"Love Don't Run" was 1981 single by The Dillman Band. It was a minor hit for them that year, registering on the Record World 101-150 Singles chart.
Background "Love Don't Run" was written by Steve Pippin and Larry Keith. It was recorded by The Dillman Band. Backed with the Steve Seamans composition, "She's Just a Stranger", it was released on RCA PB-12278 in July 1981.45Cat - The Dillman Band Love Don't Run
Reception "Love Don't Run" was reviewed in the 15 August issue of Record World where it was a Single Pick. It was a positive review, mentioning the merit of the harmony / lead vocals by Steve Seamans and Patrick Fredrick. It was also written that the song's hook and arrangement would win the ears of pop and A/C listeners.Record World, August 15, 1981 - Page 24 Record World Single Picks, Pop, THE DILLMAN BAND - RCA 12278 LOVE DON'T RUN It was also reviewed in the 15 August issue of Cash Box. The review was positive with the reviewer finishing off with calling it "Pop powerhouse".Cash Box, August 15, 1978 - Page 7 REVIEWS SINGLES REVIEWS, NEW AND DEVELOPING ARTISTS, THE DILLMAN BAND (RCA JH -12278) Love Don't Run
Charts The single debuted at No. 126 in the Record World 101-150 Singles chart for the week of 12 September.Record World, September 12, 1981 - Page 26 Record World 101-150 Singles SEPTEMBER 12, 1981, SEPT. 12 126, SEPT. 5 -, LOVE DON'T RUN DILLMAN BAND/RCA 12278 (House of Gold, BMI) It peaked at No. 118 for the week of 19 September and held that position for another week.Record World, September 19, 1981 - Page 22 Record World 101-150 Singles, SEPTEMBER 19, 1981, Sept. 19 118, Sept. 12 126, LOVE DON'T RUN DILLMAN BAND/RCA 12278 (House of Gold, BMI)Record World, September 26, 1981 - Page 21 Record World 101-150 Singles SEPTEMBER 26, 1981, Sept. 26 118, Sept. 19 118, LOVE DON'T RUN DILLMAN BAND/RCA 12278 (House of Gold, BMI)Record World, October 3, 1981 - Page 25 Record World 101-150 Singles OCTOBER 3, 1981, Oct. 3 122, Sept. 26 118, LOVE DON'T RUN DILLMAN BAND/RCA 12278 (House of Gold, BMI) It was still in the chart at No. 150 for the week of 7 November.Record World, November 7, 1981 - Page 26 Record World 101-150 Singles NOVEMBER 7, 1981, Nov. 7 150, Oct. 31 146, LOVE DON'T RUN DILLMAN BAND/RCA 12278 (House of Gold, BMI)
References
External links Discogs - The Dillman Band* – Love Don't Run The Dillman Band - Topic channel, Feb 20, 2025 - Love Don't Run (audio)