"Waterfall" is a song written and performed by Carly Simon, and produced by

Richard Perry Richard Van Perry (born June 18, 1942) is an American record producer. He began as a performer in his adolescence while attending Poly Prep, his high school in Brooklyn. After graduating from college he rose through the late 1960s and early 1970 ...

. The song served as the second single from Simon's fifth studio album, ''

Playing Possum ''Playing Possum'' is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released by Elektra Records, on April 21, 1975. It was Simon's third consecutive album to reach the top 10 on the ''Billboard'' Pop albums chart, peaking a ...

'' (1975). Waterfall was not as successful on the ''Billboard'' Pop singles chart as its predecessor " Attitude Dancing", peaking only at No. 78. However, it was much more successful on the ''Billboard''

Adult Contemporary chart The Adult Contemporary chart is published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine and lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary radio stations in the United States. The chart is compiled based on airplay data submitted to ''Billboard'' by sta ...

, reaching a peak position of No. 21. '' Cash Box'' called it "a strong ballad with an introverted lyric." '' Record World'' 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 '' Anthology'', released in 2002.

James Taylor James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A six-time Grammy Award winner, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, havi ...

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