[14] In the early 1980s, Vee moved his family from Los Angeles to near St. Dylan's autobiography mentions Vee and provides complimentary details about their friendship, both professional and personal. [1] It was first recorded by Golden Gate Quartet in 1946 and first issued later that year by the Jubalaires. Revisit the awesome glory of Night Ranger and Damn Yankees: cheesily-acted videos, catchy guitar licks, long hair, and lyrics that are just plain relatable. Now and then, you need someone older Run to Him Lyrics: Alright, ready, guys? ", charted in the lower reaches of the Billboard pop chart in early 1960. He received the North Dakota Roughrider Award in 1999. Griffith loved the song also, and played the demo for Clive Davis, the chairman/CEO of Arista. [19] The following week it reached its peak position of number 15 on the chart. [4] In 2014 he was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame. [15] The next week it leaped to number 34 on the chart and reached the Top 20 in its fourth week of release. The first Bee Gees single without drummer Geoff Bridgford as he left the band in January that year. 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Someone has hurt you, and torn you apart I lived here a while back, and since that time, I've played all over the world, with all kinds of people. Originally intended to be a break-up song, it was approved by the production and stars. But the most beautiful person I've ever been on the stage with, was a man who is here tonight, who used to sing a song called "Suzie Baby". Maybe you can show your appreciation with just a round of applause. Dylan said (in a video recording of the concert): Thank you everyone, thank you friends. He had six gold singles in his career. [18], Internationally, "Run to You" was a moderate hit like in the US. The "All I Want" singer went through a long depression, playing some shows when he didn't want to be alive. Eventually, the song was not only approved by Davis and Houston, but by Mick Jackson, the director of The Bodyguard, actor/producer Kevin Costner and Gary LeMel, President of Music at Warner Bros. Nothing to pay for and nothing to choose / "Run to Him," take three / It's a precarious position, a suicide mission / I'm gonna burn my old house down / I'm gonna burn that sucker to the ground [19] The song was performed live several times during that album's supporting concert tour. But we recorded it and then he recorded it. Am I unwise to open up your eyes to love me, Run to me whenever you're lonely "Run To Him" was written by Jack Keller and Gerry Goffin under the mighty tutelage of Aldon music at the much-lauded Brill Building in New York City (Keller was the more established writer at this point - he co-wrote two #1 hits of 1960, both for Connie Francis: "My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own" and "Everybody's Somebody's Fool"). Bobby's original band, The Shadows, backed him on the road, but changed their name to The Strangers upon learning of the UK band The Shadows who backed Cliff Richard. [4], Vee was born in Fargo, North Dakota, to Sydney Ronald Velline (a chef, pianist and fiddle player) and Saima Cecelia Tapanila, in a family of Norwegian and Finnish heritage. His fourth release, a revival of the Clovers' doo-wop ballad "Devil or Angel" (U.S. number six), brought him into the big time with U.S. buyers. The music video for "Run to You" features scenes from The Bodyguard intercut with scenes of an angelic Houston running on clouds. Cloud, Minnesota, where he and Karen organized annual fundraising concerts to provide music and arts facilities for local children. 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According to Billboard magazine, he had thirty-eight Hot 100 chart hits, ten of which reached the Top 20. 1 hit for James Ingram, "I Don't Have the Heart", but that didn't necessarily give them an edge in placing a song for The Bodyguardsoundtrack. [8][9] Three weeks later the single reached its peak position of number 31 on both the charts in the July 17, 1993 issue. Do you know which of these thespians charted? Velline, then 15 years old, and a hastily assembled band of Fargo schoolboys (including his older brother Bill)[6] calling themselves the Shadows volunteered for and were given the unenviable job of filling in for Holly and his band at the Moorhead engagement. Originally intended to be a break-up song, it was approved by the production and stars. "[6], Though "Run to You" is one of Houston's most recognized songs worldwide, the chart performance was not as successful as her previous hit singles' at the time of its release, due to the fact its parent album, The Bodyguard soundtrack, had already sold 21 million copies globally at that point and most consumers had the song by simply owning the soundtrack. They had not backed him since 1963. This was probably quite intentional. [11], This version has appeared in the Fox series Gotham, during the episode titled "What the Little Bird Told Him". Copyright: Writer(s): Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Barry Gibb Lyrics Terms of Use. However, that was merely the record label giving a name to the studio musicians working that day. He has cited as influences, producer Snuff Garrett and his personal manager, Arnold Mills.[5]. A promotional video for this song was filmed in black and white, featuring Barry and Robin singing in front of Maurice's grand piano. The evolution of the symbol that was Prince's name from 1993-2000. [14] In Canada, the song debuted at number 86 on the RPM 100 Hits Tracks chart, the issue dated July 10, 1993. [12] It also featured in the season three episode of NBC series The Blacklist, "The Director: Conclusion", and in the CBC series Republic of Doyle, where it closed episode 10 of season 2, "The Special Detective". 27 Best Ever Songs From Movie Soundtracks; NEW SONG: Shawn Mendes - "Wonder" - LYRICS; HOT SONG: BLACKPINK – "Lovesick Girls" - LYRICS; Check Out. [22] The song was then released as a standalone digital download and streaming single on October 18, 2019, in tandem with a tour by the band. They then redemoed the song and sent the new version to Davis. Robin recalled, "We recorded 'Run to Me' and Andy Williams cut it on his LP.