Linda Clifford - Runaway Love 12"

From the Curtom Anthology CD arguably her best dance record with the wonderful Jones Girls on backing vocals.

[@peterlagroove6555]

The reason why disco music was so alive compared to dance music of today is because every sound was alive, percussions, guitars, everything was recorded with a band. Such energy and feeling!

[@kapenimelesse5484]

Facts......

[@user-xh3ui4qf4r]

Girl I agree those was the Good Old Day Damn I Miss those Days 😂

[@noelmendez8827]

Noelmendez580 great music it was alive it made u dance and have fun / good conversations not like today 😊

[@Robert-qm5so]

I couldn't have said it better 👌

[@elygia]

I was a kid in those days but fascinating by the thrill of the grown people 😊

[@traviswooten5872]

40 years later , this song is still the jam!!! Needs to be repeated 40 years later!!!

[@marquitaarmstrong399]

Hey 75. Still great jam!! Have blessed evening.🧎

[@jtalson95m8]

I feel the same way. The music was different, the people seemed different. Times were different and it all had its own special feel, taste, time and love associated with it. I miss those times never to be repeated and the music that made those times happier.

[@ADF-fe7fv]

I rushed out and bought this album the day it was released in NYC decades ago. This song was perfect then and it's perfect now. This was SOUL music, y'all!

[@ShawanRobinson-wv7xd]

🎉 Party music 🎶

[@eliteduchess3108]

2019❤️

[@123dynamics]

Yes children this is what a great dance song sounds like.

What a voice. Powerful. Real singing talent.

[@reginaldgorham1150]

Love how this song starts. You're thinking it's something slow and smooth, then BAAMMM!!!!

[@walter5697]

nice . go head lol

[@MrPbmann]

This was the jam in the day. Linda Clifford killed this! Those days were the best.

[@LizDaWiz]

LINDA CLIFFORD......TIMELESSNESS....*TAKE THIS DOG WIT' YOU'

[@queen_of_domination]

"Besides, you ain't got no money! You ain't never have no money.....honey!" LMAO!!!! Gets me every time.

[@taylordottie5858]

I love that too. I laugh every time I hear it!

[@dapr990]

The production, arrangement, and playing on this track are ridiculously good - not to mention the perfectly pitched hard-boiled soul vocals. The extended mix is a tour-de-force, somebody worked their ass off to create this. Could not be repeated. Have loved this for years!

[@TimekeeperThe]

Perfectly Stated

[@ginger3269]

"Hard boiled soul vocals". Yes sir.

[@marionbrown3901]

I remember Linda Clifford being introduced by Don Cornelius on Soul Train. I think she was wearing over the knee boots, had ALL that hair and looking beautiful. She opened her mouth to sing and BABY! THAT VOICE! Rediscovered this song a week ago and have been playing it over and over non-stop....even when it's not playing, I can hear the voice, the instrumentation...WOW!

[@ginger3269]

@@marionbrown3901 it's a corker. These ones need to be under 4 mins or over 7 in my opinion. Once isn't enough. I'm loving That's All a Part of Loving Him Tommie Young this week.

[@lisafiel8457]

@@marionbrown3901 Yes. its perfect the young ones today need to get back to this!

[@laurapartridge6685]

My man Froggy from East London loved this song. Played it at Bentleys Night Club . Best days of my life. Than you Froggy

[@Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112]

Listen to the GRIT in her voice.... She wasn't just singing, she was preaching!! Raw talent not synthesizers..

[@elygia]

I wish I could understand her preaching 🙏

[@virgilwyatt4632]

Linda Clifford is preaching the Gospel according to St. Linda in this track!

[@DrNoahBoddy004]

The gorgeous Philadelphia Jones Girls on backing vocals! Timeless! Flawless!

[@TheRmjr]

Absolutely! Great collaboration!

[@lakeemamoore5290]

My mom's favorite song ❤

[@jewellowe7457]

the 70's music was awesome

[@garvinwilson5728]

Listen 2019 !!

[@robertkirby4668]

I knew that was The Jones Girls on backup! They had very distinctive voices! This is such a great song - Linda Clifford's best.

[@jaegermexman]

Why can't women singers today sing about their problems like this and make it sound sexy, danceable and classic. Them days are gone!

[@24lisabeth]

Oh Lord this song is too much!! Love Love Love it It is PERFECT! Thank you Linda Clifford you are amazing!!!! I can listen to this over and over and over and over and will NEVER tire of this!

[@Bigchuck2011]

Disco 💃🏾 & House Music 🎶 4life. Amen 🙏🏿

[@danielstefane312]

is anyone listening to LindaClifford she was one of the great Female Artist during the Disco years love that song june 2021

[@dreamboynyc965]

These were the days when technology could NOT make you a great singer. You either had a voice or you didn't. I miss those days and singers like Ms. Clifford.

[@bryandavis5178]

+DreamboyNYC Correct.

[@mrfunky1768]

+DreamboyNYC Me 2/me/2 what I miss moost is the the bullshit techno fucks trying to compare this (voice talent ) to a machine tel em"......compare not !!!!!

[@YhwhKhaiMostHigh]

+DreamboyNYC Exactly!!!!!!

[@TheRobsep2b]

+DreamboyNYC ... SO TRUE - the days when singers "sang" and it was real, not "freshened up" with studio trickery.

[@thefunkydread62]

True dat, and they relied on their talent, not the gossip columns to make records, take note Rita Ora, Nicky Minage, Rihanna, etc

[@bigvell02]

Real Music. How many people played this and started dancing? My eyes closed feeling and tuning into every instrument! Now back to cleaning up now lol.

[@stephenhardy6340]

I remember the NYC club Better Days. Linda's voice is taking me back. The raw emotion made the entire club move. You've got to be soulless not to feel the story Linda telling us!

[@harleydd]

Yesssss

[@msdtutt1]

+Stephen Hardy oh my goodness. My brother was a star up in Better Days. R.I.P. He went to every Ball and was the best dancer I ever knew

[@stephenhardy6340]

+Malik Tutt So good to hear. I'm sure your brother was awesome! R.I.P. ,your brother and all the other angels that left us to soon.. I'm happy you have such great memories of him burning up the floor. Your brother got to enjoy a very special era, full of fun, excitement and joy.

[@billie44]

+Stephen Hardy Ah here you are

[@stephenhardy6340]

+michael morgan I love great music, that's where I'll always be found. : )...

[@ronaldbennett5842]

The Best of the best!

[@protectorofillinois3]

I never, ever get tired of this unforgettable, epic and iconic classic at all. Ms. Clifford was the real deal. Real vocal talent. No autotuners. No technology.

[@cookingmywaywithteresallc5221]

Why would some one give this song a thumbs down this a hit still n 2021 🔥 🔥 Straights facts in this song

[@josephinejoseph1822]

In 2022 to infinity and beyond ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@christopherbasilpizzinga2499]

i was only 15 and it was one of my first choons i ever bought PURE FUNK!!!

[@ronnieparm6605]

Maybe because they're Ass ASS HOLES that CANT DANCE or DON'T KNOW HOW TO TALK TO PRETTY WOMEN 🤔

[@ronnieparm6605]

This is That SHIT.

[@seancrowley7303]

No soul

[@JazzMaestra]

Linda Clifford (and the Jones Girls) was one of the most slept on singers of the Disco era!

[@Elizabethitsthebig1]

You obviously did NOT go to any clubs, because this song was hotter than fish grease EXCLAMATION POINT!

[@JazzMaestra]

I think you kind of misread my statement. I was not talking exclusively about this song, but rather how often Linda Clifford was and has been overlooked as one of the most potent vocalists of the Disco era. Typically when this era is recalled by pundits, they mention Donna Summer and Gloria Gaynor, but often leave out the name of Linda Clifford. Hence my statement, "Linda Clifford (and the Jones Girls) was one of the most slept on singers of the Disco era!" She got a lot of airplay in certain regions and at many clubs, but she never did receive the accolades and monetary rewards that were commensurate to her tremendous talent.

[@caowens5018]

Yes they were along with Phyllis Hyman may she R.I.P..

[@caowens5018]

Albert Pettibone I agree. This track was played by every DJ in New York City across the board.

[@JazzMaestra]

C. Owens Yes, about Phyllis Hyman and all of the above!

[@iantaylor2324]

I'd forgotten just how good this is. anyone clicking thumbs down to this track knows nothing about music.

[@dianehodges6554]

exactly....they're to stuck on mumble mode or synthesizers.

[@stevenhosea4849]

ian taylor Not. Hi. Bye. Yes. Great. Goodness

[@DJDESIEL]

They can kiss it👉⛔🛑

[@tracyskins7854]

Alright now!!!

[@louisgonzalez8846]

Who wants fans that are so imbecile, that they do not acknowledge a classic like this gem.!!!

[@harryjackson6226]

Back in 1978, there was something powerful about this song. It's still powerful.

[@maureenelliston3461]

Reminds me of my first car!!! (say no more)

[@DJDanceClassic]

dont come crying to me is better 1982 number one hit!

[@leerhode1021]

True, so true...

[@achosenvessel6563]

💯

[@dadewd7061]

@Maureen Elliston - What make and model car? Ford Pinto or a AMC Javelin? LOL... My first car was a 1972 Ford Pinto hatchback yellow with twin black stripes in the middle. Looked really HOT!

[@kimberlymiller4944]

She sang this with feeling!

[@stevenorr54]

Oooow Baby! REAL Music! Thank you Linda Clifford and all producers, musicians, etc. who made this work of art! :).

[@michaelwance4209]

Dearest Lord, bring back those great disco nights

[@Anthony-ky5he]

For real tho

[@stevenhosea4849]

Michael Wance Steven. Cta. Lisa. Hosea. Hi

[@tracyskins7854]

Y e s!!!!

[@sandrarogers9008]

This sister here was so beautiful and talented in her own right and she spoke the truth in this track Ya Dig💕💕🌹🌹🌷🌷🌷

[@louisgonzalez8846]

I dig.!!!!!

[@richardhunter8958]

What a classic , What a classic....xx

[@SuperMispi]

The late 70's and the early 80's is my favorite era of music.

[@SuperBriannajo]

That vibe and groove is soooo smooth !

[@tanyamonroe2989]

IT SADDENS MY HEART TO THINK WE WILL NEVER HEAR MUSIC LIKE THIS AGAIN EXCEPT FOR THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE THAT POST THIS MUSIC. THANK YOU ALL FOR THAT BECAUSE IT TAKES ME TO THE BEST OF MY YEARS IN SUCH A SHORT TIME. AGAIN, THANK YOU!

[@illinoisbear]

Today's so-called music sucks!!

[@Sir.Veza_]

@@illinoisbear Thank God for Sirius Radio (The Groove Ch 51) that keeps playing music like this...

[@illinoisbear]

@@Sir.Veza_ facts!!

[@christophermclean3921]

Ahh memories. I’m sipping my wine. And I’m movin to it! Love it!

[@christophermclean3921]

@@illinoisbearbe positive my brother. Spread good vibes. God bless you. ❤

[@AlexaExtraordinaire]

This song is perfection! Her voice, the groove, the strings... pure gold.

[@philippeachourite5642]

still listening on 2019!!!!!!!!

[@24lisabeth]

OMG FABULOUS FOREVER!!

[@paulwoodward8275]

The short flighty intro, then the beat starts...... magic.

[@andycowan6901]

Stands the test of time ! Absolute classic !

[@Brew2365]

Linda Clifford was so underrated in the day. she has one of the finest disco voices only second to the Late great Donna Summer.

[@kevinbrookes2032]

Only heard this record one day ago - what have I missed - it's fabulous 🙂

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

Bless with manyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy of her beautiful beloved tracks.💃💃💃🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏻.

[@lefreak79]

Linda sure was a Disco Queen! The bass and strings are fabulous.

[@anndavis2920]

and rhythm guitar also

[@crafty4u]

Damn....That was the jammmmm back then!! Remember coming home from a club at 7 a.m. all the time.

[@Robbover]

Same here!! EO in the house... Jersey Club Head

[@barbarajohnson9065]

Ravings back in the day NOICE 🍾🥂💃🏾🕺🏽🥂🍾

[@zaihiraray]

Go ahead and run if you want to.. like I said you ain't got to be here, don't have to stay... Such wicked percussiveness to this TUNE, love it, melodious, harmonically gifted beat, bassy, drumming driven fabulousness!!!

[@garvinwilson5728]

Years later still the jam.

[@silveryfoxx]

This is an authentic TIME Machine! If you lived with this as part of your life's soundtrack at 3am in some room in NYC where the bricks were melting from the sweat of bodies moving to this sound… OMG I'm 30 again!

[@harleydd]

Here Here Dan

[@marambaron]

+Dan Smith I feel the same!!!

[@marambaron]

+Dan Smith "And besides, you ain't got not money. You ain't never had no money! I'm the one with the money....! Classic!!

[@angelicaplummer768]

+marambaron lol ... sit on that for awhile

[@DrNoahBoddy004]

+Dan Smith You hit the mark spot-on, D.S.! Terrific post!

[@dstevens518]

Damn, this RULES! Great voice, great groove. Poor souls that don't like this, they don't know how to enjoy life!

[@sonyamoore75]

My cousins and my aunt used to play this song all the time, they lived on the North side of Chicago

[@virgilwyatt4632]

She tore it up on this one, didn't She?!

[@anndavis2920]

yes she did. Ive been living this song since i was 14 and now im 61 years of age. Im sick n tired w/runaways, cheaters and liars. This song says it all!

[@ernestgarcia4587]

We weren’t

[@cherylthompkins6501]

This the jam right here. ...yesssss

[@danielmorman3606]

Disco queen. Love it!!

[@darylwebb832]

I loved this song... she was right to express her disappointment... She was a very beautiful woman...

[@TheRmjr]

And she still is the last time I saw her...

[@darylwebb832]

TheRmjr I gotta get a hold of her latest pic then...😆

[@WeBoogie28]

Daryl Webb she was indeed..this is whats missising

[@judyevarista7168]

See sure is. still alive, Bro.

[@angeloluis4130]

Got this in 1979 love it today like I did when I first heard it..... genius!

[@gypsy1035]

I love her voice and this song,awesome!

[@coralfuller1750]

The best dance tune around by far

[@paulwright4366]

She ain't playing with Ya'll. She is one of the Best🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@QueenAnitaSoul1]

The Jam I still cut up a rug off of this one with my old rusty bones

[@LizDaWiz]

QUEEN....when you're on yours...TIMELESS and RHTHYM...NEGATES THE YEARS

[@ruthieworldtravels208]

LOL!

[@garvinwilson5728]

Lol

[@GadgetMsGadget]

As long as you can get up and do a little to the music you love, those "dusty, old bones"......AREN'T!

[@highdefiniton]

LOL!

[@cv2906]

Linda Clifford was not only a great singer but also a beauty queen!! Miss New York :)

[@donaldgranger5662]

Carlos V. yes a legend I still spin her beats

[@donaldgranger5662]

miss dat house

[@zeldabovian865]

Love this song reminds of my mom and dad when they have all my aunt's and uncles over for the holiday back then nothing but good old times

[@joaocarlosneves1836]

Carlos V. Todas musicas

[@judyevarista7168]

Don't know if she was a Beauty Queen but a talented Beauty? Yes!

[@mauricee-q4491]

Love your Tune Ms Linda Clifford Will continue on everTimelessly!

[@TheMrbound]

Yo....this is some sweet music and I love it for the weekend!!!

[@johngilbert6182]

Runaway Love and Hit and Run........ My youth has returned

[@judyevarista7168]

YES!!! Can we go back? Please, Lord. I don't likie this banana republic we currently live in.

[@Anthony-ky5he]

LoL

[@terencebuie7463]

Also one night love affair

[@stevenhosea4849]

John Gilbert Goodness

[@tonialbiol5802]

Yaas!!

[@manuelxavier5659]

These old classics have so much soul and feeling in them, the live musicians, great singers and recording to tape, TODAY it's impossible to capture these feelings with digital nowadays.

[@brent1969able]

Totally agree Manuel. Seems like the more tech involved in music today the more it's become generic and bland. Nothing beats the feeling of a live musician.

[@manuelxavier5659]

yesssss

[@derrickpowell5531]

I agree.

[@TheRmjr]

You ain't never lied!

[@Multi1628]

Vinyl rules for decades! DAVEDJ

[@LuisRomero-uq1zw]

Great Amazing!! Linda Clifford 🌹

[@JersiPeach]

I am a 70's baby and always wanted one night to experience that. I have older friends who are always talking about the fun. And even hanging out in NYC when I was older wasn't the same. Although, today it's it still that much more different. But, apparently my momma was jammimng when I was in her belly cause I love me disco, house, club, and EWF. People don't dance anymore.

[@traviswooten5872]

2019, still listening, 41 years later!! Classic.

[@immortaloshun]

WHAAAAAATTTTTT?!?!? I hadn't heard this for so long I'd forgotten it existed.This tune is sick!

[@DJSPOONYOFFICIAL]

I paid £15 on import for this when I was about 16. What a tune...You know how long it took to save £15 at that age. WIll ALWAYS love this track.

[@Dplaysitcool]

Yes yes spoony. UKG.

[@angelique___5607]

DJ SPOONY yes! Spoons me olde bredbin! These tunes fill up dance floors to this day! Hope you’re doing well! (Leeds)xx

[@ZoomILike2flyAway]

Was worth every shilling. Hope you still own the original vinyl. Still worth every bit and more.

[@LSTU16108]

I know the feeling. I paid $17 dollars on an import copy of Adeva. Respect was hot and still is.

[@butch907]

music cultural history right there in one glorious comment

[@duanetrevorwilliams1269]

A DIVA FROM THE PAST...

[@SteveBrownDiscoPope]

SO much attitude in the lyrics....So much happiness in the music. :o)

[@OjBlack100]

That's right, she ain't taking no prisoners!!!

[@SteveBrownDiscoPope]

I wouldn't last 5 minutes with a woman like this OjBlack100....

[@TheRmjr]

+Steve Brown You better say it!

[@dancinonasmoothedge]

Steve Brown lol lol

[@unboughtunbossed1841]

that bassline is funky!!!! you gotta move to this......

[@mrtruthhurts2307]

That bass line is 🔥

[@christianlackeymannwilson3928]

Mrs.linda Clifford she is a good singer

[@lashellemcclain4912]

You can't help but groove to this

[@geminilover9526]

Runaway Love"....Is The Bomb, Linda Clifford You Are My Queen.😎👍

[@CharlesBrown-by8qs]

I first heard this song at a club in Baltimore called "O'Dells...You'll Know If You Belong" the DJ (Wayne Davis) use to "ROCK" this song! If only the music could sound like this today...great memories!

[@bourgeoisbrats]

She's in her late 60s now, and looks amazing. Always loved the music and vibe of this song. "I'm a Wonderful Thing" by Kid Creole has this same groove :-)

[@leroykearse3227]

Love to hear songs like this. Dance my ass off back in the day.

[@hectorlatorre2367]

Wow Paradise Garage, Larry would bass this up and play the hell out of it. The WORDS are still true to this day. This was done in the 70's.

[@gwendolynleavatte9049]

+Hector Latorre And you know that and I would SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gwendolynleavatte9049]

+gwendolyn levatte I probably saw you there Hector holler..... Good clean fun

[@hectorlatorre2367]

The best time ever. I was thinking about the Garage last night. Wow almost 30 years ago

[@margocandelario2057]

King & Varick! Membership card in the wallet WHAT!

[@HasanALi-lj7mx]

I grew up in this era of good music

[@mikesingh2341]

beauty is skin deep but good talent comes from deep within😍

[@ShawanRobinson-wv7xd]

This and Phyllis Hyman you know how. to love me best songs from the disco era

[@Dwhite4]

This is her crowning hit. Linda jams by simply enjoying singing this song that fits her capable voice. I often play this back-to-back and loud. One of my jams!

[@margaretvera7150]

i could listen to this song again and again and never get tired real music and a very talented singer can not asked for anything more point blank

[@pamelarider1056]

I love this song and her message 💕

[@pigeon51]

Beautiful sound 😍

[@loublue5667]

man this funky tune brings back memories and yes!! I was there...the disco scene, the acid, back seat sex, beige dancing shoes, getting home at 7 am since nightclubs in Montreal would close at 6 AM back then! oh yeah...and Linda Clifford is sooooo hot!!! For those of you in this generation that appreciate disco, bless your young hearts, because it was a wonderful time and you really had to be there!

[@Zeldarw104]

Lou Blue best comment everrr!😎

[@maureenelliston3461]

Lou Blue - I wish I was!!!

[@Glad2BGolden]

Lou Blue I was born in the seventies and missed it all. I love this music.

[@Anthony-ky5he]

Front seat too lol

[@sanyatesGRIA]

Damn, the visuals I saw from this comment just now

[@robertovasquez6714]

The best ....This is what I called real music 💯👍🏽

[@user-ic1mo7oi5p]

back in the day . I was doing clean up . when I saw her alive with this song thanks❤❤

[@dawnburdette3001]

Yes . I remember I was a teenager listening to this song .. taking notes 🤣♥️

[@fab5frk]

Wbls & 92ktu back in the day ! YEAH

[@psychlyst]

Wbls...Frankie Crocker..."when Frankies in da house,he gets 3 pieces!"

[@chrishillman7806]

+psychlyst wow. i remember

[@sharonsOff]

+psychlyst 👍

[@margocandelario2057]

Paco lol...

[@gabrielmakonnen7367]

NYC in the house WBLS chief rocker Frankie Crocker, Ken Spiderweb, Lamar Renee just to name a few WBLS DJ's

[@ivanrivera5341]

i partied to this in the Nickle Bar 72st & Broadway,,NY great Memories!1

[@geraldfarrow4992]

That was the joint

[@dadewd7061]

Latin Quarters on 96th and B'way, buddy! Haha! My usual hangout on Saturday nights after work until closing at 5am... and then ride the #3 back to Queens... Ah, wonderful memories.

[@yclew42]

Stop playing with my heart!!! I love it!!!!!!! brings back the good days......

[@keir1510]

bring back the 70's. when music was music.

[@Tarotscopebytina]

Great soulful voice! THIS^^^^^^^^!!!!!

[@pmcl3106]

If you ever get the chance please listen to the funk & soul show on BBC Radio 6Music on Saturdays 6-9 pm (UK TIme)

[@felixcruz183]

one of my all time favorites.

[@besmith7093]

a mi Tambien me ousta

[@mercyjokes2d696]

You have taste.

[@fatking9746]

Still 🔥 & 2019

[@g.williams4732]

I'm loving the band. The detail of every instrument. Awesome!