"Runaround Sue"-Dion

 I can't even begin to describe this song. I found it when I was thirteen in the eighth grade. It seriously changed me and my taste of music. It is such a good song. It is only two minutes and fifty two seconds but it conveys so much emotion. I love how simple and pure the song is. It isn't trying to hard it just talks about a girl breaking your heart. Because this song was recorded in the sixties it has that authentic and old time feel. Dion's voice has such a perfect tone for this song. He sounds so emotional but still doo-wop. The backing vocals also help the whole feel of the song as well. I used to listen to this song everyday after school while I would ride my bike around. This song still sounds as good and euphoric as the first time I heard it back in eighth grade. I think the reason this song still resonates with me is because I can still listen to it even after knowing it for so long and listening to it so many times. I love this song and so many of the memories I have attached to it.

-K.

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