Run to My Lovin' Arms explained

Run to My Lovin' Arms
Cover:	Billy Fury Run to My Lovin' Arms.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Billy Fury
B-Side:	Where Do You Run
Recorded:	1965
Studio:	Decca Studios, London
Genre:	Rock and roll
Length:	2:51
Label:	Decca
Producer:	Billtone
Prev Title:	In Thoughts of You
Prev Year:	1965
Next Title:	I'll Never Quite Get Over You
Next Year:	1966

"Run to My Lovin' Arms" is a song written by Tony Powers and George Fischoff. It was first released as a single by American singer April Young on 30 April 1965.^[1] However, it is better known for being released by English singer Billy Fury in September 1965, whose version peaked at number 25 on the Record Retailer Top 50.

Billy Fury version

Release and reception

"Run to My Lovin' Arms" was released with the B-side "Where Do You Run", written by Neil Diamond and his then-wife Joyce Posner.^[2]

Reviewed in Record Mirror, "Run to My Lovin' Arms" was described as "an unexpected and sudden follow-up. Song is typical of about four years ago, and is a slow builder with a tremendous climax. Very well sung with a delicate, yet powerful backing".^[3] Derek Johnson for New Musical Express was "impressed by the conviction and sincerity with which Billy Fury interprets his lyrics thee days, and this flair is again evident in "Run To My Lovin' Arms"". "It's another of those rockaballads in which he specialises, without the pretentious opening of some of his discs".^[4]

Track listing

7": Decca / F 12230

1. "Run to My Lovin' Arms" – 2:51
2. "Where Do You Run" – 2:01

Charts

Chart (1965)	Peak position
UK Disc Top 30^[5]	23
UK Melody Maker Top 50^[6]	24
UK New Musical Express Top 30^[7]	23
UK Record Retailer Top 50^[8]	25

Other cover versions

• In May 1965, American group Jay and the Americans covered the song on their album Blockbusters.^[9]
• In October 1965, American singer Lenny Welch released a cover of the song which peaked at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100.^[10]
• In February 1966, American trio the Lettermen released a cover of the song as a non-album B-side to "You'll Be Needin' Me".^[11]
• In 1966, Italian singer Fausto Leali released an Italian-language version of the song, titled "Devi pensare a me", on his album Fausto Leali e I Suoi Novelty.^[12]
• In 1968, American singer Billy Medley covered the song on his debut solo album Bill Medley 100%.^[13]
• In 1989, English singer Freddie Starr covered the song on his album After the Laughter.^[14]

Notes and References

1. Web site: April Young - Run To My Lovin' Arms. 45cat. 2022-02-08.
2. Web site: Billy Fury – Run To My Lovin' Arms (1965, Vinyl). 2021-09-03. Discogs. 1965 .
3. 4 September 1965. New Singles. Record Mirror. 9. 8 February 2022.
4. 3 September 1965. Billy Fury so sincere. New Musical Express. 4. 8 February 2022.
5. 25 September 1965. Top 30. Disc.
6. 25 September 1965. Melody Maker Pop 50. Melody Maker. 2.
7. 24 September 1965. NME Top Thirty. New Musical Express. 5. 8 February 2022.
8. Web site: Billy Fury full Official Chart History Official Charts Company. 2022-10-02. www.officialcharts.com.
9. Web site: Jay And The Americans - Blockbusters. Discogs. 1965 . en. 2022-02-08.
10. Web site: Run to My Lovin' Arms (song by Lenny Welch) ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts. 2022-02-08. www.musicvf.com.
11. Web site: The Lettermen - You'll Be Needin' Me. 45cat. 2022-02-08.
12. Web site: Fausto Leali E I Suoi Novelty - Fausto Leali E I Suoi Novelty. Discogs. 1966 . en. 2022-02-08.
13. Web site: Bill Medley - 100%. Discogs. 1968 . en. 2022-02-08.
14. Web site: Freddie Starr - After The Laughter. Discogs. 18 November 1989 . en. 2022-02-08.