written by Jim, Caroline, Sharon & Andrea Corr

Released in the fall of 1995, “Runaway” was the debut single by The Corrs. It was taken from their David Foster produced debut album, “Forgiven Not Forgotten.”
“Runaway” was written by The Corrs, beautifully sung by Andrea Corr and offered international audiences the group’s winning blend of traditional Irish music with catchy pop and sweet vocal harmonies. It became a Top Ten hit in Ireland and Australia and had good success in the U.S. where it reached #68 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and #20 on the Adult Contemporary Chart. Foster’s work was very respectful of the group’s musical roots while obviously adding his golden touch with the polished production and high-tech sounds. In 1999, after The Corrs big break with their partially Foster produced sophomore album, “Talk On Corners,” “Runaway” was re-released in a remixed version by Tin Tin Out. The new version skyrocketed to #2 on the UK singles charts and went on to sell more than 200,000 copies. Both the group’s Foster produced albums became smash hits in several countries and overall sold more than 16 million copies worldwide to date.

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Lead Vocals & Tin Whistle: Andrea Corr
Guitar, Keyboards & Vocals: Jim Corr
Drums, Bodhràn & Vocals: Caroline Corr
Violin & Vocals: Sharon Corr
Arranged by Jim Corr

Produced by David Foster

Co-Produced by Jim Corr

Lyrics

Say it’s true, there’s nothing like me and you
I’m not alone, tell me you feel it too

And I would run away
I would run away, yeah, yeah
I would run away
I would run away with you

‘Cause I am falling in love with you
No never, I’m never gonna stop
Falling in love with you

Close the door, lay down upon the floor
And by candlelight, make love to me through the night
(through the night)

‘Cause I have run away
I have run away, yeah, yeah
I have run away, run away
I have run away with you

‘Cause I am falling in love (falling in love) with you
No never, I’m never gonna stopv
Falling in love with you
With you

And I would runaway
I would runaway, yeah, yeah
I would runaway (runaway)
I would runaway with you

‘Cause I am falling in love (falling in love) with you
No never, I’m never gonna stop
Falling in love with you

Falling in love (falling in love) with you
No never, I’m never gonna stop falling in love with you

With you, my love, with you
(With you, with you, with you, with you)

“Forgiven Not Forgotten,” released in 1995, was the debut album by The Corrs. And what an incredible start it was for them! These four talented siblings took the international music world by the storm. They had a lot of help from David Foster, who produced this record and gave their music his special treatment. The super-producer was smart enough not to overshadow their very personal blend of traditional Irish music and pop with his most typical sounds. He “simply” polished their original demos and added some clever arrangements to make them perfect for listeners around the globe. Foster also added a little edge to some of the tunes like “Someday,” which he co-wrote with the group. It is a very good, up-tempo tune that mixes The Corrs’ harmonies and traditional instruments, especially Sharon’s violin, with some tasty pop/rock, guitar-driven music plus Foster’s unmistakable piano. “Forgiven Not Forgotten” is full of nice moments like the classy title track, the delicate “Closer,” and the hit ballad “Runaway.” Andrea Corr adds some mighty fine vocal performances throughout the album. There’s also a special appearance by drummer Simon Philips and bassist Neil Stubenhaus on the enthralling “Toss The Feathers.” The final overall result is pure pop pleasure.

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Lead Vocals & Tin Whistle: Andrea Corr
Guitars: Michael Thompson & Jim Corr
Keyboards & Synthesizers: Jim Corr & David Foster
Violin: Sharon Corr
Drums: Caroline Corr
Backing Vocals: Andrea, Sharon & Caroline Corr.
Arranged by Jim Corr & David Foster
Produced by David Foster
Co-Produced by Jim Corr

Lyrics

Fragments of our love
That’s all we have
What we had was fantasy
Dreams and photographs
Hypnotic melodies
Could sing our song
A comfortable rhythm
In a comfortless room

(How do you know when love is gone)
There’s so much more within me
(How do you know the passion’s gone)
I know I just don’t feel it
(How do you know when love is gone)
Oh baby
(How do you know the passion’s gone)
I know we have to move along

(Someday you’ll forget me)
Someday you’ll forget me
(Someday you’ll forget me)
Someday you’ll forget me

A fragrant memory
Is soon to fade
We lived a love of make-believe
Dreams and fairytales
Now we say goodbye
Habitual romance
A rose without her petals
And a song without a dance

(How do you know when love is gone)
There’s so much more within me
(How do you know the passion’s gone)
I know I just don’t feel it
(How do you know when love is gone)
Oh baby
(How do you know the passion’s gone)
I know we have to move along

(Someday you’ll forget me)
Someday you’ll forget me
(Someday you’ll forget me)
Someday you’ll forget me

(How do you know when love is gone)
There’s so much more within me
(How do you know the passion’s gone)
I know we have to move along…

(Someday you’ll forget me)
Someday you’ll forget me
(Someday you’ll forget me)
Someday you’ll forget me

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