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. The song was released on 11 March 2016 through Republic Records as the sixth and final single from his debut studio album ''

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'' (2015) after originally being included on Bay's 2014 ''

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'' EP. The single version was re-recorded in 2016 at Abbey Road Studios for

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with 54 pence from every download will go to the fundraising appeal . Bay told Digital Spy "There's a universally positive message, which is

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's ethos. It's about saying we can help, we can work together, and we can achieve something better." Bay performed the song live on stage at the Sports Relief 2016 on 18 March 2016.

Reception

Michelle Geslani from Consequence of Sound said "Maybe it’s the soothing hum of the piano, the sing-a-long worthy melodies that rise and fall with grace, or the soulful devotion of the whole thing... Either way, it’s a captivating listen through and through."

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Running" was directed by James Russell and released onto

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on 11 March 2016.

Charts

Release history

References

2016 singles 2015 songs Republic Records singles James Bay (singer) songs Songs written by James Bay (singer) Charity singles {{2010s-UK-single-stub