Like or Dislike: I Will Run To You
 

I've heard several times over the years that most people don't really like this song. I am not one of those people. I think it's wonderful. First of all, I'm a sucker for all things Petty, I think the man is a genius. Plus, this song rocks! It's not in my top 10 or anything, but I never understood why so much hate for this tune. :shrug:

I don't think I can really compare it to SDMHA, because I get such a different feel from each of them. But I think I can honestly say I like IWRTY more. Insider is a different story :cool: . But I digress.

The music - classic Heartbreakers from the first notes you hear. :nod: Eternally cool. Love it.

The lyrics sound desparate, like "I will do anything" My favorite (mainly for Stevie's vocal on "show some mercy hunay!"):

"Make it easy for me
I been lonely baby
Show some mercy honey
I was nothing
All those lonely nights
Showed me something
If you need me
I'll come runnin'"

Their harmonies are solid - it doesn't take my breath away (like Insider does) but it's good. Stevie's very strong on this song, and she always sounds great with Tom.

Eh, 'SDMHA' it ain't... :distress:

I prefer Insider and SDMHA by a long shot but I still really like I Will Run to You. Its a great song. I love the way Stevie sings the first few lines of the song.

My least favorite Stevie song ever. Especially Live....Good God that was terrible.

I like it quite a bit. It's very strange, and I love stevie's solo verse, and, is it just me, but does she sound extra super twangy-drawly on it?

Yu-ew, haayd tiiiime...come arouwwwwnd...wull you please meayk up yoh miynd...

I love the verse Paula quoted, too.
To my ears, it's an unusual sounding song, the harmony is strange, and I like it.
and, like others said, Tom and Stevie together is gold.

I prefer it to "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around". One of her best duets, imo.

Ha! I'm the only one who has given it top ranking!
I love every song on TWH. It is by far her best album.
I wish she would try to be that adventurous (within the confines of a pop song that is) again...

Edit: second person now, drat! Who is the other person then? speak up!

I love this song...their voices are gorgeous together...so 70's/80's with the synths...which I love. Her voice when she says 'come around' is just the greatest. It's what makes Stevie, 'Stevie'. NO ONE has that voice...

MOI!
:wavey:

Considering that The Wild Heart was such a polished-sounding record, this one sticks out like a sore thumb. It has this random beginning that just comes out of nowhere with random guitar noodlings, which has always irked me. It just sounds unfinished.

Not a fan. I don't like the melody. I don't hate it but don't like it either.

Yay! And now we are three :D
Who is the third, very clever person?

Me. :xoxo: :wavey: