Runaround Sue
Dion
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Here's my story, it's sad but true It's about a girl that I once knew She took my love then ran around With every single guy in town Yeah I should have known it from the very start This girl will leave me with a broken heart Now listen people what I'm telling you A keep away from a Runaround Sue I might miss her lips and the smile on her face The touch of her hair and this girl's warm embrace So if you don't want to cry like I do A keep away from-a Runaround Sue Ah, she likes to travel around She'll love you and she'll put you down Now people let me put you wise Sue goes out with other guys Here's the moral and the story from the guy who knows I fell in love and my love still grows Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll say Keep away from-a Runaround Sue Yeah keep away from this girl I don't know what she'll doe Keep away from Sue She likes to travel around She'll love you and she'll put you down Now people let me put you wise She goes out with other guys Here's the moral and the story from the guy who knows I fell in love and my love still grows Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll say Keep away from a Runaround Sue Stay away from that girl Don't you know what she'll do now
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Written by: Dion Di Mucci, Ernie Maresca
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Origin"Runaround Sue" is a song authored and performed by Dion DiMucci, better known just as Dion, in collaboration with his longtime friend Ernie Maresca.
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Release DateThe song was released in September 1961.
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Influence"Runaround Sue" is identified as one of the key tracks that shaped the doo-wop genre in the early 1960s.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, maintaining that position for two weeks.
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SalesThe song went on to sell over a million copies in America alone.
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International SuccessOutside the United States, "Runaround Sue" also did well, peaking at No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe official music video includes Dion along with a group of dancers. Dion is seen singing the song, while a girl (Sue) dances around with different men.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics warn young men about a woman who loves to see others in love with her while she rejects them, a portrayal based on Dion's personal experiences.
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CollaborationThis was one of the many successful songs Dion co-wrote with Ernie Maresca.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Runaround Sue," including Leif Garrett, John Spencer, and Hound Dog Taylor.
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RecognitionIn 2002, "Runaround Sue" was honored with a position in the Grammy Hall of Fame for its influence on the music industry.
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Sample in Pop CultureThe G-Eazy's song "Runaround Sue" from 2011 mirrors Dion's original song both in the title and lyrics as well, becoming a homage to the classic hit.
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Re-recordingDion re-recorded the song in 2000 for the album "Déjà Nu".
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Performance RecognitionDion's vocal performance on "Runaround Sue" has been widely praised for its energy and expressiveness.
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Maresca's ContributionErnie Maresca was a pivotal contributor to Dion's work, with "Runaround Sue" being one of their most successful collaborations.
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