| "Slow Rivers" | ||||
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| Single by Elton John and Cliff Richard | ||||
| from the album Leather Jackets | ||||
| B-side |
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| Released | 1986 | |||
| 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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"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,[1] but was a bigger hit in Belgium and Ireland, where it reached number 24[2] and number 25[3] respectively.
Music video
The video for "Slow Rivers" was directed by Mike Brady.[4]
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[5] | 82 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[2] | 24 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[3] | 25 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] | 42 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[1] | 44 |
References
- ^ 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.
