Runnin' Away (Sly and the Family Stone song)

"Runnin' Away" is a song by American band Sly and the Family Stone. It was released as a single in early 1972 and appears on their 1971 album, There's a Riot Goin' On. The song reached no. 23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and no. 17 on the UK Singles Chart.

It was later covered by artists such as Paul Haig, The Raincoats and The Colourfield.

Paul Haig version

"Running Away"

Single by Paul Haig

Released

May 1982

Format

7", 12"

Recorded

1982

Sly Stone

Paul Haig

Paul Haig singles chronology

"Running Away"
(1982)

"Justice"
(1983)

"Running Away" was recorded by Scottish musician and former Josef K lead singer Paul Haig in 1982. It reached no. 19 on the UK Indie Chart.^[1]

In Belgium, it was released on the independent record label, Les Disques Du Crepuscule.

Track listing

"Running Away"
"Time"

References

↑ Lazell, Barry (1998) Indie Hits 1980–1989, Cherry Red Books, ISBN 0-9517206-9-4, p. 107

Sly and the Family Stone
Sly Stone Freddie Stone Rose Stone Cynthia Robinson Greg Errico Jerry Martini Larry Graham
Studio albums	A Whole New Thing (1967) Dance to the Music (1968) Life (1968) Stand! (1969) There's a Riot Goin' On (1971) Fresh (1973) Small Talk (1974) High on You (Sly Stone, 1975) Heard Ya Missed Me, Well I'm Back (1976) Back on the Right Track (1979) Ain't But the One Way (1982) I'm Back! Family & Friends (Sly Stone, 2011)
Live albums	The Woodstock Experience (2009)
Compilations	Greatest Hits Ten Years Too Soon Sly & the Family Stone Anthology Who in the Funk Do You Think You Are: The Warner Bros. Recordings Rock and Roll The Essential Sly & the Family Stone Different Strokes by Different Folks Higher! The Collection
Singles	"Underdog" "Dance to the Music" "Dance à la Musique" "Life" "Everyday People" "Stand!" "Hot Fun in the Summertime" "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" "I Want to Take You Higher" "Family Affair" "Runnin' Away" "(You Caught Me) Smilin'" "I Ain't Got Nobody" "If You Want Me to Stay" "Frisky" "Time for Livin'" "Loose Booty" "I Get High on You" "Le Lo Li" "Crossword Puzzle" "Blessing in Disguise" "Family Again"
Additional personnel	Vet Stone Mary McCreary Elva Mouton Gerry Gibson Rustee Allen Pat Rizzo Andy Newmark Bill Lordan Vicki Blackwell Jim Strassburg
Related articles	Awards Discography Sly Stone solo discography Members Little Sister
Book Category

Paul Haig
Studio albums	Rhythm of Life (1983) The Warp of Pure Fun (1985) Chain (1989) Cinematique (1992) Coincidence vs Fate (1993) Cinematique 2 (2001) Cinematique 3 (2003)
Compilation albums	European Sun (1988) Then Again (2004)
Singles	"Running Away" "Blue For You" "Heaven Sent" "Never Give Up (Party Party)" "Justice" "Big Blue World" "The Only Truth" "Heaven Help You Now" "Love Eternal" "Scottish Christmas" "Torchomatic" "Something Good" "I Believe in You" "Surrender"
Related	Josef K The Only Fun in Town Malcolm Ross

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