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Run to My Lovin' Arms
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Wikipedia article
"'Run to My Lovin' Arms'" is a song written by Tony Powers and George Fischoff. It was first released as a single by American singer April Young on 30 April 1965. However, it is better known for being released by English singer Billy Fury in September 1965, whose version peaked at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart.
Billy Fury version
Release and reception
"Run to My Lovin' Arms" was released with the B-side "Where Do You Run", written by Neil Diamond and his then-wife Joyce Posner.Reviewed in 'Record Mirror', "Run to My Lovin' Arms" was described as "an unexpected and sudden follow-up. Song is typical of about four years ago, and is a slow builder with a tremendous climax. Very well sung with a delicate, yet powerful backing". Derek Johnson for 'New Musical Express' was "impressed by the conviction and sincerity with which Billy Fury interprets his lyrics thee days, and this flair is again evident in "Run To My Lovin' Arms"". "It's another of those rockaballads in which he specialises, without the pretentious opening of some of his discs".
Track listing
'7": Decca / F 12230'# "Run to My Lovin' Arms" 2:51
# "Where Do You Run" 2:01
Charts
Other cover versions
* In May 1965, American group Jay and the Americans covered the song on their album 'Blockbusters'.
* In October 1965, American singer Lenny Welch released a cover of the song which peaked at number 96 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.
* In February 1966, American trio the Lettermen released a cover of the song as a non-album B-side to "You'll Be Needin' Me".
* In 1966, Italian singer Fausto Leali released an Italian-language version of the song, titled "Devi pensare a me", on his album Fausto 'Leali e I Suoi Novelty'.
* In 1968, American singer Billy Medley covered the song on his debut solo album 'Bill Medley 100%'.
* In 1989, English singer Freddie Starr covered the song on his album 'After the Laughter'.
References
Category:Billy Fury songs
Category:The Lettermen songs
Category:1965 singles
Category:1965 songs
Category:Decca Records singles
Category:Songs written by George Fischoff
Category:Songs written by Tony Powers
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