Lea -Take It On The Run
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Published 2017-10-07
"Take It on the Run" is the fifth track on the REO Speedwagon album Hi Infidelity. It was released as a single in 1981 and reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also reached number 19 in the UK Singles Chart. The song was written by lead guitarist Gary Richrath. "Take It on the Run" was the follow-up single behind the group's number one hit, "Keep on Loving You". The single went gold on April 17, 1989. "Take It on the Run" has appeared on dozens of 'various artists' compilation albums, as well as several REO Speedwagon greatest hits albums.
This is technically the ninth video played on MTV's first day, August 1, 1981. However, the video went to black just a few seconds into the song and did not finish.
This song was released as a downloadable add-on for the Rock Band video game franchise on April 21, 2009. The cover band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes covered this song as a punk version for their live album Ruin Jonny's Bar Mitzvah. The song was most recently sampled in "Messin' Around", released by American rapper Pitbull in 2016.
All Comments (21)
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I really miss you Lea! RIP my dear friend you was a fantastic you tube singer <3
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Gorgeous sing on another favorite classic! Lea you always rock, my sweet friend!
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Oh my goodness Lea! Sounds so great! This was one of my most favorite songs back in the early 80`s! Such a big hit back then and still stands the test of time!
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I can't forget you my dear friend! I still miss you and hopes you have found a place in universe you can let your voice out! RIP
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Lea...windswept wonderful performance of an amazing song..You rock!!!!!!!!!!! xo
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That was a rocking beautiful cover beautiful cover beautifully sung and performed I loved it dear Lea excellent choice of song to cover loved it Lea bless you always Phil .
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One of the greatest songs ever. I love your cover of it. :)
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Hi Lea Absolutely brilliant my friend. You captured the energy of this great track. All the best! Geoff.
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Afantastic song!! I think at that time the musicians have made better music. Nice to see / hear you make this very beautiful. Is a very nice reminder of my youth. Many Thanks.
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Great Song ever!! Ripd!!! So great! so Beautivul !! You an Angel! ! Tears in haven vor you!!
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Wonderful as ever Lea.
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That was lovely Lea ....... a new song to me and I like it very much ........ hug from Terry XXX
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Hi dear Lea.... i will never forget you . send you a hug ,, hope Heaven finds that oke :-)
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Excellent singng as always Lea, you have such an amazing voice always lovely to listen too, have a great Sunday regards Peter
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Always enjoy listening to you. All the best. R.
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Fabulous cover Lea, great song and great superband REO Sepeedwagon !!!
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My fav REO song-lovely performance Lea.
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Lea, your choice of a song is again great. Wonderful performance!
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I love this song and your performance Lea.
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Beautiful song and superb rendition, thanks Lea, I enjoyed this...have a great week ahead 😊🎶
