River Song
Dennis Wilson
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Walkin' down by the river Water running through my knees (Ahhh) River, oh river moves so free (Ahhh) Oh mighty river endlessly Oo mighty river I would love to be like you Oo lonely river Has not got the time to say I was born into the city life It's all that I've ever known You know it's rough gettin' round this place So crowded I can hardly breathe You can only see about a block or two In L. A. that's the truth I'm lookin' for some country life Some kickin' room no more city life I want the river Rollin' rollin' rollin' on river (I got to get away I got to get away I got to get away) Rollin' rollin' rollin' on river (I got to get away I got to get away I got to get away) Rollin' rollin' rollin' on river (I got to get away I got to get away I got to get away) Rollin' rollin' rollin' on river (I got to get away I got to get away I got to get away) Rollin' rollin' rollin' on It breaks my heart to see the city I wonder why it ain't pretty Oh I want to cry, want to cry Come on you've got to do it do it do it You got to run away you got to run away You got to do it do it do it You got to run away You got to run away You got to do it do it do it You got to run away You got to run away You got to do it do it do it You got to run away You got to run away You got to do it do it do it You got to run away You got to run away
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Written by: RICHARD SHERMAN, RICHARD M. SHERMAN, ROBERT B. SHERMAN
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Release & Ranking"River Song" by Dennis Wilson was one of the key tracks from his debut solo album "Pacific Ocean Blue," which was released in 1977.
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Genre"River Song" is considered to incorporate elements of rock and pop, but often classified under the 'baroque pop' sub-genre because of the complex and ornate arrangement styles used in the song.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song is fondly remembered as a significant part of the late 1970s Southern California sound and is often associated with the beach culture of that era.
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CollaborationDennis created "River Song" with his younger brother, Carl Wilson, who was also part of the popular American band, The Beach Boys.
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PerformanceDespite being released as part of a solo album, "River Song" was performed on numerous occasions with The Beach Boys during live concerts.
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InspirationThe song was reportedly one of Dennis Wilson's personal favorites, with its lyrics reflecting his love for the Pacific Ocean and his concerns about environmental pollution.
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Critics ReviewsSome critics praised "River Song" as one of the standout tracks on "Pacific Ocean Blue," hailing it as proof of Wilson's ability to blend layered harmonies and complex arrangements.
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Commercial SuccessThe album "Pacific Ocean Blue," which includes "River Song," peaked at number 96 on the U.S. Billboard 200, making it Dennis Wilson's most successful solo work.
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Re-releaseAfter being out of print for more than two decades, "Pacific Ocean Blue" and "River Song" were re-released in 2008, giving a new generation the chance to appreciate Wilson's work.
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LegacyDespite the lack of commercial success during its release, today "River Song" is considered one of Dennis Wilson's masterpieces.
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