"Slow Rivers" is a duet by English musicians
Elton John and
Cliff Richard
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, released as a single in 1986. Written by John and
Bernie Taupin, the song was included on John's 1986 album ''
Leather Jackets
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Commercial reception
The single peaked at number 44 in the singers' native United Kingdom,
but was a bigger hit in Belgium and Ireland, where it reached number 24
and number 25
respectively.
Music video
The video for "Slow Rivers" was directed by Mike Brady.
Track listings
UK 7" single
#"Slow Rivers" – 3:08
#"Billy and the Kids" – 4:22
UK 12" single
#"Slow Rivers" – 3:08
#"Billy and the Kids" – 4:22
#"Lord of the Flies" – 4:30
Charts
References
External links
"Slow Rivers"at
Discogs
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{{Cliff Richard singles
1986 singles
Elton John songs
Cliff Richard songs
Songs with music by Elton John
Songs with lyrics by Bernie Taupin
Song recordings produced by Gus Dudgeon
The Rocket Record Company singles
Male vocal duets