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Runaround Sue

Music by Dion Francis DiMucci, Lyrics by Dion Francis DiMucci

Originally Performed by Dion & The Belmonts

"Runaround Sue" is a pop song, in a doo-wop style, originally a US No. 1 hit for the singer Dion during 1961 after he split with the Belmonts. The song ranked No. 351 on the Rolling Stone list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". The song was written by Dion with Ernie Maresca, and tells the story of a disloyal lover.

Release Date: 1961

Runaround Sue

North Shore A Cappella

Individual Folios

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Jeff Funk : Runaround Sue

Let your men re-create the sounds of the 60s with this Jeff Funk arrangement. It topped the pop charts in 1961!

Arranger: Jeff Funk | Composer: Ernest Maresca

Roger Emerson : Runaround Sue

Here's a great motivator for guys' groups! The 1961 #1 hit by Dion is a doo-wop classic, with triadic harmonics, and lead solo to bring down the house!

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Dion Francis DiMucci | Lyricist: Dion Francis DiMucci Performed By: Dion & The Belmonts