RUN TO HIM
“Run to Him” is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Jack Keller and performed by Bobby Vee featuring the Johnny Mann Singers. It reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #4 in Canada, and #6 in the UK in 1961. Produced by Snuff Garrett, it was featured on Vee’s 1962 album, Take Good Care of My Baby. One of the musicians on the song was session drummer Earl Palmer. The single’s B-side, “Walkin’ with My Angel”, reached #53 on the Billboard chart and #89 in Canada. (More from Wikipedia)
Bobby Vee (not to be confused with Bobby Vinton) launched a successful musical career by taking Buddy Holly’s place in the Winter Dance Tour tour. Holly’s influence is clear in Bobby Vee songs like “Rubber Ball” and “Run to Him”.
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