Del Shannon - Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow The Sun) Lyrics

Very sad that he committed Suicide. Most of therm seem to come to bad ends, Drugs, suicide, accidents. Aircraft accidents seem to be common amongst pop singers. I think the sudden wealth which they come into has a large bearing on it.

This is spiritual

A true rock star!!!!!! The real McCoy . No freaking ghost writers. He did it all! Extraordinary talent!!

Great story! Beautiful! Here's to 50 more years!!! Xoxo

Long live the memory of the late, great Del Shannon.
xoxo The Clarences

Most of his songs although upbeat are written in a minor key which gives it a sad feel to it.

I played keyboard in a upstate NY house band in 1965. Del Shannon arrived to do a show, with only his guitar. We knew his songs, and I got to play the solo on his Runaway. We were too young to realize how lucky we were. After the set Del changed his clothes, grabbed his guitar case, and left. He was a very nice guy. We took a few pictures of the event.

Mafia III brought me here ! 😁

He was one of the great rock artists of the era. RUNAWAY, HATS OFF TO LARRY, LITTLE TOWN FLIRT, KEEP SEARCHIN', first Beatles song in America (FROM ME TO YOU), first Rolling Stones song in America (UNDER MY THUMB).

I just heard this song playing in a Jim's diner tonight.

Mafia III

Also Fiona had made its remix in 1988 (The last album)

Great song love it

I love this song so much. It has a haunting quality and gives me shivers!

I remember this - leaving FLA on our last day of vacation when I was 12. Going back to the north(er) where it was snowing. I was pissed and I didn't want to go!!!

Luv the minor keys of this song; he and his gal running off into the forever sunset..........

this is my lullaby

I love how at the end of the song, it just becomes pure hysteria

In the years leading up to his death, Shannon suffered from depression. On February 8, 1990, he committed suicide with a firearm at his home in Santa Clarita, California. Shannon was cremated, and his ashes were scattered.
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Joe Fowler very sad

@Esme Mohair oh don't I know it ):

I don't think Del ever fully realized how much he was revered as one of America's most appreciated rock artists. Had George Harrison gotten him to join the Traveling Wilburys, who knows how far they could have all gone.

WEEE-OOOH!! Brilliant. :)

Don't say Dick say Dell. Dick, not being dog is why. Dell is searching for to follow the SON. How about I.T. search engine like Dell? Being Mr. Shannon Sun High and Dell. Good Man and Great Song, Thanks, Brian new mass of goon-e Dell communications. Great searching too all, Koller Time to munch brother.

Jeff Lynne visiting Coopersville Michigan brought me here.

i live in coopersville michigan

GREAT song from 1964...

I love Del Shannon and his music 🎶💖

Still got the 45

I don't how true this is, but i read somewhere, that Del Shannon wrote this song,about Charlie Starkweather and his girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate, the teenagers who both went on a murder rampage, through Nebraska USA, in 1957???

Twinkle Starshine did you ever find out?

Totally underrated...those that know him, truly love him...he should be a national icon...

You're so right (international icon,actually)!

OH OH OH!!!LOVE.

If it wasn't for Denny's restraunt, I wouldn't be here. Follow the sun

......could this be the perfect pop song......?

The people we had to run and hide from was my late wife's entire family.

I was born early 50's. This song just appeared in my head the other morning and I had to look it up. I had no idea it was Del Shannon. I don't think I've heard it since when it came out; memory is a strange and wonderful thing! I only could have named "Runaway" if asked about him. This is cool as well though.

My parents were so cool. Yes that is why I am here . Cheers from a 1978 kid. <3

This was deals last top ten hit and his best

...and there they go, running off into the sunset, hand in hand

People who commit suicide don't know God; plz don't die without God......

Godspeed Del

Just heard this on the radio,i've dabbled in Del Shannon's music before but i missed this gem.

We gotta keep sergeant sergeant!

lighters in the air for a killer tune !

Saw this guy at the odeon in Leeds in the sixties

0;57 "She's mine and i"m gonna kick her anyway":O

I've just had this song in my head all day. That's why I'm here. I loved this song in the 60's and have a great appreciation for Del Shannon. I don't even know the things y'all are talking about when say something brought you here.

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Legend.

Sounds like early 1964. Driving back from a winter new years in FL to horrible East TN. Still horrible, but I escaped.

сука и это летов спиздил

It's Amazing How Some People Don't Even Have To Really Search For What They Want, It Just Falls Into Their Hands, Other People Search For Almost A Lifetime, Until It's Too Late, Before Finally Finding!

Heard this song today on the 60's on 6, Siriusxm, n I was hoping he was gonna "follow the Son" but I guess not. Very catchy tune!!

This super classic by Del Shannon still tears me - who still sits still, which is beyond help! From how clean he hits the high notes from 1:56, you can see very well, the outstanding octave volume he had. Thank you very much for uploading from Germany.

another classic from del shannon

No one will understand what I've gotta do
I've gotta find a place to hide with my baby by my side
She's been hurt so much, they treat her mean and cruel
They try to keep us far apart, there's only one thing left we can do

We gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to hide
Searchin', searchin', she'll be by my side
If we gotta keep on the run, we'll follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh
Follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh

Doesn't matter, doesn't matter what people might say
She's mine and I'm gonna take her anyway

Gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to stay
Searchin', searchin', every night and day
If we gotta keep on the run, we'll follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh
Follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh

We gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to hide
Searchin', searchin', she'll be by my side
If we gotta keep on the run we'll follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh
Follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh
Follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh, follow the sun-ah

Doesn’t matter what people might say.
Even if legally I’m a pedophile to-da-ay

The soundtrack of my life!

this is his best , it's great song , yes love it .

When this song first came out, one of my friends kept singing it non-stop; he couldn't get it out of his head. Then it came on the radio, and he sang to the radio; and I heard the song myself. That was 1964. The next time I hear this song is 2018, on you tube.

Miss you del boy 😢

Hey, at one time Del Shannon was THE man. He was what was happening and had tons of fans. Tom Petty even wrote about he and Del Running Down a Dream.

I bought this Stateside 45 rpm single in January, 1965, when I was 17, going on 18 and I still have it in my collection. Two or three minutes of pure magic, that's what singles were all about in those days and this one is no exception. A great song sung by a great singer with a great production. It still sounds marvellous after nearly 54 years and there's nothing today that sounds anywhere near as marvellous, let alone will still do so 54 years from now.

My girl was 17 so fuck the haters you gotta be happy not them you live your life for you not them

Splendida

Read this was loosely inspired by Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate.

I did not know that. Still, it's a great song by Del Shannon. 📻🎤

No one will understand what I've gotta do
I've gotta find a place to hide with my baby by my side
She's been hurt so much, they treat her mean and cruel
They try to keep us far apart, there's only one thing left we can do

We gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to hide
Searchin', searchin', she'll be by my side
If we gotta keep on the run, we'll follow the sun-ah, whee-ooh
Follow the sun-ah, whee-ooh

Doesn't matter, doesn't matter what people might say
She's mine, and I'm gonna take her anyway

Gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to stay
Searchin', searchin', every night and day
If we gotta keep on the run, we'll follow the sun-ah, whee-ooh
Follow the sun-ah, whee-ooh

We gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to hide
Searchin', searchin', she'll be by my side
If we gotta keep on the run, we'll follow the sun-ah, whee-ooh
Follow the sun-ah, whee-ooh
Follow the sun-ah, whee-ooh
Follow the sun

Del Shannon (Charles Westover) used to live right door to my friends' parents house in Northridge, Calif. in the mid-1970's. I only saw him one time, but he sure left a legacy of some unforgettable superb music, that lives on!!

I lived in Northridge. Guest of the whore of a junk dealer named "Ben". I think it was early 70s or late 60s. Opened Bible and it said "Do not let a woman rule" so I left.

Can't believe not one person has commented on what this song is about. The fleeing of Nebraska by Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate.

I love this song but I didn't know that fact learn summat everyday

Is this really true? Would make that song unappropriate in my opinion :(

that 5-clap though, dammit

Love this song.  One of Del's all time Classics!

Perfect song

Good teast in Music brought me here

Del Shannon brought me here

This song always reminded me of the infamous Charles Starkweather. It almost recounts his adventures line by line.

His best song

another one of those great oldies, to bring back memories and good times

Great rock and roll

Love it this topmuzik.

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Didn’t even have to search babe you just came

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This song breaks my heart! Whenever I listen to it I hear the story of a white boy falling in love with a beautiful black girl in the late 50s/early 60s <3

Interesting. Whenever I listen to it I think of Charlie Starkweather.

ACE Del Shannon UNIQUE BRILLIANT

the album might of been released in 1990, but this song is older than that.

It's a Compilation album

He's so Great...strikes a chord Del Shannon, no one better or original in them sixties

Good music

So sorry you are gone Sir. I only wish I could have helped you. Because I have not only been there, I am still there. I remember listening to this song way, way back when. We do still love you Del.

Well said. I wish he was still here.

Yes we do love him! I really wish he were still here as well.

this song is pure fun!

Como Gene Pitney tienen un estilo muy personal e inclasificable.

gangster of a song

I come from mafia 3 here!

So underrated i miss him still and died poor as hell.

I didn't know and that makes me want to cry. He had so much talent

I agree with underrated. But please explain how he died "poor as hell"? The only thing poor about Del at the time of his death was his mental health. His pockets were in no way hurting.

You know this, how?

What statement are you referring to?

I agree with underrated. But please explain how he died "poor as hell"? The only thing poor about Del at the time of his death was his mental health. His pockets were in no way hurting. Pray tell us how you are aware of Del Shannon's wealth when he committed suicide!

Best song of all time.

... keep searchin' - for truth, love and your self ...:

My Fav. of Del who was one of the Greats of the 60's

Great singer I saw in East Midlands in late 60s / early 70s.

Saw him in Midlands many years ago.

Gordon from Lincoln

You lucky thing.

I bought just about every 45 he put out - I was born in 1950 and when I was 11 in 1961 I was treated to the best music ever - Motown, British Invasion ....-