Slow Rivers

1986 single by Elton John and Cliff Richard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Slow Rivers" is a duet recorded by British singers 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.

B-side
  • "Billy and the Kids"
  • "Lord of the Flies"
Released17 November 1986[1]
GenrePop
Length3:13
Quick facts from the album Leather Jackets, B-side ...
"Slow Rivers"
Single by Elton John and Cliff Richard
from the album Leather Jackets
B-side
  • "Billy and the Kids"
  • "Lord of the Flies"
Released17 November 1986[1]
GenrePop
Length3:13
LabelRocket
Songwriters
ProducerGus Dudgeon
Elton John singles chronology
"Heartache All Over the World"
(1986)		 "Slow Rivers"
(1986)		 "Flames of Paradise"
(1987)
Cliff Richard singles chronology
"All I Ask of You"
(1986)		 "Slow Rivers"
(1986)		 "My Pretty One"
(1987)
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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

  1. "Slow Rivers" – 3:08
  2. "Billy and the Kids" – 4:22

UK 12" single

  1. "Slow Rivers" – 3:08
  2. "Billy and the Kids" – 4:22
  3. "Lord of the Flies" – 4:30

Charts

More information Chart (1986), Peak position ...
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
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