"Run" is a single released by Indie band Vampire Weekend. It is the sixth and final single from their second album Contra, and was released in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2010.[2] There was no music video produced. Lead singer Ezra Koenig said that the song was based on the Bruce Springsteen song, "Born to Run".[3]
| "Run" | ||||
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| Single by Vampire Weekend | ||||
| from the album Contra | ||||
| Released | December 13, 2010 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:52 | |||
| Label | XL | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Rostam Batmanglij | |||
| Vampire Weekend singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
editThe Quietus writer Darren Lee said that the bleep-aided, sashaying majesty of "Run" showed the band playing to their strengths.[4]
Track listing
edit- CD Single[5]
- "Run (Radio Edit)" – 3:40
- "Run" – 3:52
- Digital download
- "Run" – 3:52
Personnel
editVampire Weekend
- Ezra Koenig – lead vocals, guitar
- Rostam Batmanglij – piano, background vocals, vocal harmonies, keyboards, harpsichord, VSS-30, drum, synth, sampler programming
- Christopher Tomson – drums
- Chris Baio – bass
Technical
- Rostam Batmanglij – mixing, engineering
- Justin Gerrish – mixing, engineering
- Shane Stoneback – engineering
- Fernando Lodeiro – engineering assistance
- Emily Lazar – mastering
- Joe LaPorta – assistant mastering engineering
Charts
edit| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 26 |
References
edit- ^ "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ "Run by Vampire Weekend". 7Digital. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "Vampire Weekend's Track-By-Track Guide To 'Contra'". NME. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "Vampire Weekend - Contra review". The Quietus. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "Vampire Weekend - Run on Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ "Vampire Weekend Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
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