Del Shannon | Runaway, “Crime Story” Version. In 1986 producer Michael Mann asked Del Shannon to re-record “Runaway” as the opening theme for his new television drama series, “Crime Story”, which was aired on NBC. Parts of the song were re-written for the series which was recorded in June, 1986. "Crime Story" was an American crime drama television series, created by Chuck Adamson and Gustave Reininger and produced by Michael Mann. The show ran for two seasons from September 18, 1986, to May 10,

Del Shannon | Runaway, Live On Letterman. This is arguably the best live version of "Runaway" recorded. Performed live on Tuesday, February 10, 1987 at Studio 6-A, NBC Studios, New York on Late Night with David Letterman. Backing Del is Paul Shaffer (Keys) and 'The World's Most Dangerous Band'; Sid McGinnis (Guitar), Anton Fig (Drums) and Will Lee (Bass). Video from Worldwide Pants Inc. | All Things Del Shannon

Del Shannon's song "Runaway" was used as the police TV theme for the 1986-1988 NBC series Crime Story. For the show, Shannon re-recorded the song in 1986 with a new, faster arrangement to serve as the opening theme. Original song: The original "Runaway" was a 1961 N°1 hit for Del Shannon on both sides of the Atlantic. | Reeling rocking n rolling