Young Hearts Run Free

Candi Staton

About Young Hearts Run Free

"Young Hearts Run Free" is a disco song written by David Crawford and originally recorded by American soul singer Candi Staton in 1976.


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What's the sense in sharing
This one and only life?
Endin' up just another lost and lonely wife
You'll count up the years
And they will be filled with tears
Love only breaks up, to start over again
You'll get the babies, but you won't have your man
While he is busy loving every woman that he can, uh-huh
Say "I'm gonna leave" a hundred times a day
It's easier said than done
When you just can't break away
(When you just can't break away)

Oh, young hearts run free
Never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me
My man and me
Ooh, young hearts, to yourself be true
Don't be no fool when love really don't love you
Don't love you

It's high time now, just one crack at life
Who wants to live in, in trouble and strife
My mind must be free
To learn all I can about me, uh-huh

I'm gonna love me, for the rest of my days
Encourage the babies every time they say
Self-preservation is what's really going on today
Say "I'm gonna turn loose" a thousand times a day
But how can I turn loose
When I just can't break away?
(When I just can't break away)

Oh, young hearts run free
They'll never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me
You and me
Ooooh, young hearts, to yourself be true
Don't be no fool when love really don't love you
Don't love you

Oh, young hearts run free
They'll never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me
My man and me
Oh-oh-oh, young hearts, to yourself be true
Don't be no fool when love really don't love you
It don't love you

Oh, young hearts run free
They'll never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me
My man and me
Oh, young hearts, to yourself be true
Don't be no fool when love really don't love you
Don't love you

Oh, young hearts run free
They'll never be hung up
Hung up like my man and me

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Candi Staton

Candi Staton ( /ˈsteɪtən/; born Canzetta Maria Staton; March 13, 1940, Hanceville, Alabama) is an American soul and gospel singer, best known for her 1970 remake of Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man" and her 1976 disco hit "Young Hearts Run Free". In Europe her biggest selling record is the anthemic You Got The Love from 1986 released in collaboration with The Source. Staton was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: David Crawford

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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14 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Young Hearts Run Free" is a song in the genres of R&B, Soul, and Disco.
Artist Profile
The song was performed by Candi Staton, an American singer-songwriter who is often referred to as the "First Lady of Southern Soul."
Release Year
The song was released in 1976.
Album Details
"Young Hearts Run Free" is also the title of the album on which the song appears. It was Staton's fourth studio album.
Chart Performance
The song saw significant success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart and No. 20 on the Hot 100.
Global Success
"Young Hearts Run Free" became a hit not just in the United States but also in the United Kingdom where it peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles chart.
Song Writer
The anthem of empowerment was written by David Crawford who wanted to encourage Candi Staton to get out of an abusive relationship.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered the song or sampled it in their music, including Rod Stewart, Kym Mazelle, and Gloria Estefan, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
Movie Feature
"Young Hearts Run Free" was notably featured in the 1996 film adaptation of "Romeo + Juliet" starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.
Recognition
According to the RIAA, "Young Hearts Run Free" achieved certified gold status, having sold over 500,000 copies.
Remixed Versions
Over the years, the song has seen a number of remixed versions that have kept it popular on the dance floor.
Social Impact
Due to its lyrics promoting female empowerment and independence, the song has become a regular on playlists for various women's rights events and rallies.
Comeback Impact
The success of the track marked a comeback for Staton, who had several chart hits in the 1960s but had seen her popularity wane in the years just before its release.
Legacy
Today, "Young Hearts Run Free" is recognized as one of the defining moments of the disco era and a signature song for Candi Staton.

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