SINGLES
Edited by Larry Flick

VENICE Running Home (3:39)
PRODUCER: Michael Lennon
WRITERS: K. Lennon, S. Crago, M. Lennon
PUBLISHERS: Kippko/Third Lug/Billy Blaser/Grampa-funk, ASCAP
Vanguard 0034 (c/o Welk) (CD promo)

Ya gotta respect the fine folks at Vanguard Records, who continue to exert a considerable amount of energy in support of this harmonious act's charming (if somewhat underappreciated) album, "Born and Raised."  "Running Home" has the potential to pay off on the label's investment, with its rock-ish backbeat and mildly aggressive acoustic / electric guitar interplay.  As with Venice's previous work, the vocals are the highlight, as they bring a high degree of romance to the song's verses and an infectious warmth to the chorus.  If you haven't given this act a listen yet, you are truly missing out.