Run Run Run
The Velvet Underground
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Teenage Mary said to Uncle Dave I sold my soul, must be saved Gonna take a walk down to Union Square You never know who you're gonna find there You gotta run, run, run, run, run Take a drag or two Run, run, run, run, run Gypsy Death and you Tell you whatcha do Marguerita Passion had to get her fix She wasn't well, she was getting sick Went to sell her soul, she wasn't high Didn't know, thinks she could buy it And she would run, run, run, run, run Take a drag or two Run, run, run, run, run Gypsy Death and you Tell you whatcha do Seasick Sarah had a golden nose Hobnail boots wrapped around her toes When she turned blue, all the angels screamed They didn't know, they couldn't make the scene She had to run, run, run, run, run Take a drag or two Run, run, run, run, run Gypsy Death and you Tell you whatcha do Beardless Harry, what a waste Couldn't even get a small town taste Rode the trolleys down to forty seven Figured he was good to get himself to heaven 'Cause he had to run, run, run, run, run Take a drag or two Run, run, run, run, run Gypsy Death and you Tell you whatcha do
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Run Run Run" is included in The Velvet Underground & Nico's self-titled debut album, which was released in March 1967.
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Notable MusiciansThe Velvet Underground was led by Lou Reed, whose gritty, provocative lyrics were innovative for the time. Reed was the chief songwriter and sung the vocals for "Run Run Run". Nico, a German singer, model, and actress, was invited by manager Andy Warhol to contribute vocals on the first album of The Velvet Underground and gained much of her fame from this involvement.
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Lyrics InspirationThe song is noted for its depiction of Warhol's New York City scene, with lyrics referencing "uptight" visitors from the suburbs and individuals lost in their drug consumption.
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Influence on Rock MusicThe Velvet Underground & Nico's music, including "Run Run Run", was initially a commercial failure, however, it is now widely recognized as one of the most influential rock albums of all time due to its incorporation of experimental sound, provocative lyrics and avant-garde aesthetics.
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Unique Guitar Solo"Run Run Run" contains a somewhat unique guitar solo which was created by Lou Reed using an ostrich guitar.
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Enduring LegacyDespite its initial lack of commercial success, "Run Run Run" and other songs from The Velvet Underground & Nico's debut album continue to influence many contemporary bands and artists.
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Connected to Andy WarholThe album on which "Run Run Run" appeared is also known as the "banana album" due to its famous cover artwork featuring a banana, designed by Warhol. The artist was known for his direct involvement in the conceptual and visual elements of The Velvet Underground & Nico project.
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Live PerformanceThe song "Run Run Run" was also a staple of The Velvet Underground's live performances and features on their "The Velvet Underground & Nico: Deluxe Edition" album.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often point to "Run Run Run" as exemplifying The Velvet Underground's ability to blend basic, often stark musical structures with subversive lyrical content.
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Genre Definition"Run Run Run", along with the rest of The Velvet Underground & Nico's debut album, is often credited with shaping the punk, art rock, and indie rock genres.
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