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Runnin' Away (Sly and the Family Stone song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Runnin' Away'" is a song by American band Sly and the Family Stone. It was released as a single in early 1972 and appears on their 1971 album, 'There's a Riot Goin' On'. The song reached No. 23 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot 100 and No. 15 on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart. Outside the U.S., "Runnin' Away" reached No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart.
Paul Haig version
In 1982, Scottish musician and former Josef K lead singer Paul Haig recorded his version of "Running Away". It was released as his debut single and reached No. 19 on the UK Indie Chart.Lazell, Barry (1998) 'Indie Hits 19801989', Cherry Red Books, , p. 107
In Belgium, it was released on the independent record label, Les Disques Du Crepuscule.
Track listing
# "Running Away"# "Time"
Other cover versions
*It was later covered by artists such as the Raincoats and the Colourfield, whose version peaked at No. 84 in the UK.
References
Category:1971 songs
Category:1972 singles
Category:Songs written by Sly Stone
Category:Sly and the Family Stone songs
Category:1982 debut singles
Category:Paul Haig songs
Category:1987 singles
Category:The Colourfield songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Sly Stone
Category:Epic Records singles
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