Young Hearts Run Free
Candi Staton
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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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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.
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Artist ProfileThe song was performed by Candi Staton, an American singer-songwriter who is often referred to as the "First Lady of Southern Soul."
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Release YearThe song was released in 1976.
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song saw significant success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart and No. 20 on the Hot 100.
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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.
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Song WriterThe anthem of empowerment was written by David Crawford who wanted to encourage Candi Staton to get out of an abusive relationship.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered the song or sampled it in their music, including Rod Stewart, Kym Mazelle, and Gloria Estefan, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Movie Feature"Young Hearts Run Free" was notably featured in the 1996 film adaptation of "Romeo + Juliet" starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.
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RecognitionAccording to the RIAA, "Young Hearts Run Free" achieved certified gold status, having sold over 500,000 copies.
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Remixed VersionsOver the years, the song has seen a number of remixed versions that have kept it popular on the dance floor.
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Social ImpactDue to its lyrics promoting female empowerment and independence, the song has become a regular on playlists for various women's rights events and rallies.
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Comeback ImpactThe 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.
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LegacyToday, "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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