Born To Run

Emmylou Harris

About Born To Run

"Born to Run" is a song written by Paul Kennerley, and recorded by American country music artist Emmylou Harris. It was released in May 1982 as the third single from the album Cimarron. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was covered by Irish actress Jessie Buckley for the 2019 country music drama film Wild Rose.


Year:
2011
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Well i never did crawl and i never did toe the line
No man is a master to me, i ain't that kind
I just put on my travelin' shoes
If you want to win you just can't lose the time
Or stay behind

Well i was born to run
To get ahead of the rest
And all that i wanted was to be the best
Just to feel free and be someone
I was born to be fast i was born to run

Well i take the chances for the time i made mistakes
But you don't get nothin' unless you take the breaks
Livin' as dangerous as dynamite
Sure it makes you feel nervous but it makes you feel
Alright
Makes you feel alright

Nobody gonna make me do things their way
By the time you figure it out it's yesterday
Well it comes to he who waits i'm told
But i don't need it when i'm old and gray
Yeah, i want it today

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Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She has released many chart-topping albums and singles over the course of her career, and has won 12 Grammys and numerous other awards. more »

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Written by: PAUL KENNERLEY

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10 facts about this song

Original Creator
The song "Born to Run" was originally written and performed by Bruce Springsteen. This iconic track was covered by Emmylou Harris.
Album Information
Emmylou Harris included her rendition of "Born to Run" in her album "Last Date". Released in 1982, it was her 13th studio album.
Live Performance
Unlike most album tracks, Harris's version of "Born to Run" was not a studio recording but was recorded live during a concert.
Genre Variation
While Springsteen's original genre of the song is heartland rock, Emmylou Harris' version is classified under country and bluegrass genres.
Chart Performance
Emmylou Harris' live album, which included "Born to Run," peaked at the number 9 spot on the Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.
Female Interpretation
Emmylou Harris' version is considered a compelling female interpretation and counterpoint to Springsteen’s iconic male-fronted rock & roll narrative.
Music Video
Unlike Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run," there is no official music video for Emmylou Harris's version. Most of her fans associate the song with her powerful live performances.
Song Duration
The song is quite lengthy, running for five minutes and fifty seconds
Musical Artistry
Harris's version of "Born to Run" is often praised for its unique blend of country and soul, bringing a new depth to the classic song.
Springsteen's Reaction
While it's not clear what Springsteen thinks of Harris's cover specifically, he has in general been open about his appreciation for other artists interpreting his music.

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