Rock and roll music
1986 single by Elton John and Cliff Richard
"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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Slow Rivers
Elton John
Label: Rocket · · Productor: Gus Dudgeon
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Slow Rivers
Elton John •
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1986 /11 /17
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(with Cliff Richard)
Elton John •
1986 /11 /17
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Billy and the Kids , Lord of the Flies
Elton John •
1986 /11 /17
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Album
Leather Jackets
Fecha Lanzamiento: 27 October 1986 · Fecha Grabación: September 1986 -Discográfica: Geffen (US), Rocket (UK) · Estudio de Grabación: Wisseloord (Hilversum) CTS (London) The SOL (Cookham) · Productor: Gus Dudgeon
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Leather Jackets
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1986 /09 Side one
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Hoop of Fire
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1986 /09 Side one
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Don`t Trust That Woman
Elton John •
w: Cher, Lady Choc Ice [John][11] •
1986 /09 Side one
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Go It Alone
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1986 /09 Side one
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Gypsy Heart
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1986 /09 Side one
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4:46 |
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Slow Rivers
Elton John •
w: duet with Cliff Richard •
1986 /10 /27 Side two
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Heartache All Over the World
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1986 /10 /27 Side two
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Angeline
Elton John •
w: John, Taupin, Alan Carvell[12] •
1986 /10 /27 Side two
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Memory of Love
Elton John •
w: John, Gary Osborne •
1986 /10 /27 Side two
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Paris
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1986 /10 /27 Side two
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I Fall Apart
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1986 /10 /27 Side two
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4:00 |
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Album
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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 | |||
| Elton John singles chronology | ||||
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| Cliff Richard singles chronology | ||||
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Review
1986 single by Elton John and Cliff Richard
"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.
Leer másCommercial reception
The 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
The video for "Slow Rivers" was directed by Mike Brady.[5]
Track listings
UK 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
| 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 |
1986 single by Elton John and Cliff Richard
"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.
Commercial reception
The 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
The video for "Slow Rivers" was directed by Mike Brady.[5]
Track listings
UK 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
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| 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 |