"Run" is the fifth single released from
Amy Macdonald
Amy Elizabeth Macdonald (born 25 August 1987) is a Scottish singer-songwriter. In 2007, she released her debut studio album, '' This Is the Life'', which respectively produced the singles " Mr. Rock & Roll" and " This Is the Life"; the latter ...
's debut album, ''
This Is the Life''. The single was released in the UK on 3 March 2008 and peaked at #75 in the United Kingdom for 1 week. Macdonald stated on stage at
T in the Park
T in the Park festival was a major Scottish music festival that was held annually from 1994 to 2016. It was named after its main sponsor, Tennents. The event was held at Strathclyde Park, Lanarkshire, until 1996. It then moved to the disused ...
2008 that the song was inspired by a gig by
The Killers
The Killers are an American Rock music, rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass) and Dave Keuning (lead guitar, backing vocals). After going through a number of short-term bass players and drum ...
in her hometown of
Glasgow
Glasgow ( ; sco, Glesca or ; gd, Glaschu ) is the most populous city in Scotland and the fourth-most populous city in the United Kingdom, as well as being the 27th largest city by population in Europe. In 2020, it had an estimated pop ...
.
Track listing
2-Track
#"Run" 03:48
#"
Rock 'n' Roll Star (Acoustic Version)" 02:22
Maxi (Germany)
#"Run" 03:48
#"Youth of Today (Live from SWR3 New Pop Festival 2008)" 04:02
#"
Dancing in the Dark (Live from SWR3 New Pop Festival 2008)" 03:27
#"Run" (Videoclip)
Digital Download – EP
#"Run" 3:48
#"Dancing in the Dark"
#"Run" (Live at
Barrowland Ballroom
The Barrowland Ballroom (also known as Barrowlands) is a dance hall and music venue in Glasgow, Scotland.
History
The original building opened in 1934 in a mercantile area east of Glasgow's city centre, built by Maggie McIver, the "Barras Queen ...
)
#"Run" (
Steve Cradock
Stephen "Steve" Cradock (born 22 August 1969 in Solihull) is an English guitarist, most notable for playing in the rock group Ocean Colour Scene. Cradock also plays the guitar in Paul Weller's band, having appeared on all of Weller's solo reco ...
version)
Music video
The music video for "Run" features Macdonald walking through a forest at night.
Charts
Macdonald's single "Run" was released on 3 March and jumped in the top 75 at number 75,next week it was knocked out of the top 75. Run charted at #36 in Germany.
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References
External links
"Run" video
on Macdonald's official YouTube channel
2008 singles
Amy Macdonald songs
Songs written by Amy Macdonald
2008 songs
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