Covering a classic sounds easy until you remember everyone’s already heard it before. That’s what makes it a double-edged sword: listeners may love the familiarity, but comparisons to previous versions are almost inevitable. Yet Stephani Ezatoff’s take on Elvis Presley’s “Run On” has a way of pulling you out of those comparisons.
Stephani Ezatoff is an American singer who has been featured in international publications and recognized by music award programs. Known for her cover of Babbie Mason’s classic hymn, “God Will Open the Windows of Heaven,” she’s back with another gospel classic.
“Run On” comes with a groove of its own. The guitars ring with an easy, rolling swagger, while the drums provide a solid backbeat to lean into. It has that kind of rock ’n’ roll feel that makes you want to turn up the volume and move along with it. Then there are the vocals, which are just as striking as the arrangement itself. Ezatoff handles every vocal part herself, giving the performance a fuller, more complete sound.
Who even knew that a song about divine judgment could feel like such a good time? There’s a funny contrast in hearing such a stark moral warning to liars, gamblers, ramblers, backbiters, and adulterers set to a rhythm that practically dares you to bang your head and tap your feet.
By the end of the track, you’ll realize that Ezatoff somehow makes the prospect of divine reckoning sound like one hell of a rock ’n’ roll ride.
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