And onto the X Factor stage walks 27-year-old Sam Black, a plasterer by trade, who has never before sung in front of a crowd. In fact, it was his girlfriend that applied to the show for him–so he’s here and a bit nervous. He chooses to sing Dion’s “Runaround Sue,” a timeless and iconic song that has left a lasting impact on the landscape of popular music.

Released in 1961, it quickly became a chart-topping hit and solidified its place as a classic in the rock and roll genre. The song was performed by American singer Dion DiMucci, known mononymously as Dion, who also co-wrote it with Ernie Maresca. I think you’re going to love the way this goes. Watch the full video below and please leave us a Facebook comment to let us know what you thought!

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