It was only a matter of time before hip-hop made its way to Broadway. Many a musical act, from the Pet Shop Boys to ABBA, have translated their records from radio to stage. Run-DMC seem poised to follow with some big name Hollywood types getting behind the concept.

They have all the makings for a hit. Run-DMC’s back catalog is filled with hits and way-ahead-of-their-time productions. Their visual style, and the dancing of their era, would translate to stage. And the personal story of the band – one was shot and killed and another found God – has the highs and lows any good drama incorporates. But is a Hollywood producer best known for her work with, um, Tom Cruise, up for the challenge? We’ll have to wait and see. Developments are in the early stages.

You may already be familiar with a band called Belle and Sebastian and their classic folksy alt rock ditty, “Stars of Track and Field.” With this week’s move from swimming into track and field at the Olympics, we thought we’d celebrate by seeing what stars of track and field you are. Try this on for size, name as many songs as you can with any form of the word “RUN” in the title. The examples below are not allowed since we named them already. Whoever has the most will receive a free GreenDimes Junk Mail Removal Membership and will also be acknowledged publicly in our next blog post. In this fashion, you can entertain the masses, rid yourself of annoying clutter in your mailbox and get promoted in a Sundance Channel blog.

Run Like Hell – Pink Floyd
Run’s House – Run DMC
Running with the Devil – Van Halen
Run for your Life – The Beatles
Running to Stand Still – U2
Run to You – Bryan Adams
Run to the Hills – Iron Maiden
I Ran – A Flock of Seagulls

Good luck!