"Run Away Love” by Carole Fredericks is an electrifying heartbeat from a musician whose pulse is still found across continents. From her origins in Springfield, Massachusetts to her radiant life in Paris, Carole Denise Fredericks offered more than melodies; she offered a legacy of love, connection across cultures, and heart-and-soul emotion
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Read more →From the first note, “Run Away Love” comes in like a big cinematic wave, appropriate since it became the theme song of Patrice Leconte’s film Une Chance sur Deux. The production is explosive, and Waris is electric and warm; abundance pours from his arrangement, creating characters and a sense of adventure. Carole’s voice captures the ear’s attention and has a timeless quality, an R&B blend of soulful sophistication. Her delivery sparkles with a voice that tells stories even between the lyrics.
“Run Away Love” will stay in your consciousness because it manages to connect two worlds effortlessly. You hear how naturally her American gospel roots coexist with her European artistic maturation. Each chorus is an inviting whisper for you to take a chance on a life of adventure. Even in her absence decades later, her artistry reminds us that real music grows and travels.
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