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Born to Run (Emmylou Harris song)
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"'Born to Run'" is a song written by Paul Kennerley, and recorded by American country music artist Emmylou Harris. It was released in May 1982 as the third single from the album 'Cimarron'.
The song takes its melody from "The Death of Me," a song from 'The Legend of Jesse James', a concept album written by Kennerley. This version was performed by Johnny Cash and Levon Helm.
The song reached number 3 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was covered by country Music Artist Lee Ann Womack in 2016 on The Life & Songs Of Emmylou Harris: An All-Star Concert Celebration (Live). It was later covered by Irish actress Jessie Buckley for the 2019 country music drama film 'Wild Rose'.
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Category:1982 singles
Category:1982 songs
Category:Emmylou Harris songs
Category:Lee Ann Womack songs
Category:Songs written by Paul Kennerley
Category:Song recordings produced by Brian Ahern (producer)
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