"Run Away" is a 1977 disco single written by Ronnie James and Vincent Montana, Jr. and performed by the
Salsoul Orchestra
The Salsoul Orchestra was the backing band of session musicians for many acts on the New York City label Salsoul Records and, under its own name, recorded several hit singles and albums between 1975 and 1982.
History
The orchestra was formed i ...
with featured vocals by
Loleatta Holloway. The single was from the band's ''
Magic Journey'' album. Along with the tracks, "Magic Bird of Fire", and "Getaway", "Run Away" went to #3 on the US disco chart. On the soul chart, "Run Away" peaked at #84.
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.
*In 2009, British proto-goth-jazz singer Bobby Klang took his version to number 88 in the Belgian charts.
See also
*
List of number-one dance singles of 1997 (U.S.)
References
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1977 singles
1977 songs
1997 singles
Loleatta Holloway songs
Salsoul Records singles