The Runaways were formed in late 1975 by drummer Sandy West and rhythm guitarist Joan Jett after they had both introduced themselves to producer Kim Fowley, who gave Jett’s phone number to West. The two met on their own at West’s home and later called Fowley to let him hear the outcome. Fowley then helped the girls find other members. Two decades later he said, “I didn’t put The Runaways together, I had an idea, they had ideas, we all met, there was combustion and out of five different versions of that group came the five girls who were the ones that people liked.”
Starting as a power trio with singer/bassist Micki Steele, The Runaways began the party and club circuit around Los Angeles. They soon added lead guitarist Lita Ford who had originally auditioned for the bass spot. Steele got fired from the group, later resurfacing in The Bangles. Local bassist Peggy Foster took over on bass but left after a month. Lead singer Cherie Currie was found and recruited in a local teen nightclub called the Sugar Shack, followed by Jackie Fox (who had originally auditioned for the lead guitar spot) on bass.
The band's lineup was:
* Cherie Currie, lead vocals and keyboards
* Joan Jett, rhythm guitar and vocals
* Lita Ford, lead guitar
* Jackie Fox, bass guitar and vocals
* Sandy West, drums and vocals
Despite the apparent "jailbait on the run" gimmick, the girls in the band were proficient at playing their instruments and wrote or co-wrote most of the band's material and, as later became obvious, were serious about their music. Their best known song is 1976's "Cherry Bomb" which has been covered by many other bands, including the punk band Bratmobile.
The Runaways made five albums and went through several personnel changes. Michael Steele was briefly part of the band before their first album, and later joined The Bangles. In 1977 Vicki Blue replaced Jackie Fox on bass guitar and Joan Jett took over as lead singer after the departure of Cherie Currie. In 1978 Laurie McAllister replaced Vicki Blue. The band broke up in 1979.
Jett and Ford both went on to achieve substantial success as solo artists in the 1980s. Currie went on to a briefly successful career as an actress, appearing in "Foxes" with Jodie Foster, before falling into heavy drug use. She later recovered and wrote an autobiography, "Neon Angel". West continued with music, sometimes playing with her former bandmates. Fox went to UCLA and Harvard Law School and became an entertainment attorney.
There was some progress made towards a Runaways reunion at the end of the 1990s, but this was killed off by Lita Ford who backed out at the planning stage, to the disgust of Jett. Currie did join Jett onstage in 2001 to sing "Cherry Bomb", the first time they had performed together in close to 25 years.
In 2004 Vicki Blue directed a feature-length documentary named "Edgeplay - A Film About The Runaways". The film includes interviews with most of the band members as well as producer Kim Fowley.
Drummer and vocalist Sandy West died on October 21, 2006 of lung cancer, at age 47.
The Runaways paved the way for female oriented punk bands like X-Ray Spex, Bikini Kill and most recently, The Donnas.
Most recently a movie called "The Runaways" was released starring Dakota Fanning as Currie and Kristen Stewart as Jett.
Joan Jett and Cherie Currie re-recorded "Cherry Bomb" for the video game "Guitar Hero Warriors Of Rock.
Here Comes The Sun
The Runaways Lyrics
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And I say it's all right
Little darlin' it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darlin' it feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right
Little darlin' the smiles returning to their faces
Little darlin' it seems like years since it's been here
And I say it's all right
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Little darlin' I feel the ice is slowly meltin'
Little darlin' it seems like years since it's been clear
Here come the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right
Here come the sun, here comes the sun
It's all right, it's all right
The Runaways' hit "Here Comes the Sun" is a song about hope and renewal. The lyrics talk about the end of a cold, lonely winter and the return of the sun bringing warmth and joy. The opening line, "Here comes the sun, here comes the sun, and I say it's all right," is a declaration of happiness that the long, dark days are finally over. The singer expresses relief that the smiles are returning to people's faces and that the ice is slowly melting away.
The song is a cover of The Beatles' classic 1969 track from their album "Abbey Road." The original was written by George Harrison while he was taking a break from recording with The Beatles in London. He went to Eric Clapton's house in Surrey and wrote the song in the garden while enjoying the sunshine. The song was inspired by the relief Harrison felt after a long, cold winter in England, and the lyrics convey the feeling of the sun breaking through the clouds and bringing warmth and comfort.
The Runaways' version of "Here Comes the Sun" features Joan Jett's powerful vocals and Lita Ford's guitar skills that add a hard rock edge to the track. They turned the song into a feminist anthem in their own right, emphasizing the themes of resilience and empowerment. Their cover of the song became a massive hit, and it remains a timeless classic today.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
The sun is rising and makes its way slowly and surely
And I say it's all right
I'm happy that the sun is finally shining
Little darlin' it's been a long cold lonely winter
It's been a difficult and solitary time for us
Little darlin' it feels like years since it's been here
It has been so long since we enjoyed its warmth
Little darlin' the smiles returning to their faces
The sun has put a happy grin back on everyone's faces
Little darlin' it seems like years since it's been here
We've been waiting for it for so long
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
The sun is just around the corner and we can feel its warmth
Little darlin' I feel the ice is slowly meltin'
The melting of the ice signifies the end of the winter season
Little darlin' it seems like years since it's been clear
It's been ages since we saw the sky clear from clouds
Here come the sun, here comes the sun
The sun's light is brightening our day
And I say it's all right
I feel good that the sun is back
It's all right, it's all right
Everything's going to be okay with the sun out again
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Written by: George Harrison
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Gabi
Here comes the sun (doo doo doo doo)
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
It's all right
sobeitmylove42
one of my favorite Beatles songs sung by one of my favorite bands. ^.^
Gabi
Here comes the sun (doo doo doo doo)
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
It's all right
Nataliahhh
One of my favorite covers💕👏🏻😭
Lourdes Page
Me encanta :3
Kayla Clark
They should put out a 7 inch of this and Strawberry Fields 💖💖
Carlos Arturo Sousa Garrido Lecca
Esta versión es interpretada por CHERIE CURRIE...y casi todas las fotos de The Runaways son de cuando ella ya había dejado la banda. Debiste mostrar fotos de The Runaways con Cherie Currie y Jackie Fox.
Cassandra Shannon
Well done.
Carol Romano
THE BEATLES IS THE BEST!
Tenma
geile stimme <3
rollingdominoesman
my gf said who's murdering that song - I am currently in broadmoor she's under the patio "murdering" pffft really ! and the piano is just lovely x