"Waterfall" is a song written and performed by

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, and produced by Richard Perry. The song served as the second single from Simon's fifth studio album, '' Playing Possum'' (1975). Waterfall was not as successful on the ''Billboard'' Pop singles chart as its predecessor "

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", peaking only at No. 78. However, it was much more successful on the ''Billboard''

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, reaching a peak position of No. 21. ''

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'' called it "a strong ballad with an introverted lyric." ''

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'' said that it's "most refreshing and free-flowing Simon sound that's splashin' with style." Simon later included the track on her two disc career retrospective set ''

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'', released in 2002. James Taylor provides backing vocals on the track. Simon plays the piano on the track.

Track listing

;7" single * "Waterfall" – 3:32 * "After The Storm" – 2:46

Charts

References

External links

Carly Simon's Official Website
{{Carly Simon 1975 songs Songs written by Carly Simon Carly Simon songs Elektra Records singles Song recordings produced by Richard Perry 1975 singles