onstage last week at the International Hotel in Las Vegas and launched into the driving beat of 'Blue Suede Shoes'. The audience of 2,000, most of them over 30, roared and squealed in nostalgic appreciation. In spite of his updated look, Elvis hadn't changed at all in the nearly nine years since his last personal appearance. Shaking, gyrating and quivering, he again proved himself worthy of his nickname, The Pelvis. Through nervousness caused him to sing 'Love my, me tender' for 'Love Me Tender', the pasty-faced enchanter quickly settled down to work his oleaginous charms, backed by a 30-piece orchestra, a five-man combo and a chorus of seven. Oozing the sullen sexuality that threw the America into a state of shock in the 50's, he groaned and swiveled through a medley of 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Don't Be Cruel', 'Heartbreak Hotel', 'All Shook Up' and 'Hound Dog'. It was hard to believe he was 34 and no longer 19 years old. In fact, there are several unbelievable things about Elvis, but the most incredible is his staying power in a world where meteoric careers fade like shooting stars, Presley shot to the top in 1956 with 'Heartbreak Hotel' and has stayed in the uppermost tax bracket ever since. Forty-seven of his singles have sold more than a million copies. He has made 32 movies, currently turning them out at a rate of four year and raking in a cool million plus half the profits for each. Presley's income is estimated at $5 million a year and he spends it freely. Among his purchases are an antebellum mansion called Graceland near Memphis (the house is painted luminous blue and gold and glows in the dark), and a succession of cars including a gold Cadillac. No ones knows how much the boy from Memphis is being paid for his four week Las Vegas stand but, according to Presley associate, 'Coming in on the heels of Barbra Streisand, you know that it's over a million'. When, during a news conference after the opening, a British entrepreneur offered Elvis a million pounds sterling for one appearance in London, it was Parker who answered: 'Bring me a deposit tomorrow'. Presley doesn't seem to mind letting Parker run interference, for he likes privacy and spends his free time holed up at one of his houses with his wife, his infant daughter and a group of buddy-bodyguards sometimes called the 'Memphis Mafia'. Elvis arrived in Las Vegas a week before the show and immediately began rehearsing five hours a day-losing 10 pounds in the process. 'He's really working on this one', said a stagehand. 'He doesn't know if he can still cut it.' Presley magic was in his loyal fans, mostly women who lined his corridor suite. Only celebrities and big spenders were there opening night to hear Presley sing a lot of oldies and one new song, with a new message aimed at the black rock market. 'In The Ghetto' chronicles the evils of poverty in a Chicago slum and could signal the birth of a social conscience for Presley. Another recent record release, 'If I Can Dream', proclaims brotherhood according to the gospel of Martin Luther King, but did not appear on the Vegas program. When asked if these songs marked a new direction he might take, Elvis answered, 'I go by the material. When I got 'In The Ghetto', I couldn't turn it down. It was too big'. It's selling big, too-more than a million to date. Presley's plans include other personal appearances, through no dates have been specified, and more movie roles. 'I'm going after more serious material', he said. 'I'm tired of playing a guy who gets into a fight, then starts singing to the guy he's just beat up'. And of course, the granddaddy of rock will continue trying to catch up with the times, sensing that he can't trade on the power of nostalgia forever. 'There are a lot of new records out now that have the same sound I started. But they're better', he admitted, 'I mean, you can't compare a song like 'Yesterday' with 'Hound Dog', can you?' As Elvis came off the stage, he had tears in his eyes and was soaked in sweat, but this was the sweat of a job well done. - Joe Esposito. Note: I had to include this in a separate comment. Happy reading! P.S. Graceland was built in 1939 by the Moore family. Long after the Antebellum period in the American South. Elvis bought Graceland from Ruth Toof (maiden name Moore) in 1957 for a little over 100K in US dollars and included in the bill of sale his old home on Audubon Drive. Interestingly, according to the official Graceland website, Elvis also signed a 25 year mortgage agreement during the purchase of Graceland.

[@John-c6d5i]

Hey Sammy, I haven't seen you post in awhile. Maybe I missed you. Nevertheless, it is good to see another informative post by you.

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

@@John-c6d5i I forgot to add another note: Graceland was built in 1939, well after the Antebellum period in the American South. I should have noted that incorrection. Anyway, you are so welcome! I have been posting. Only later in the day during the week days. (I'm on the West Coast in America so different time zone.) My absolute pleasure as always! Glad you enjoy reading! Hope all is well with you & yours 💖🙏💕

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

*WOW* - WICKED RESEARCH SAMMY BOO - Could you send me that Article???? Please!!!!! Sounds similar to that Other UK Journalist I sent you??? Love You

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

@@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya Oh of course Tonya Dearest! Consider it done! Love you too 💖😘

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

@@sammy_the_uncool2702 LOVE YOU TOO GIRLY AND THANKS

[@nycsue]

Elvis was singing this I believe it was during his 1969 engagements. Del Shannon actually came to one of his shows and Elvis introduced him. I heard it on a couple of the FTD albums. Fantastic to listen to Elvis in all his glory ❤

[@jjbud3124]

What can't he sing? He makes every song his own. I listen to him every day and I'm loving seeing a new generation "get" Elvis. Stevie Wonder was around.

[@SephPlays]

NOthing. I have heard soooooooooo many covers of his that is better then the original. Proves a point i think :D

[@carolhayar3037]

I LOVE the natural raspiness & little cracks his voice emitted, especially prominent in this song, & in much of '69 -- almost to the point as if he had a little cold. He sounded a bit different in '69 than in '70 -- maybe he did have a bit of a cold? Del Shannon WAS good -- but Elvis was the ultimate in this song -- very fitting for his voice type. The backups are PHENOMENAL!

[@TheKopyKatz]

Best version of this song. Not just Elvis who's awesome but James Bs guitar is fire and the girls singing why why why. Brilliant 🔥🔥🔥

[@Laura-M-L]

Wow, an Elvis song I haven’t heard! I love his version! Thanks for listening to this one Seph!

[@helenludlow2331]

Love this version - Elvis puts his own style on covers and makes them his own - wish they had filmed his live concerts in 69 - how amazing that would have been to see 😘😘

[@MaryJones-vo5nz]

This was a cover, but when you put the Elvis on it it becomes something different. Elvis made any song his own. He was executive producer of his music and often the quartet members use to say when he changed arrangements he would often sit at the piano and play the cord changes for each singer. Elvis played totally by ear. If you notice in his final performance before his death, "Unchained Melody". He is accompanying himself on the piano. He has been underated as a arranger. Watch his rehearsal. Video from 1970, " Elvis Presley and the Sweet Inspiration/words". Also "Twenty Days and Twenty Nights Rehearsal". 197O. You are missing out not doing his rehearsal vids, that show his personality. Thanks. " Stranger in the Crowd" Rehearsal 1970.

[@jjbud3124]

I had an argument with someone on another channel who claimed that Elvis couldn't possibly be an arranger because he couldn't read music and was not trained to arrange music. He couldn't grasp that Elvis could do it all by ear. When you can tell each instrument when to come in, what notes to play, how loud, how quiet, and each singer the same until the music sounds just the way you want it to, you are arranging music, right?

[@williamquinlan6153]

Why Elvis is the King of Rock n Roll!

[@terrymeddings5563]

Love this version ,but I also love Del,s as well Can't miss with either.

[@mandypotts9090]

Wow not heard this one for a long time .. love it .. l now will have to play elvis on stage feb 1970 . What a Beautiful job Elvis did on a great song . I quite enjoyed your version as well 👍❤️

[@shirleyellis5897]

He was saying lets do the next song, wonder of you. Good reaction.

[@andrewoleary9704]

Watching Elvis’ rehearsals you realise he composed the orchestration himself, meticulously marrying instruments and vocals. The end result is history and that echo will never die.

[@sherrisee3752]

I love this🥰 as he puts the Elvis touch to a already great song, his sound is just so perfect❣

[@WoodsWoman822]

Thank You Seph, I didn't know Elvis did this song at his live concerts, first time I've heard it. I love both version's as well, great song 🎵 ❤

[@WoodsWoman822]

I looked it up Seph, Stevie Wonder got his start in 1961 at the age of 11. Elvis knew Michael Jackson as well, there is a an audio clip of him introducing the Jackson 5 at one of his Vegas Concerts. Elvis also took his Daughter Lisa to one of the Jackson 5 concerts and took her backstage to meet Michael in 1975 when she was 7. Lisa and Michael reconected later when she was older and they eventually got Married. ❤

[@marycorner4809]

I love this its live I can just see him moving to this lucky lucky people who actually got to see him I've got this album and I just love listening to him talking between songs good performance Seph but don't give up your day job 😂

[@SephPlays]

I would have LOVED to be in the audience on this day!! WOuld have given anything to be there!

[@maggieshome]

Elvis 69 live raw wild love it love it. Haha sing it Seph 🎶 love your reactions 💕

[@TheBohemianAngels]

Nice! Elvis rocks on this one.

[@joeraytony]

Del Shannon was a one hit wonder with this song being his one and only hit after a couple of years in the music industry. By singing this song in 69, Elvis immortalised both the song and song writer.

[@gorse9030]

In the UK he had 8 top ten hits assuming we count in the overall scheme of things 😊😊

[@colmflaherty3963]

Del Shannon was actually in the audience, and Elvis introduced him. On the Album. Funny the squeaky singing.😅

[@Colton-q7p]

Del Shannon was in the audience that night and that’s why Elvis sang it.

[@MarkRogersVOCFB]

He did it 10-15 times.

[@kimberlyruiz824]

Amazing reaction ❤he was the best

[@robbansa]

A double banger atleast imo. Elvis is not talking about Stevie Wonder, he is mentioning the next song The Wonder Of You. You also got to hear him mention his new guitar player James Burton, he helped Elvis put his new band together The TCB Band.

[@SephPlays]

SO it was JAMES! I'm glad i heard that right atleast!

[@robbansa]

@@SephPlays James Burton is one of the few people that knew Elvis that is still alive. He is considered to be one of the best country/rock'n roll guitarists in the world. He is a living legend.

[@robbansa]

Ooh, you will come across Stevie talking about Elvis in a documentary later on.

[@Wildlife_SA.]

I love your reactions Seph! 😂😂😂 you're a blast!🔥 I like this song too, foot tapping sing-a-long song! Elvis and the band/singers rock this song! And he's always having fun on stage! More Elvis please.⚡🎧🎶🔥 Once a true EP fan, you've heard and appreciate the GOAT!

[@jjbud3124]

There's only so much music you can listen to in a day. MJ was a great entertainer. Dimash has a voice that is unbelievable in its technical ability and range, although he uses autotune, so . . . . But Elvis is Elvis. The only singer that comes close to his emotional range and tone is Patsy Cline. MJ, TJ, and PC had no autotune. In fact, if they did use it, they would not have sounded the same, no ascending or descending into the notes, just zip and there you are. It sounds like a robot singing. One reason the old singers sound so good is because they didn't have it. I have yet to hear any singer who brought out the sheer emotion of Elvis (except - almost - Patsy). I just had a thought that maybe that is why most of his detractors are males who are nervous about emotion. Hmmm. I wonder.

[@gorse9030]

@@jjbud3124 Those other singers like Freddie Mercury etc. are all obviously brilliant but the thing I like and sets Elvis apart to me is typified by the first minute of his singing Are You Lonesome Tonight and the first minute of In The Ghetto - so much natural warmth and soul.

[@Wildlife_SA.]

​@@jjbud3124 I hear what you're saying, good points. 👍 However from me, I grew up with Elvis gospel songs. No tv in my Country back then, just playing his records. I listened to his voice, and listened again. Then added many of his other songs, rock, country, blues and all the rest. Only watched his vids and movies when YT/social media arrived. I had a good grounding of appreciating a solid, phenomenal voice and range! Amazing voice. I did like other music too. And today, I'm still discovering songs (gems) on YT, Elvis channels which I haven't heard before... EP is the GOAT in music, he has no rival, no equal! 🎧🎶🔥⚡🥇

[@jjbud3124]

@@Wildlife_SA. Why the "however"? 😊 I couldn't agree more.

[@carolhayar3037]

@@jjbud3124 Singers "back then" (& i'm going back to the '50's, '60's) HAD to have talent, they HAD to be good -- no "fudging" around w-the voices like now. As for the detractors, you are right in regard to that emotion thing -- but i'm sure part of it is also a jealousy thing -- even tho' no guy would ever admit that.

[@mandyheath1793]

Great song, i agree i love both versions ❤

[@roustabout583]

It was done in 1969 but included on the 1970 On Stage album

[@shadycnetwork]

In the straightest way possible I have to say I love and adore your bubbly personality. I also love the fact that you'll admit when you don't like a song. Because that means that the songs you say you like you really like. Not to throw anyone under the bus but there are many reactors who say they're enjoying what they're listening to but the look on their face says the total opposite. Keep doing your thing brother. I'm really loving these videos.

[@SephPlays]

I absolutely hate *Fake* reactions. If you don't like tell them you don't like it. Why try to fake a reaction? What do you actually gain from it!?

[@Jeri_C11]

Fun song. Elvis called him out in the audience and said I’ve been singing your song every night. It’s ripping my throat out but I’m singing it. This is from his 1969 concert. His first live appearance in 9 years. Thanks Seth. There is an album that has his Concerts from the 1969 live stage. I listened to a full concert and it was fantastic. He’d change it up every night and you’ll have interesting songs on all the concerts. Thanks so soo much Seth. 😊😊❤❤❤🎸🕺🏻🎸🕺🏻🎤🎤👏👏👏👏👏🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@dianemiller8382]

Love this❤😊😅

[@kats72951]

Seph your energy makes me happy 😊

[@MarkRogersVOCFB]

Love, love, love Elvis’ version. There are about 10-15 versions. They’re all about the same.

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

Morning Seph 🌻🌞🙋 Okay so I had to make an executive decision here. I will be focusing mostly on song info & Elvis info pertaining to the dates & number of times he performed this song live. For anyone interested in reading more in- depth about Del Shannon (whose real name was Charles Westover) I will leave a link to his Wiki bio page. I will also be leaving a link to the live comparison series featuring this song as done by Elvis over on Leon's channel at the end (he really does have quite the collection of Elvis song content which I appreciate). Righty- O, then! Song info first! Runaway" is a number-one Billboard Hot 100 song made famous by Del Shannon in 1961. It was written by Shannon and keyboardist Max Crook, and became a major international hit. It topped the Billboard charts for four consecutive weeks, and Billboard ranked it as the No. 5 song for 1961. It was No. 472 on the 2010 version of Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and No. 466 on the 2004 version. Singer-guitarist Charles Westover and keyboard player Max Crook performed together as members of "Charlie Johnson and the Big Little Show Band" in Battle Creek, Michigan, before their group won a recording contract in 1960. Westover took the new stage name "Del Shannon", and Crook, who had invented his own clavioline-based electric keyboard called a Musitron, became "Maximilian". After their first recording session for Big Top Records in New York City had ended in failure, their manager Ollie McLaughlin persuaded them to rewrite and re-record an earlier song they had written, "Little Runaway", to highlight Crook's unusual instrumental sound. On January 21, 1961, they recorded "Runaway" at Bell Sound Studios in New York City, with Harry Balk as producer, Fred Weinberg as audio engineer and also session musicians on several sections: session musician Al Caiola on guitar, Moe Wechsler on piano, and Crook playing the central Musitron break. Other musicians on the record included Al Casamenti and Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, Milt Hinton on bass, and Joe Marshall on drums. Bill Ramall, who was the arranger for the session, also played baritone sax. After recording in A minor, producer Balk sped up the recording to pitch just below a B-flat minor. "Runaway" was released in February 1961 and was immediately successful. On April 10 of that year, Shannon appeared on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, helping to catapult it to the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained for four weeks. Two months later, it reached number one on the UK's Record Retailer chart, spending three weeks in that position. On Billboard's Hot R&B Sides, "Runaway" peaked at number three. The song was ranked No. 5 on Billboard's end of year "Hot 100 for 1961 - Top Sides of the Year" and No. 9 on Cash Box's "Top 100 Chart Hits of 1961". Now then, Elvis actually performed "Runaway" live in 1969 Las Vegas at The International Hotel a total number of 18 times. He did not include this song in his set at his very first live show there on July 31, 1969 (Opening Show; Elvis only gave one concert/ show on his opening date to perform the very first time in Las Vegas's largest Showroom at the time 2,000 seats which was a 1,000 more seats than at Frank Sinatra's former residency in The Copa Room at The Sands Hotel.) So the first time Elvis performed "Runaway" was during his 12th live performance at The International on August 6, 1969 during the Dinner Show (also sometimes called the Opening Show or OS abbreviated). Full list of dates & shows listed below: Version 1: 08/06/ 1969 Dinner Show Version 2: 08/07/ 1969 Dinner Show Version 3: 08/08/1969 Midnight Show Version 4: 08/12/1969 Dinner Show Version 5: 08/14/1969 Dinner Show Version 6: 08/15/1969 Midnight Show Version 7: 08/16/1969 Midnight Show Version 8: 08/21/1969 Midnight Show Version 9: 08/22/1969 Dinner Show Version 10: 08/22/1969 Midnight Show Version 11: 08/23/1969 Dinner Show Version 12: 08/23/1969 Midnight Show Version 13: 08/24/1969 Dinner Show Version 14: 08/24/1969 Midnight Show Version 15: 08/25/1969 Dinner Show Version 16: 08/25/1969 Midnight Show Version 17: 08/26/1969 Dinner Show Version 18: 08/26/1969 Midnight Show Additional Info: Las Vegas, July 31, 1969- August 28, 1969 (57 shows in total) Musicians (excluding Elvis since he was technically The Front Man of what would be later be called The TCB Band)/ Original Band Members: Lead Guitar: James Burton Rhythm Guitar: John Wilkinson Bass: Jerry Scheff Piano: Larry Muhoberac Drums: Ronnie Tutt Acoustic Guitar: Charlie Hodge Back Up Vocals Groups: The Sweet Inspirations (ladies) The Imperials (gents) Orchestra: Bobby Morris & The Bobby Morris Orchestra Comedian: Sammy Shore Notes: Glen D. Hardin replaced Larry Muhoberac in 1970 after receiving a phone call from Elvis himself. Joe Guercio and his orchestra would also replace Bobby Morris and The Bobby Morris Orchestra in 1970. Glen D. Hardin was with Elvis & the TCB Band from 1970- 1976. Joe Guercio and his orchestra stayed on with Elvis from 1970- 1977. Now for the promised links below: Del Shannon Wiki bio page link: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Shannon Elvis "Runaway" Live Comparison Series link: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3iWaqShhZ59iLs 44+ minutes long, just FYI everyone. And that is Seph & everyone! Seph GREAT GREAT GREAT REACTION! ABSOLUTELY SUPERB! DIAMONDS 💎💎💎💎💎 & STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👌👌👌👌👌 CHEF'S 💋 THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF YOUR BEST ELVIS REACTIONS YET! THANK YOU, THANK YOU VERY MUCH 😉 TCB ⚡ & TLC ❤ & peace ✌& blessings 🙏 to you & yours & to one & all here as well 💕 P.S. Thank you to Leon for being such an excellent source of info! Hey Seph's Dad 👋 Hope you are doing well 💕 P.P.S: On Stage (subtitled February, 1970) is a live album by American singer Elvis Presley, released by RCA Records in June 1970. It was recorded between February 17 and 19, 1970 and August 22 and 25, 1969 at the International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. The album reached number 13 on both the Billboard 200 and country music charts. It was certified Gold on February 23, 1971, and Platinum on July 15, 1999, by the Recording Industry Association of America. Additional Note: This particular version you reacted to Seph is from the August 25, 1969 Dinner Show.

[@dannad123]

Love this! Although it was on an album in 1970, this was actually recorded in Vegas in august of 1969!

[@Ntass1]

Banger 2 times.

[@dcftcb7764]

Haven’t even watched this and I know you’re going to love this! 👑✌️

[@MarkRogersVOCFB]

This was recorded in August 1969 and released on his February 1970 Live album.

[@sammy_the_uncool2702]

@MarkRogersVOCFB You are correct. The On Stage February 1970 album also has live performances from August 22, 1969 and August 25, 1969 included on it. Elvis performed "Runaway" 18 times in 1969 at The Las Vegas International. The one Seph reacted to is the live performance from the August 25, 1969 Dinner Show version.

[@mrchips4489]

Loved the song when it was released by Del Shannon, loved it even more when Elvis performed it; as you stated, Elvis added 'the rock' to it. Great reaction; thanks!

[@michaellawliss3049]

Freakn banger and a half!! 🔥🔥🔥🎙🎼

[@marenkuether-ulberg3311]

I love that you dance to good musical jams Seph. You’ve helped a new Elvis fan at 60 yrs get to know his musical archive, thanks from Washington State US for giving us the treat of you and the Elvis. Oh that *voice*!

[@SephPlays]

I'm glad its not just me hearing Elvis sing these songs for the first time! Sometimes it feels like im the only one!!

[@martineethier3388]

Wow Seph you really dig that one don't you !!!!!!!!!!

[@SephPlays]

It was incredible 😍

[@ronaldhol9175]

Unless I was a chipmunk , I would RUNAWAY from your rendition of Runaway, Septh....LOL !

[@SephPlays]

Also all the dogs in the neighbourhood started to howl when i was singing haha

[@Elvista]

Oh, I love Elvis' arrangement and rendition of this song.....on my daily Elvis playlist 🤘🏼💯⚡❤️

[@TheUltimateElvisChannelbyLeon]

Great stuff. This is just a taster of what awaits you in regards to the live stuff Seph - all depending on how deep you want to dive into that stuff. A dive well worth taking - rest assured! Although Elvis’ first show on his return to live performing was on 31 July 1969, this song was not performed during that show and the earliest known rendition is from his dinner show of 6 August. The version released on 1970's "On Stage" album which chronicled Elvis' in February 1970, was the first time we heard "Runaway" performed by Elvis. Ironically, it was actually one of two songs on that album recorded at his August 1969 Las Vegas engagement. In the case of this song it was recorded during the dinner show of 25 August 1969. Before release it underwent a few adjustments beginning on 26 September 1969 at RCA's Studio A in Nashville where James Burton re-recorded his guitar solo, which was officially titled "guitar solo repair". At the same studio on 31 March 1970, additional vocal overdubs were recorded, which was repeated on 1 April.

[@joelschwartz4920]

Steph,Great review. Just as a side note regarding this album- it is the only one ever released without the name of the artist on the cover. Only the King could do this!

[@kathifielder1110]

I thought you were going to burst into song way before the end. Great job of controlling yourself! 🤣 I think you and your little chipmunk voice reached BANGER status. What a fun reaction!!

[@SephPlays]

Hahaha the urge to sing was strong in this one 😂

[@allandickson8576]

brilliant - he said do the wonder of you. Oh and Stevie Wonder was around from 1960 or so - was actually known as little stevie wonder as was a child singer, much like the jackson five and the osmonds.

[@SephPlays]

OHHH thats what was said xD Makes much more sense!

[@janetb.8683]

Del Shannon's biggest hit, it's such a great song & I love the way Elvis changes it up, but I can't split them either Seph, equal double bangers all round! Nice cover too Seph, just needs a little work? 😁

[@SephPlays]

Hahaha i think it needs more then a little work 🤣 my neighbour thought i needed an exorcist 😂

[@janetb.8683]

​Haha at least you didn't have dogs howling at your door, I hope? 🤣

[@SephPlays]

Ohhhh ya! They be howlin! Haha

[@janetb.8683]

​@@SephPlays😂😂😂

[@lindabratcher4457]

I know it's Del Shannon's old song but it's reminiescent of Kentucky Rain in the story line.

[@gorse9030]

I prefer the Del Shannon studio version which was a huge hit across the world back in 1961.. Saying that this driving live version from Elvis has his inimitable charismatic stamp on it and is more than passable.

[@lorrainedewaldon-holmes4190]

I have this song as well

[@SuzanneLapierre3280]

Steph, I prefer your version than Elvis 🎉😂😂😂😂😂! I love your Channel, i am a big fan of Elvis, and your reaction always honest is really appreciate. Sorry for my bad English…. My first language is French ( from Québec) have a nice day!

[@SephPlays]

Hahaha awww thank you Suzanne!! ❤️

[@jjbud3124]

Seph, Tonya is correct. It would be better to pin the statement at the top of the comments. Everyone is more likely to see it there and quit complaining. People never seem to read the blurb at the top. I can be guilty of that too. Much love. You're doing a wonderful job and my favorite reactor.❤

[@jjbud3124]

For Elvis fans: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boKsgaKnf6yMY6c Just a story about Elvis. No music, so Seph can watch it if he wants.

[@lechat8533]

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[@t.m.5969]

I like Del Shannon's better he does all the parts his high notes are ridiculous! but it's a good rockin' one from Elvis

[@Mark-iv7np]

Good cover tho I prefer Dels version fyi this fantastic song was selling 80,000 copies a day for a few weeks at first. The "musitron" early version of a synthesizer was built especially for this song. This songs is 60 plus yrs old dug it much back in the day, still do

[@jamesharrison7354]

lower key than Del's........ still great