River Is Wide
The Grass Roots
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The sky was clear on that windy day 'Till the clear blue sky began to turn to gray The lightning flashed, the thunder roared above Then fell a drop of rain to start our love Let the river get wide, the river gets long, now The water runs deep as our love gets strong now So baby, don't you fight and say you belong now To me Upon the roof we heard the gentle rain With the rhythm of our heartbeats, down it came As it hit each drop our hearts could feel the pain No one on earth can stop a drop of rain Let the river get wide, the river gets long, now The water runs deep as our love gets strong now So baby, don't you fight and say you belong now To me Let the river get wide, the river gets long, now The water runs deep as our love gets strong now So baby, don't you fight and say you belong now To me Let the river get wide, the river gets long, now The water runs deep as our love gets strong now So baby, don't you fight and say you belong now To me
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Written by: GARY ZEKLEY, MITCH BOTTLER
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"The River is Wide" by The Grass Roots was released in April 1969.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit and reached the number 31 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 10 on the Billboard Easy Listening (now Adult Contemporary) chart.
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Song WritersThe song was written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri.
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Album Presence"The River is Wide" is featured on the fifth album of The Grass Roots, titled "Leaving it All Behind".
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Lineup ChangesThe release of "The River Is Wide" saw a significant lineup change with the introduction of a new lead singer, Rob Grill.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is considered to fall into the pop-rock genre with notable R&B influences.
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Notable LyricsThe song is known for its vivid lyrics that are said to symbolize the Vietnam War era, which was ongoing when the song was released.
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Musical Style"The River is Wide" is well-known for its strong horn parts, making it stand out in the Grass Roots' ocean of hits.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several other artists, including The Forum, and notably Paul Revere & The Raiders, which helped it gained additional popularity.
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Home Label"The River is Wide" was released under the ABC/Dunhill Records label.
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Music VideoUnfortunately, like many songs from its era, "The River is Wide" doesn't have an official music video, but various performances of the song can be found.
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LegacyThe song continues to be popular on 'oldies' radio stations and in digital music libraries, demonstrating its lasting appeal.
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