"Slow Boat to China" is a song written by Mike Ragogna and recorded by American

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group

Girls Next Door Girls Next Door was an American country music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1982 and disbanded in 1991. The group consisted of Doris King, Cindy Nixon, Diane Williams, and Tammy Stephens. The group recorded three albums. History Girls ...

. It was released in May 1986 as the second single from their album ''The Girls Next Door''. The song peaked at No. 8 on the ''

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chart.

Critical reception

An uncredited review in ''

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'' magazine was favorable, saying that the group "entertains with their strong vocals and tight harmony. The easy-flowing melody should help the Girls’ new single sail into the Top 10, creating waves all along the way." A review from ''

'' was also positive, calling the song "a brisk, pop-flavored effort."

Chart performance

References

{{reflist 1986 singles Girls Next Door songs MTM Records singles Song recordings produced by Tommy West (producer)