Love on the Run (Sons of Zion song)

"Love on the Run"
Single by Sons of Zion featuring Jackson Owens
from the album First XV
Released4 June 2021 (2021-06-04)
Genre
Length2:57
LabelSons of Zion, Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand
Songwriter(s)
  • Matthew Sadgrove
  • Riapo Panapa
Sons of Zion singles chronology
"Crazy"
(2020) 		"Love on the Run"
(2021) 		"Come to Bed"
(2021)
Jackson Owens singles chronology
"Love on the Run"
(2021) 		"Better with You"
(2021)
Music video
"Love on the Run" on YouTube

"Love on the Run" is a song by New Zealand band Sons of Zion, performed in collaboration with singer Jackson Owens, released as a single in June 2021. In September 2021 for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, the band re-recorded the song as "He Aroha Hinemoa / Love on the Run". Both the English and Māori language versions of the song were hits in New Zealand.

Background and composition

Singer Jackson Owens joined Sons of Zion as a touring musician in 2019. Sons of Zion member Matthew Sadgrove wrote "Love on the Run" with Owens in mind, as the song suited his vocal range and style.[1] The song was the first time Jackson Owens performed as a lead vocalist.[2] "Love on the Run" was written to have a summer-feel, with elements of both pop and soul music,[3] and incorporates a horn section, performed by Christian Mausia and Thabani Gapara.[4]

Release and promotion

"Love on the Run" was released as a single on 4 June 2021, through Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand.[4][5] The band translated the song into Māori with help from Tawaroa Kawana of the band Maimoa,[6] and released this version under the name "He Aroha Hinemoa" during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori in September 2021.[7] The Māori language version references the story of Hinemoa and Tūtānekai.[citation needed]

"Love on the Run" was a commercial success in New Zealand. The song's music video was the most watched in New Zealand by a New Zealand artist for 2021,[8] and was awarded the radio airplay song of the year at the 2021 Waiata Māori Music Awards.[9] "He Aroha Hinemoa" was also a commercial success,[10] becoming one of the most successful songs sung in Māori for 2021 and 2022.[11][12]

The song was featured on the band's 2022 compilation album First XV.[13]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[14]

  • Chris Chetland – mastering engineer
  • Thabani Gapara – horn
  • Christian Mausia – horn
  • Jackson Owens – performer
  • Riapo Panapa – lyricist, composer
  • Matthew Sadgrove – lyricist, composer, engineer, mixing engineer
  • Sons of Zion – performer

Charts

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "Love on the Run"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[19] Gold 15,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[20]
He Aroha Hinemoa / Love on the Run 		Gold 15,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Love on the Run"
Region Date Edition Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various 4 June 2021 Original
Sony [21]
2 September 2021 Māori language version [22]

References

  1. ^ "First Song - Sons of Zion, Love on the Run". Radio New Zealand. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Q&A: Jackson Owens". Hype Medium. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  3. ^ Karamaina, Tane (9 June 2021). "Sons of Zion release new single with Jackson Owens on lead" (in Māori and English). Te Karere. Retrieved 27 April 2023 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ a b "Sons of Zion Share New Single 'Love on the Run'". Hit Up Ange. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Sons Of Zion ft. Jackson Owens - Love On The Run". Mai FM. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  6. ^ "Credits / He Aroha Hinemoa / Love on the Run (feat. Jackson Owens) / Sons of Zion". Tidal. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  7. ^ Barton, Monika (3 September 2021). "Six60, Stan Walker, Troy Kingi, Hollie Smith, more release te reo Māori songs for Waiata Athems week". Newshub. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  8. ^ Rutledge, Daniel (2 December 2021). "Spotify, YouTube, Apple announce most streamed songs in New Zealand in 2021". Newshub. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  9. ^ "Familiar names dominate Waiata Māori Music Awards". Waatea News. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  10. ^ Behan, Alex (19 September 2021). "Why waiata reo Māori have never been more popular". Stuff. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  11. ^ "Te Reo Māori O Te Rārangi 10 O Runga: End of Year Charts 2021". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  12. ^ "Te Reo Māori O Te Rārangi 10 O Runga: End of Year Charts 2022". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 21 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  13. ^ "First XV". JB Hifi. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  14. ^ "Credits / Love on the Run (feat. Jackson Owens) / Sons of Zion". Tidal. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  15. ^ "Sons of Zion feat. Jackson Owens – Love On the Run". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  16. ^ "18 October 2021". Official NZ Music Charts. Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  17. ^ "Official Top 20 NZ Singles: End of Year Charts 2021". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  18. ^ "Official Top 20 NZ Singles: End of Year Charts 2022". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  19. ^ "New Zealand single certifications". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  20. ^ "New Zealand single certifications". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  21. ^ "Love on the Run (feat. Jackson Owens) - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  22. ^ "He Aroha Hinemoa / Love on the Run (feat. Jackson Owens) - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 27 April 2023.