Dion's "Runaround Sue" tops charts in 1961

"Runaround Sue" 45 single picture sleeve

Runaround Sue album

Dion's "Runaround Sue" hit the top of the charts this day in 1961.  It marked his first solo hit shortly after the split with the Belmonts.  The album of the same name also contained another signature song of his called "The Wanderer".  Here's some video footage of Dion doing this #1 smash...