| "Johnny Run Away" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Tones and I | |
| Released | 1 March 2019 |
| Genre | Pop music, electronic, dance[1] |
| Length | 3:13 |
| Label | Bad Batch Records |
| Music video | |
| "Johnny Run Away" on YouTube | |
"Johnny Run Away" is a song by Australian singer Tones and I, released on 1 March 2019 as her debut single. The song was recorded with Konstantin Kersting and has peaked at number 73 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Upon release Tones and I said "'Johnny Run Away' is about my best friend coming out to his disapproving father at a young age. The song shows people are dealing with judgement and rejection within their own family not to mention the world."[1]
Background and release
The song was uploaded onto Triple J Unearthed on 15 February 2019[2] and within 12 hours, received airplay on Triple J.[3] The song was officially released for download and streaming on 1 March 2019.
Music video
The music video was directed by Luke Dunning and released on 28 February 2019.[4]
Critical reception
Natalie O'Drisscol from Blank GC described the song as "a melodic slice of Nordic-inspired electro-pop that tells a very important story."[5] Declan Byrne from Triple J said the song "is a bouncy, beautifully crafted, catchy af pop jam and Tones' striking voice will grab you straight away."[3]
Track listing
Digital download
- "Johnny Run Away" – 3:13
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Singles (ARIA) | 73[6] |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia[7] | 1 March 2019 | Bad Batch Records |
References
- ^ a b "Tones And I - Johnny Run Away". AIRIT. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- ^ "Indie Tones And I". Triple J Unearthed. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Meet Tones And I, the busker with the bop that got Unearthed buzzing". ABC. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ "TONES AND I - JOHNNY RUN AWAY (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". YouTube. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ "Tones and I release new single Johnny Run Away and it's going Gangbusters". Blank GC. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ "Australian Charts: Billie Eilish has no 1 song with 'Bad Guy'". noise11. 6 April 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ "Sheppard EP". iTunes Store Australia. Retrieved 24 April 2012.