"Run with Us" is the end theme song for the 1980s television series ''

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''. It was written by

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, Jon Stroll and Steve Lunt. The song was originally recorded by Steve Lunt for the first season in 1985 but was later covered by and is more associated with

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and included on her first album ''

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'', as well as being heard at the end of every ''Raccoons'' episode from the second season until the series ended in 1991. The song featured in several episodes of the series. Lunt's version is set to be released in a remastered form from the original tapes alongside a remaster of Lougheed's cover as part of the show's 40th anniversary.

Notable appearances and cover versions

* The song was included in the closing credits of Canadian filmmaker

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's film ''

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''. * The song was featured on '' Cover Boy'', an EP by British singer

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. * The song was covered by

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on the album ''Cinematography 2: Back in the Habit''. * A dance remix version was recorded by British pop duo

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. * Synthpop duo Glitterwølf performed a cover of the song with Mandi Harkett for their album ''Spectrum''. * The song was covered by Swiss rockers Black Diamonds on their chart breaking 2024 album Destination Paradise.

References

1985 songs 1987 debut singles Songs written for animated series Animated series theme songs Children's television theme songs Songs about friendship The Raccoons Music videos shot in Toronto {{1980s-pop-song-stub