Del Shannon (birth name Charles Weedon Westover) would have turned 83 years old today, 30 December 2017. In honor of his birthday, I'm sharing a high quality upload of his often overlooked 1968 album "The Further Adventures of Charles Westover".
For most of my life, Del Shannon was only "Runaway" or "Hats Off to Larry". I didn't realize until the last couple of years just how deep his discography goes, how many great covers he performed, or the great songs he penned that found fame elsewhere (think Peter and Gordon's "I Go to Pieces" -- yep, Del wrote that one!) The man had a beautiful, versatile, and powerful voice. It was suited for country music, for rock music... whatever Del attempted, it sounded genuine and earnest, and he owned it!
"The Further Adventures of Charles Westover" (bonus tracks included) captures his versatility. There are elements of rock, country, psych, and much more. Strong songwriting, strong performances, lush and organic instrumentation. This album easily became my most listened to record of 2017 and I will continue to hold it dear in years to come.
So, put on some good headphones, kick back, and enjoy one of the best albums you've never heard!
Tracklist
1 Thinkin' It Over (0:00)
2 Be My Friend (2:59)
3 Silver Birch (5:28)
4 I Think I Love You (8:36)
5 River Cool (12:58)
6 Colour Flashing Hair (16:22)
7 Gemini (20:16)
8 Runnin' On Back (23:42)
9 Conquer (27:23)
10 Been So Long (30:39)
11 Magical Music Box (33:44)
12 New Orleans (Mardi Gras) (37:25)
Bonus Tracks
13 What's A Matter Baby (42:45)
14 Early In The Morning (45:41)
15 In My Arms Again (48:13)
16 She (50:45)
17 Runaway '67 (53:26)
18 Stand Up (56:54)
19 The House Where Nobody Lives (59:36)
20 You Don't Love Me (1:02:14)
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