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Bryan Adams Almost Gave Away 'Run to You'

10/15/2025

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In 2025, Bryan Adams, the Canadian singer-songwriter, revealed he nearly gave away his hit "Run to You."
The song was written for Blue Oyster Cult and appeared on the 1984 album Reckless, which sold over a million copies in Canada.
Adams, working with Jim Vallance, kept Run to You despite offers from other artists, including .38 Special, and the track reached No. 6 on the Billboard charts.

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Story summary

In 2025, Bryan Adams, the Canadian singer-songwriter, revealed he nearly gave away his hit "Run to You."
The song was written for Blue Oyster Cult and appeared on the 1984 album Reckless, which sold over a million copies in Canada.
Adams, working with Jim Vallance, kept Run to You despite offers from other artists, including .38 Special, and the track reached No. 6 on the Billboard charts.