Every once in a while a song comes out that really talks to listeners. In Country many do, and that's the real beauty of our format. It also can be a small curse too, as many times the songs are way too honest for some to face, so they return to superficial music that is not near as real.
The new group, Runaway June I feel really has the right idea, and I am a fan! I loved their first single, Buy My Own Drinks. It was a great sounding song that had a real edge. I thought the song sounded great on the air, and I enjoyed the overall feel of that song, as it was a very strong debut single. It successfully walked the fine line of not alienating anyone, with its tone and story line. Very well done.
First Hit Single
But their current song is really powerful and is talking to a lot of people directly. We Were Rich is a fantastic written song that takes us all back to our childhoods, and remembers simpler times. In that regard this song is right on time. It also honors the heroic efforts of our parents who in many cases did all they could to give us the best childhood they possibly could, even if they didn't have very much to give us. It also makes us happy as adults that we probably enjoyed those days way more than we thought at the time. Many times, time is needed to understand that.
WE WERE RICH -
My beautiful Windy, who grew in Youngstown, says every time I play that song it makes her tear up, as it grabs her heart as it takes her back in time to her childhood. I have heard that from tons of listeners and our text line has a lot of great things to say about that song too. I love everything about that song, and I love the direction they seem to be going.
If you have not taken the time to really listen to it, take a few now. This song is terrific. What a great start for Runaway June. Great song choices, slick, and tight harmonies, and really nice arrangements. I think they are really on to something! Runaway June is very refreshing.
