Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free

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Product Details

Artist Candi Staton
Title Young Hearts Run Free
Label Warner Bros. Records
Catalogue No 16730
Format 7''
Genre Funk Soul
Media Condition Very Good (VG)
Sleeve Condition Fair (F)

Year Released: 1976
Genre: Disco / Soul / R&B

Description:
“Young Hearts Run Free”, released in 1976 on Warner Bros. Records, remains Candi Staton’s signature hit and one of the defining anthems of the disco era. Written and produced by David Crawford, the track blends a joyous, string-laden arrangement with lyrics about emotional independence and resilience.

Beneath its glittering surface lies a message of empowerment — Staton has revealed the song was inspired by her own struggles in an abusive marriage. The combination of personal pain and dance-floor liberation gives the song its lasting emotional weight.

The track topped the Billboard R&B chart and became a global hit, later featuring prominently in film soundtracks such as Romeo + Juliet (1996) and The Full Monty (1997). Its enduring message of freedom and strength continues to resonate across generations.