The Runaways Songs Ranked

The Runaways were an all-female teenage American rock band that recorded and performed in the second half of the 1970s. The band released four studio albums and one live set during its run. Among their best-known songs are “Cherry Bomb”, “Hollywood”, “Queens of Noise” and a cover version of the Velvet Underground’s “Rock & Roll”. Never a major success in the United States, the Runaways became a sensation overseas, especially in Japan, thanks to the hit single “Cherry Bomb”. Here are all of The Runaways albums ranked.

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10. The Runaways (Waitin’ for the Night, 1977)

“I remember this song when I was a young boy, growing up in the 1980’s decade. I really enjoyed Joan Jett singing this song. It was realistic. I am glad to have this song in my music library.”

9. You Drive Me Wild (The Runaways, 1976)

“In You Drive Me Wild the singer is trying to attract the attention of some bad boy. The instrumental style is rough, which fits their attitude and reputation.”

8. American Nights (The Runaways, 1976)

“The best song on here is ‘American Nights’, just a great pop-punk song. More fun than a bag of firecrackers and your first porno mag combined. American Nights is the standout for me. I hear Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones just played the song on his new Southern California radio show.”

7. Dead End Justice (The Runaways, 1976)

“Indeed Dead End Justice is an unusual by-play between Jett and Currie that I wasn’t sure of to start with, but in the end it just grows on you!”

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6. Waitin’ For The Night (Waitin’ For The Night, 1977)

“What’s most impressive about Waitin’ For The Night is Lita Ford. We all knew she wasn’t just another chick with a guitar before this, but she really drove it home here and proved herself worthy of a place with the male guitarists of the 1970s here.”

5. Neon Angels on the Road to Ruin (Queens of Noise,1977)

“It’s amazing how influential these women were to music, and to hear it on cassette sets the mood for listening to the album. It’s interesting to think about how revolutionary these ladies were at the time.”

4. I Love Playin’ with Fire (Queens of Noise, 1977)

“I love this song. I love young Joan Jett’s voice. Personal favorite, and I was not disappointed with the quality. It was a weird experience listening to “I Love Playin’ With Fire” while dodging geriatric slot junkies who’d been there all night.”

3. Take It or Leave It (Live Cleveland 1976, 1976)

“This is the best work that they ever did! Every song catches my interest. Despite the hard sound, I find it easy to listen to.”

2. I Wanna Be Where The Boys Are (The Runaways, 1977)

“Certainly the best song from this all female hard glam pre-punk bunch of hooligans. Great sleazy guitar sound, and it’s good fun as a drinking/partying record, but too silly and simple to be more than a rock ‘n roll footnote.”

1. Queens Of Noise (Queens Of Noise,1977)

“This is the best work that they ever did! Every song catches my interest. Despite the hard sound, I find it easy to listen to. This the perfect album to listen to on a road trip. The Runaways provide a strong follow-up to their well done debut, and also the magnum opus of their catalog.”