On this day August 29 1989, Last of the Runaways by Giant was released. As the band’s debut album, it delivered a polished mix of melodic hard rock and power ballads that fit squarely into the late 80s arena rock landscape. Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Dann Huff, the group brought both musical precision and strong songwriting to their first outing.
The album’s biggest success came with the single I’ll See You in My Dreams, which became a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped the band gain national attention. Other tracks like Innocent Days and Stranger to Me Now showcased Giant’s ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with guitar driven production.
Though arriving late in the decade, Last of the Runaways stood out for its musicianship and clean studio sound. It offered fans of bands like Journey, Foreigner, and Whitesnake a fresh voice with radio ready appeal.
80s insight: Last of the Runaways was one of the last notable entries in the 80s melodic rock wave before the rise of grunge shifted the rock scene in a different direction.
The album’s biggest success came with the single I’ll See You in My Dreams, which became a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped the band gain national attention. Other tracks like Innocent Days and Stranger to Me Now showcased Giant’s ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with guitar driven production.
Though arriving late in the decade, Last of the Runaways stood out for its musicianship and clean studio sound. It offered fans of bands like Journey, Foreigner, and Whitesnake a fresh voice with radio ready appeal.
80s insight: Last of the Runaways was one of the last notable entries in the 80s melodic rock wave before the rise of grunge shifted the rock scene in a different direction.
