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Run and Tell That

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Wikipedia article


"'Run and Tell That'" is an R&B song in the 2002 musical 'Hairspray', performed by the African-American character Seaweed.

Production



The phrase "Run And Tell That" is traced back to African American religious and secular songs. Literally, it means: "to exhort someone to go quickly and give information or news to another person or persons", however in this context it is more like "declaring to your adversary you will succeed in the near future, and that he or she should let the world world know that fact". This is Seaweed's only solo song.

Synopsis



The song has Seaweed singing about black pride stating, "The blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice" and the realities associated with being marginalized by a white society.

Analysis



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Critical reception



CinemaBlend said the song was "show-stopping" and "eye-popping in its energy". DemonMedia described it as a "soulful number". Reviewing the 2007 film version, FilmJournal wrote Elijah Kelley "simply sizzles in his featured number". Slate wrote it was a "group dance number".

References



Category:Songs from Hairspray (musical)

Category:2002 songs

Category:Song articles with missing songwriters


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