Love Don't Run (The Dillman Band song)
| "Love Don't Run" | ||||
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| Song by The Dillman Band | ||||
| A-side | "Love Don't Run" | |||
| B-side | "She's Just a Stranger" | |||
| Released | July 1981 | |||
| Composer | Steve Pippin-Larry Keith | |||
| Producer | Rick Hall | |||
Executive producer | ||||
| The Dillman Band singles chronology | ||||
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"Love Don't Run" was 1981 single by The Dillman Band. It was a minor hit for them that year, registering on the Record World 101-150 Singles chart.
Background
"Love Don't Run" was written by Steve Pippin and Larry Keith. It was recorded by The Dillman Band. Backed with the Steve Seamans composition, "She's Just a Stranger", it was released on RCA PB-12278 in July 1981.[1]
Reception
"Love Don't Run" was reviewed in the 15 August issue of Record World where it was a Single Pick. It was a positive review, mentioning the merit of the harmony / lead vocals by Steve Seamans and Patrick Fredrick. It was also written that the song's hook and arrangement would win the ears of pop and A/C listeners.[2] It was also reviewed in the 15 August issue of Cash Box. The review was positive with the reviewer finishing off with calling it "Pop powerhouse".[3]
Charts
The single debuted at No. 126 in the Record World 101-150 Singles chart for the week of 12 September.[4] It peaked at No. 118 for the week of 19 September and held that position for another week.[5][6][7] It was still in the chart at No. 150 for the week of 7 November.[8]
References
- ^ 45Cat - The Dillman Band Love Don't Run
- ^ Record World, August 15, 1981 - Page 24 Record World Single Picks, Pop, THE DILLMAN BAND - RCA 12278 LOVE DON'T RUN
- ^ Cash Box, August 15, 1978 - Page 7 REVIEWS SINGLES REVIEWS, NEW AND DEVELOPING ARTISTS, THE DILLMAN BAND (RCA JH -12278) Love Don't Run
- ^ Record World, September 12, 1981 - Page 26 Record World 101-150 Singles SEPTEMBER 12, 1981, SEPT. 12 126, SEPT. 5 -, LOVE DON'T RUN DILLMAN BAND/RCA 12278 (House of Gold, BMI)
- ^ Record World, September 19, 1981 - Page 22 Record World 101-150 Singles, SEPTEMBER 19, 1981, Sept. 19 118, Sept. 12 126, LOVE DON'T RUN DILLMAN BAND/RCA 12278 (House of Gold, BMI)
- ^ Record World, September 26, 1981 - Page 21 Record World 101-150 Singles SEPTEMBER 26, 1981, Sept. 26 118, Sept. 19 118, LOVE DON'T RUN DILLMAN BAND/RCA 12278 (House of Gold, BMI)
- ^ Record World, October 3, 1981 - Page 25 Record World 101-150 Singles OCTOBER 3, 1981, Oct. 3 122, Sept. 26 118, LOVE DON'T RUN DILLMAN BAND/RCA 12278 (House of Gold, BMI)
- ^ Record World, November 7, 1981 - Page 26 Record World 101-150 Singles NOVEMBER 7, 1981, Nov. 7 150, Oct. 31 146, LOVE DON'T RUN DILLMAN BAND/RCA 12278 (House of Gold, BMI)
External links
- Discogs - The Dillman Band* – Love Don't Run
- The Dillman Band - Topic channel, Feb 20, 2025 - Love Don't Run (audio)