David Geddes Delivers a Powerful Performance in “Run Joey Run”
“Run Joey Run” is a pop song by American singer David Geddes. It was released in 1975 as a single and was featured on his self-titled album. The song was written by Paul Vance and Barry P. Foley.
“Run Joey Run” is a narrative ballad that tells the story of a teenage girl named Julie who pleads with her boyfriend, Joey, to meet her father and discuss their relationship. She is afraid that her father will disapprove of Joey, but she believes that her love for him is worth the risk.
Musically, the song features a dramatic and emotional arrangement, with Geddes providing the male vocals and a female singer (Sandy Farina) playing the part of Julie. The song has a storytelling quality and builds to a climactic and emotional ending.
“Run Joey Run” became a commercial success for David Geddes, reaching high positions on the music charts. The song’s melodramatic storyline and emotional delivery made it memorable, and it has become a nostalgic favorite from the 1970s pop music era, known for its unique narrative style.