Don't Cross the River
1973 single by America
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"Don't Cross the River" is a song written by Dan Peek of the American rock band America, released as the second of three singles from their 1972 album Homecoming.
| "Don't Cross the River" | ||||
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German single cover, photo is also used on the parent album front cover. | ||||
| Single by America | ||||
| from the album Homecoming | ||||
| B-side | "To Each His Own" | |||
| Released | January 1973 | |||
| Studio | The Record Plant, Los Angeles[1] | |||
| Genre | Country[2][3] | |||
| Length | 2:30 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Songwriter | Dan Peek | |||
| Producer | America | |||
| America singles chronology | ||||
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Release and reception
Record World stated that it is a "more countrified cut complete with banjos and all", ending that they believed it would be as successful as "Ventura Highway".[4] Cashbox magazine stated that following "In the footsteps of 'Ventura Highway'" is a "relatively easy task for America when you consider that each and every one of their singles is stronger than the last", ending that "This one looks and feels just right".[2]
The song has been included on compilations such as History: America's Greatest Hits, The Definitive America and The Complete Greatest Hits.[5][6]
Track listing
- "Don't Cross the River" – 2:30
- "To Each His Own" – 3:13
Personnel
Original version
Adapted from the digital liner notes:[7]
America
- Dan Peek – guitar, vocals, songwriting
- Gerry Beckley – keyboards, vocals
- Dewey Bunnell – guitar, vocals,
Additional musicians
- Joe Osborn – bass guitar
- Hal Blaine – drums, percussion
- Henry Diltz – banjo (not on the original recording, Martin’s remix adds the banjo.)
Technical
- Chuck Leary – assistant engineer
- Bill Halverson – engineer
- Mike Stone – engineer
- George Martin – mixing engineer
2007 re-recording
Adapted from the digital liner notes:[8]
America
- Gerry Beckley – vocals, guitar
- Dewey Bunnell – vocals, guitar
- Rich Campbell – vocals, bass guitar
- Willie Leacox – drums
- Michael Woods – vocals, piano
- Dan Peek – songwriter
Technical
- George Marino – mastering engineer
- Michael Taylor – engineer
- Jeff Worrell – engineer
- John Holbrook – mixing engineer
Charts
| Chart (1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[9] | 94 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[10] | 49 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[11] | 21 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 35 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[13] | 23 |