Love on the Run (Sons of Zion song) explained

Love on the Run
Cover:Sons of Zion - Love on the Run.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Sons of Zion featuring Jackson Owens
Album:First XV
Length:2:57
Label:Sons of Zion, Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand
Chronology:Sons of Zion
Prev Title:Crazy
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Come to Bed
Next Year:2021

"Love on the Run" is a song by New Zealand band Sons of Zion, performed in collaboration with singer Jackson Owens, released as a single in June 2021. In September 2021 for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, the band re-recorded the song as "He Aroha Hinemoa / Love on the Run". Both the English and Māori language versions of the song were hits in New Zealand.

Background and composition

Singer Jackson Owens joined Sons of Zion as a touring musician in 2019. Sons of Zion member Matthew Sadgrove wrote "Love on the Run" with Owens in mind, as the song suited his vocal range and style.[1] The song was the first time Jackson Owens performed as a lead vocalist.[2] "Love on the Run" was written to have a summer-feel, with elements of both pop and soul music,[3] and incorporates a horn section, performed by Christian Mausia and Thabani Gapara.

Release and promotion

"Love on the Run" was released as a single on 4 June 2021, through Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand.[4] [5] The band translated the song into Māori with help from Tawaroa Kawana of the band Maimoa,[6] and released this version under the name "He Aroha Hinemoa" during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori in September 2021.[7] The Māori language version references the story of Hinemoa and Tūtānekai.

"Love on the Run" was a commercial success in New Zealand. The song's music video was the most watched in New Zealand by a New Zealand artist for 2021,[8] and was awarded the radio airplay song of the year at the 2021 Waiata Māori Music Awards.[9] "He Aroha Hinemoa" was also a commercial success,[10] becoming one of the most successful songs sung in Māori for 2021 and 2022.[11] [12]

The song was featured on the band's 2022 compilation album First XV.[13]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[14]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)Position
New Zealand Artist Charts (Recorded Music NZ)[16] 17
Chart (2022)Position
New Zealand Artist Charts (Recorded Music NZ)[17] 14

Release history

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DateEditionFormat(s)Label(s)
Various4 June 2021OriginalSony[18]
2 September 2021Māori language version[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Song - Sons of Zion, Love on the Run . . 9 June 2021 . 27 April 2023.
  2. Web site: Q&A: Jackson Owens . Hype Medium . 19 September 2021 . 27 April 2023.
  3. Web site: Sons of Zion release new single with Jackson Owens on lead . Tane . Karamaina . . YouTube . 9 June 2021 . Mi, en . 27 April 2023.
  4. News: Sons of Zion Share New Single 'Love on the Run' . 4 June 2021 . Hit Up Ange . 27 April 2023.
  5. Web site: Sons Of Zion ft. Jackson Owens - Love On The Run . . 8 June 2021 . 27 April 2023.
  6. Web site: Credits / He Aroha Hinemoa / Love on the Run (feat. Jackson Owens) / Sons of Zion. Tidal. 27 April 2023.
  7. Web site: Six60, Stan Walker, Troy Kingi, Hollie Smith, more release te reo Māori songs for Waiata Athems week . Monika . Barton . 3 September 2021 . Newshub . 27 April 2023.
  8. Web site: Spotify, YouTube, Apple announce most streamed songs in New Zealand in 2021 . Daniel . Rutledge . 2 December 2021 . Newshub . 27 April 2023.
  9. Web site: Familiar names dominate Waiata Māori Music Awards . 11 October 2021 . Waatea News . 27 April 2023.
  10. Web site: Why waiata reo Māori have never been more popular . Alex . Behan . 19 September 2021 . . 27 April 2023.
  11. Web site: Te Reo Māori O Te Rārangi 10 O Runga: End of Year Charts 2021. Recorded Music NZ. 27 January 2022.
  12. Web site: Te Reo Māori O Te Rārangi 10 O Runga: End of Year Charts 2022. Recorded Music NZ. 21 December 2022.
  13. Web site: First XV. JB Hifi . 3 May 2023.
  14. Web site: Credits / Love on the Run (feat. Jackson Owens) / Sons of Zion. Tidal. 27 April 2023.
  15. Web site: 18 October 2021 . Official NZ Music Charts. Recorded Music NZ. 23 October 2021.
  16. Web site: Official Top 20 NZ Singles: End of Year Charts 2021. Recorded Music NZ. 27 January 2022.
  17. Web site: Official Top 20 NZ Singles: End of Year Charts 2022. Recorded Music NZ. 21 December 2022.
  18. Web site: Love on the Run (feat. Jackson Owens) - Single . . 27 April 2023.
  19. Web site: He Aroha Hinemoa / Love on the Run (feat. Jackson Owens) - Single . . 27 April 2023.

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