Young Turks
Rod Stewart
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Billy left his home with a dollar in his pocket and a head full of dreams. He said somehow, some way, it's gotta get better than this. Patti packed her bags, left a note for her momma, she was just seventeen, There were tears in her eyes when she kissed her little sister goodbye. They held each other tight as they drove on through the night they were so excited. We got just one shot of life, let's take it while we're still not afraid. Because life is so brief and time is a thief when you're undecided. And like a fistful of sand, it can slip right through your hands. Young hearts be free tonight. Time is on your side, Don't let them put you down, don't let 'em push you around, Don't let 'em ever change your point of view. Paradise was closed so they headed for the coast in a blissful manner. They took a two room apartment that was jumping ev'ry night of the week. Happiness was found in each other's arms as expected, yeah Billy pierced his ears, drove a pickup like a lunatic, ooh! Young hearts be free tonight.Time is on your side, Don't let them put you down, don't let 'em push you around, Don't let 'em ever change your point of view. Young hearts be free tonight. Time is on your side. Billy wrote a letter back home to Patti's parents tryin' to explain. He said we're both real sorry that it had to turn out this way. But there ain't no point in talking when there's nobody list'ning so we just ran away Patti gave birth to a ten pound baby boy, yeah! Young hearts be free tonight, time is on your side. Young hearts be free tonight, time is on your side. Young hearts be free tonight, time in on your side. Young hearts gotta run free, be free, live free Time is on, time is on your side Time, time, time, time is on your side Is on your side Is on your side Is on your side Young heart be free tonight Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight, yeah
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Written by: Rod Stewart, Duane Hitchings, Kevin Savigar, Carmine Appice Jr
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10 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"Young Turks" was released by Rod Stewart in 1981. It was one of the tracks in his album called "Tonight I'm Yours". The song is also popularly known as "Young Hearts Be Free Tonight", which is the song's chorus.
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Chart PerformanceOn the US Billboard Hot 100, "Young Turks" secured the 5th position. In Australia, the song secured the 11th position, and in Canada, its rank was the 10th. All these rankings were based on year-end charts in 1982.
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Music and LyricsThe lyrics of the "Young Turks" were penned down by Stewart, Duane Hitchings, Carmine Appice, and Kevin Savigar. The song tells the story of a young couple named Billy and Patti who decide to run away to be together, despite opposition from their parents.
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Innovative Music VideoThe music video for "Young Turks" is noted for being one of the first to prominently feature break dancing. The music video was aired on MTV, making Rod Stewart one of the older performers to embrace the new medium of music video.
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Synth-DrivenThe song is recognized for its strong, catchy synthesizer melody, representing a departure from Stewart's earlier, more rock 'n' roll and folksy sound. This was a product of the 80s where pop music was being heavily influenced by electronic and synth sounds.
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Cover Versions"Young Turks" has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence. Notable covers include versions by indie rock band Pelle Carlberg and British soul and pop band Simply Red.
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Cultural ImpactThe phrase "young turks," used in the song title, is originally used to describe a group of people involved in a political or social movement for reform. However, with Rod Stewart's song, it took on a more general meaning, referring to young people who are rebellious and energetic.
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Live Performances"Young Turks" is a staple in Stewart's live performances. It has been included in various concert tours and live albums over the years since its release.
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Liaison with MoviesThe song has been used in several film soundtracks adding a layer of influence to the pop culture. Most notably, it was featured in the 2009 film "Adventureland".
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Notable LyricsThe song has a famous line, "Young hearts be free tonight. Time is on your side," which is often cited and referenced, even though it is not the actual song title.
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