Blues Traveler – Run-Around
Blues Traveler – Run-Around (1995)
Directed by: Ken Fox
Run-Around is a seminal track by American rock band Blues Traveler, released on February 28, 1995, as the lead single from their fourth studio album, *Four*. Written by frontman John Popper, the song delves into themes of unrequited love and emotional frustration, encapsulated by its catchy harmonica riffs and upbeat tempo. The track became the band’s breakthrough hit, peaking at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 and earning them a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1996. The accompanying music video, directed by Ken Fox, presents a modern twist on *The Wizard of Oz*. It features a character named Dorothy Gale and her companions attempting to enter a nightclub where a photogenic band lip-syncs on stage, while Blues Traveler performs the song concealed behind a curtain. The narrative unfolds as Dorothy’s dog, Toto, reveals the true performers, drawing parallels to the classic tale’s theme of uncovering hidden truths.
