As a drummer Abbot founded the Black Abbots, who signed their first recording contract in 1977. Later on he appeared as a comedian, winning five times the award as Funniest Man On Television.
From 1980, Abbot released some albums as a solo artist, and played successfully in several TV series.
The Russ Abbot Show showed his talents as an all round entertainer and attracted millions of viewers. This show was very popular amongst younger viewers, prompting two annuals to be published in 1982 and 1983. The annuals featured comic strips based on popular characters plus some publicity photos of Abbot in a variety of guises, including, most famously, his James Bond satire featuring characters named Basildon Bond and Miss Funnyfanny, based on the fictional MI6 spy duo James Bond and Miss Moneypenny.
After many years, Abbot bought the performing rights to his hit Atmosphere, and refuses to allow it to be played on radio as he considers it to be a dire representation of his talents; however, many consider this to be a classic novelty hit (it spent two months in the UK Top 20 in 1984).
Discography (Chart positions)
Singles
1982 - "A Day In The Life of Vince Prince" (UK: #61)
1984 - "Atmosphere" aka "Oh What An Atmosphere" (UK: #7)
1985 - "All Night Holiday" (UK: #20)
Album
1985 - I Love A Party (UK: #12)
Runaround Sue
Russ Abbot Lyrics
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It's about a girl that I once knew
She took my love then ran around
With every single guy in town
Ah, I should have known it from the very start
This girl will leave me with a broken heart
Now listen people what I'm telling you
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue
I miss her lips and the smile on her face
The touch of her hair and this girl's warm embrace
So if you don't want to cry like I do
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue
Ah, she likes to travel around
She'll love you but she'll put you down
Now people let me put you wise
Sue goes out with other guys
Here's the moral and the story from the guy who knows
I fell in love and my love still grows
Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll say
Keep away from-a Runaround Sue
She likes to travel around
She'll love you but she'll put you down
Now people let me put you wise
Sue goes out with other guys
Here's the moral and the story from the guy who knows
I fell in love and my love still grows
Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll say
Keep away from-a Runaround Sue
"Runaround Sue" by Russ Abbot tells the story of a man who fell in love with a girl named Sue, but quickly realizes that she is not faithful and is constantly running around with other guys. The singer expresses his regret for not recognizing her true nature from the beginning and warns others to stay away from someone like her. He reminisces about the things he misses about her - her lips, her smile, the touch of her hair, and her warm embrace - but ultimately advises against getting involved with her if you don't want to end up feeling the same heartbreak he experienced.
The song carries a cautionary message about the consequences of getting involved with someone who is unfaithful and constantly seeks the attention of others. The singer portrays Sue as a woman who enjoys traveling around and indulging in flirtatious relationships, leaving a trail of broken hearts behind her. The repetition of the line "she likes to travel around, she'll love you but she'll put you down" emphasizes her fickle nature and tendency to hurt those she becomes involved with.
Overall, "Runaround Sue" serves as a reminder to be cautious and avoid falling for someone who cannot commit to a faithful and loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's my story, sad but true
Let me share with you the unfortunate tale of my past
It's about a girl that I once knew
This story revolves around a girl I was acquainted with
She took my love then ran around
She manipulated and played with my emotions
With every single guy in town
She involved herself romantically with numerous men in our community
Ah, I should have known it from the very start
Oh, I should have been aware of her true nature right from the beginning
This girl will leave me with a broken heart
This girl will ultimately cause me emotional pain and heartbreak
Now listen people what I'm telling you
Now pay attention to the cautionary words I'm about to share
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue
Make sure to distance yourself from a person like Runaround Sue
I miss her lips and the smile on her face
I long for the touch of her lips and the joy in her smile
The touch of her hair and this girl's warm embrace
I yearn for the sensation of running my fingers through her hair and being held tightly by her
So if you don't want to cry like I do
Therefore, if you wish to avoid shedding tears like I currently do
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue
Ensure you stay away from a person like Runaround Sue
Ah, she likes to travel around
Oh, she has a preference for wandering to different places
She'll love you but she'll put you down
She may express affection towards you, but ultimately she will belittle and reject you
Now people let me put you wise
Now let me enlighten you, my dear audience
Sue goes out with other guys
Sue frequently goes on dates or spends time with other men
Here's the moral and the story from the guy who knows
Here is the moral lesson and the narrative from someone who has firsthand experience
I fell in love and my love still grows
I fell deeply in love with her, and my affection for her continues to grow
Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll say
Consult anyone who has had any interaction with her, and they will surely tell you
Keep away from-a Runaround Sue
Stay clear of a person like Runaround Sue
She likes to travel around
She has a fondness for moving from place to place
She'll love you but she'll put you down
She may profess affection for you, but eventually she will degrade and reject you
Now people let me put you wise
Now let me impart some wisdom to you, my dear audience
Sue goes out with other guys
Sue frequently engages in romantic encounters with other men
Here's the moral and the story from the guy who knows
Here is the moral lesson and the narrative from someone who possesses insider knowledge
I fell in love and my love still grows
I fell deeply in love with her, and my affection for her continues to strengthen
Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll say
Inquire with anyone foolish enough to have had any past connections with her, and they will undoubtedly confess
Keep away from-a Runaround Sue
Ensure you steer clear of a person like Runaround Sue
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Written by: Dion Di Mucci, Ernie Maresca
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