Their 2010 debut album, Good Ol' Fashioned Love entered the UK album chart at #40 upon its first release on November 1, with sales of 5,371 in its opening week. Following a reissue in 2011, the album peaked at #4 and as of 2018 has sold nearly half a million copies. The group has gone on to release six further albums, with five out of the seven peaking within the UK Top 10.
Line-Up Changes:
In 2016, lead singer Timmy Matley was diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma and two years later died in a drug-related accident. The following April, Lockie Chapman, the group's bass singer, announced his intention to leave to persue other commitments and his last performance with the group was in May 2019. The next month, Welsh singer Jay James was announced as a new member of The Overtones.
Runaround Sue
The Overtones 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
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, yeah
The touch of her hand and this girl's warm embrace
So if you don't wanna cry like I do
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue
She likes to travel around, yeah
She'll love you and 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
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue
Yeah, keep away from this girl
I know, know what she'll do
Keep away from Sue
She likes to travel around, yeah
She'll love you and she'll put you down
Now people let me put you wise
A-she 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
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue, yeah
Stay away from that girl
Don't you know what to do now
Keep away from that girl
Don't you know what to do now
The Overtones's "Runaround Sue" is a classic doo-wop song that tells a cautionary tale about a girl who is known for her flirty and unfaithful ways. The singer of the song recounts his experience with this girl, whom he fell in love with and trusted, only to find out that she was seeing other guys behind his back. He warns others to stay away from her to avoid getting their heart broken like he did.
The lyrics of the song paint a vivid picture of a woman who loves attention and goes from man to man, leaving a trail of broken hearts in her wake. The phrase "runaround Sue" refers to her tendency to cheat and deceive her partners. The singer's feelings toward her are bittersweet; he misses her warmth and companionship but knows that being with her would only lead to more heartache.
The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus have made it a timeless classic that has been covered by many artists over the years. It's a cautionary tale that still resonates today, warning people to be careful of those who may not have their best interests at heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's my story, it's sad but true
I want to tell you a true story about a girl who hurt me
It's about a girl that I once knew
This story is about a girl I used to be involved with
She took my love then ran around
She played with my emotions and cheated on me
With every single guy in town
She was unfaithful with multiple men from our town
I should have known it from the very start
I should have realized she was trouble from the beginning
This girl will leave me with a broken heart
She will hurt me emotionally and leave me heartbroken
Now listen people what I'm telling you
I want to give you some advice
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue, yeah
Stay away from girls like Runaround Sue
I might miss her lips and the smile on her face
I still have feelings for her and miss the good times we shared
The touch of her hand and this girl's warm embrace
I remember the physical affection she showed me
So if you don't wanna cry like I do
If you don't want to feel the same pain as me
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue
Stay clear of women like Runaround Sue
She likes to travel around, yeah
She enjoys moving from place to place
She'll love you and she'll put you down
She will show affection but ultimately hurt you
Now people let me put you wise
Let me give you some advice
Sue goes out with other guys
Runaround Sue is unfaithful and goes out with other men
Here's the moral and the story from the guy who knows
Here's what I learned from my experience
I fell in love and my love still grows
Despite the pain she caused, I still have feelings for her
Ask any fool that she ever knew, they'll say
Anyone who has been involved with her would tell you
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue, yeah
Stay away from women like Runaround Sue
Stay away from that girl
Don't get involved with her
Don't you know what to do now
Take my advice and stay away from her
Lyrics Ā© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dion Di Mucci, Ernie Maresca
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Lyrics
hereās my story, itās sad but true
itās about a girl that i once knew
she took my love then ran around
with every single guy in town
(hey, hey) woah
(hey, hey) woah
(hey, hey) woah
(hey, hey) woah
yeah, i should have known it from the very start
this girl would leave me with a broken heart
now listen people what iām telling you
a-keep away from-a runaround sue, yeah
i miss her lips and the smile on her face
the touch of her hand and this girlās warm embrace
so if you donāt wanna cry like i do
a-keep away from-a runaround sue
(hey, hey) woah
(hey, hey) woah
(hey, hey) woah
she likes to travel around, yeah
sheāll love you and sheāll put you down
now people let me put you wise
sue goes out with other guys
hereās the moral in the story from the guy who knows
i fell in love and my love still grows
ask any fool that she ever knew, theyāll tell ya
keep away from-a runaround sue
yyeah keep away from this girl
i donāt know what sheāll do
keep away from sue!
she likes to travel around, yeah
sheāll love you and sheāll put you down
now people let me put you wise
she goes out with other guys
hereās the moral in the story from that guy who knows
i fell in love and my love still grows
ask any fool that she ever knew, theyāll tell ya
a-keep away from-a runaround sue
stay away from that girl
donāt you know what sheāll do now
woah
woah
woah
keep away from that girl
Elizabeth Bengnardi
Sou do Brasil, adoro esse estilo de mĆŗsica, a volta dos anos 60, muito legal. Adorei esse conjunto !!!ššš
Lisa Stockbridge
These guys are bloody amazing! I've seen them live and they can sing in key unlike a lot of today's bands!!! RIP Timmy you will always be missed but never forgotten x
Lolly
This is the first time I've been able to watch this since the loss of Timmy, and I still can't believe such a wonderful talent has gone..... š¢
Averil Coutinho
Timmy - what a fine 1980s contemporary voice you have. Keep entertaining us lads. Live concerts are the best mediums
Cristhian Troncoso
I wish 50's style melodies made a comeback. I wish artists today implemented a 50's vibe to their music. I love the Overtones since they're one of the few modern artists that did this.
Eric Cranner
Old Meghan Trainor
bunny
Finally! Someone who understands :D
shakimaro
+Cristhian Troncoso Try listening to Caro Emerald.
MeineNapkinen
G-easy did one I think
Michelle O Donovan
Timmyās voice was on another level xxx