Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
- 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.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "Young Hearts Run Free" is a powerful and empowering disco anthem by American soul and gospel singer Candi Staton. Released in 1976, this song became a massive international hit, reaching the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming a staple on disco dancefloors worldwide. The track is characterized by its infectious, soaring string arrangements, a driving four-on-the-floor beat, and Staton's incredibly strong, emotive vocals. Lyrically, the song delivers a poignant message of female independence and liberation from a restrictive relationship, which resonated deeply with audiences. "Young Hearts Run Free" is not just a dance classic but also a significant feminist statement of its era, securing Candi Staton's place as a disco icon.