Run Away (Salsoul Orchestra song)
| "Run Away" | |
|---|---|
Magic Journey | |
| B-side | "Album Version/Full Version" |
| Released | 1977 |
| Recorded | 1976 |
| Genre | Disco, R&B, Soul |
| Length | 4:44 (Album version/B-side track single) 2:30 (A-side single version) |
| Label | Salsoul |
| Songwriter(s) | Vincent Montana Jr., Ronnie James, Janice Gugliuzza |
| Producer(s) | Vincent Montana Jr. |
"Run Away" is a 1977 disco single written by Ronnie James and Vincent Montana, Jr. and performed by the
Magic Journey album.[1] Along with the tracks, "Magic Bird of Fire", and "Getaway", "Run Away" went to #3 on the US disco chart.[2] On the soul chart, "Run Away" peaked at #84.[3]
Cover Versions
- In 1997, Nuyorican Soul covered the song, with featured vocals by La India. This version went to number one on the US dance charts.[4]
- In 2009, British proto-goth-jazz singer Bobby Klang took his version to number 88 in the Belgian charts.
See also
References
- ^ "The Salsoul Orchestra - Magic Journey (Vinyl, LP, Album)". Discogs.com. 1977. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 226.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 509.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 169.