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Singles chronology
If the River Can Bend
Elton John
Label: RocketMercury · Studios: Townhouse (London) · Productor: Chris Thomas
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If the River Can Bend
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1998 /06 /01
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0:00 |
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2
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Dont Let the Sun Go Down on Me (live in Paris)
Elton John •
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1998 /06 /01
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5:38 |
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I Guess Thats Why They Call it the Blues (live in Paris)
Elton John •
Elton John •
w: Music: John, Davey Johnstone; lyrics: Taupin •
1998 /06 /01
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4:44 |
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Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word (live in Paris)
Elton John •
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1998 /06 /01
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3:51 |
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Album
The Big Picture
Fecha Lanzamiento: 22 September 1997 · Fecha Grabación: May 1997 -Discográfica: RocketA&MMercury · Estudio de Grabación: Townhouse (London); AIR (London) · Productor: Chris Thomas
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Long Way from Happiness
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1997 /09 /22 1
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4:47 |
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2
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Live Like Horses
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1997 /09 /22 1
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5:02 |
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3
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The End Will Come
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1997 /09 /22 1
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4:53 |
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4
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If the River Can Bend
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1997 /09 /22 1
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0:00 |
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5
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Love`s Got a Lot to Answer For
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1997 /09 /22 1
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5:02 |
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6
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Something About the Way You Look Tonight
Elton John •
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1997 /09 /22 1
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4:01 |
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7
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The Big Picture
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1997 /09 /22 1
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3:45 |
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8
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Recover Your Soul
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w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1997 /09 /22 1
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0:00 |
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9
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January
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1997 /09 /22 1
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4:02 |
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10
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I Can`t Steer My Heart Clear of You
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w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1997 /09 /22 1
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4:10 |
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11
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Wicked Dreams
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w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1997 /09 /22 1
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4:39 |
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I Know Why I`m in Love
Elton John •
w: Elton John and Bernie Taupin •
1997 /09 /22 Japanese Edition Bonus Track
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0:00 |
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| "If the River Can Bend" | ||||
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| Single by Elton John | ||||
| from the album The Big Picture | ||||
| Released | 1 June 1998 | |||
| Studio | Townhouse (London) | |||
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| Length | 5:22 | |||
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| Composer(s) | Elton John | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Bernie Taupin | |||
| Producer(s) | Chris Thomas | |||
| Elton John singles chronology | ||||
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Review
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1998 single by Elton John
"If the River Can Bend" is a song by English musician Elton John. As with much of his work, the music was composed by John while its lyrics were written by longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin. The song was first released on John`s twenty-fifth studio album, The Big Picture (1997), and was later released as the album`s third and final single on 1 June 1998.
Overview
"If the River Can Bend" features vocals from the East London Gospel Choir.[1][3] Charlie Morgan, who performs drums on the song, describes the track as an "inspirational Gospel tune", while Shana Naomi Krochmal of Vulture notes similarities between it and Paul Simon`s 1986 album Graceland.[4]
In His Song: The Musical Journey of Elton John by Elizabeth Rosenthal, the lyrics of "If the River Can Bend" are described as both "a testament to the faithfulness of lovers through thick, thin, and the winding paths of fate", as well as a reference to the longevity of John and Taupin`s working partnership.[2] Rosenthal believes the latter topic is displayed through the song`s lyrical similarities to "Harmony" from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973).[2] Musically, Rosenthal considers the track to be the "first up-tempo" song on the album, noting its fusion of rock and Gospel and comparing it to earlier tracks "The Power" (a collaboration with Little Richard from John`s 1993 album Duets) and "Bite Your Lip (Get Up and Dance!)" from Blue Moves (1976).[2]
Commercial performance
The song was released as the third and final single from The Big Picture on 1 June 1998. It became the album`s third straight top 40 hit in the UK, where it peaked at number 32.[5] In Germany, the song slid into the bottom of the top 100, peaking at number 95.[6]
Personnel
Adapted from the album`s liner notes:[3]
- Elton John – vocals, piano, organ
- Guy Babylon – keyboards
- Davey Johnstone – guitar
- John Jorgenson – guitar
- Bob Birch – bass guitar
- Charlie Morgan – drums
- East London Gospel Choir – vocals
Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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| Germany (GfK)[7] | 95 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 32 |
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1998 single by Elton John
"If the River Can Bend" is a song by English musician Elton John. As with much of his work, the music was composed by John while its lyrics were written by longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin. The song was first released on John`s twenty-fifth studio album, The Big Picture (1997), and was later released as the album`s third and final single on 1 June 1998.
Overview
"If the River Can Bend" features vocals from the East London Gospel Choir.[1][3] Charlie Morgan, who performs drums on the song, describes the track as an "inspirational Gospel tune", while Shana Naomi Krochmal of Vulture notes similarities between it and Paul Simon`s 1986 album Graceland.[4]
In His Song: The Musical Journey of Elton John by Elizabeth Rosenthal, the lyrics of "If the River Can Bend" are described as both "a testament to the faithfulness of lovers through thick, thin, and the winding paths of fate", as well as a reference to the longevity of John and Taupin`s working partnership.[2] Rosenthal believes the latter topic is displayed through the song`s lyrical similarities to "Harmony" from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973).[2] Musically, Rosenthal considers the track to be the "first up-tempo" song on the album, noting its fusion of rock and Gospel and comparing it to earlier tracks "The Power" (a collaboration with Little Richard from John`s 1993 album Duets) and "Bite Your Lip (Get Up and Dance!)" from Blue Moves (1976).[2]
Commercial performance
The song was released as the third and final single from The Big Picture on 1 June 1998. It became the album`s third straight top 40 hit in the UK, where it peaked at number 32.[5] In Germany, the song slid into the bottom of the top 100, peaking at number 95.[6]
Personnel
Adapted from the album`s liner notes:[3]
- Elton John – vocals, piano, organ
- Guy Babylon – keyboards
- Davey Johnstone – guitar
- John Jorgenson – guitar
- Bob Birch – bass guitar
- Charlie Morgan – drums
- East London Gospel Choir – vocals
Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany (GfK)[7] | 95 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 32 |