"Slow Rivers" is a duet by English musicians Elton John and Cliff Richard, released as a single in 1986. Written by John and Bernie Taupin, the song was included on John's 1986 album Leather Jackets.
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| Single by Elton John and Cliff Richard | ||||
| from the album Leather Jackets | ||||
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| Released | 17 November 1986[1] | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:13 | |||
| Label | Rocket | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Gus Dudgeon | |||
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| Cliff Richard singles chronology | ||||
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Commercial reception
editThe single peaked at number 44 in the singers' native United Kingdom,[2] but was a bigger hit in Belgium and Ireland, where it reached number 24[3] and number 25[4] respectively.
Music video
editThe video for "Slow Rivers" was directed by Mike Brady.[5]
Track listings
editUK 7" single
- "Slow Rivers" – 3:08
- "Billy and the Kids" – 4:22
UK 12" single
- "Slow Rivers" – 3:08
- "Billy and the Kids" – 4:22
- "Lord of the Flies" – 4:30
Charts
edit| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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| Australian Singles Chart[6] | 82 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3] | 24 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[4] | 25 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 42 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 44 |
References
edit- ^ "Music Week" (PDF). p. 40.
- ^ a b "Elton John and Cliff Richard: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ a b "Elton John & Cliff Richard – Slow Rivers" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ a b "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Slow Rivers". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Elton John & Cliff Richard: Slow Rivers". IMDb.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, N.S.W. pp. 158–159. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Elton John & Cliff Richard – Slow Rivers". Top 40 Singles.