Let the River Run
Carly Simon
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We're coming to the edge Running on the water Coming through the fog Your sons and daughters Let the river run Let all the dreamers Wake the nation Come, the New Jerusalem Silver cities rise The morning lights The streets that meet them And sirens call them on With a song It's asking for the taking Trembling, shaking Oh, my heart is aching We're coming to the edge Running on the water Coming through the fog Your sons and daughters We the great and small Stand on a star And blaze a trail of desire Through the dark'ning dawn It's asking for the taking Come run with me now The sky is the color of blue You've never even seen In the eyes of your lover Oh, my heart is aching We're coming to the edge Running on the water Coming through the fog Your sons and daughters It's asking for the taking Trembling, shaking Oh, my heart is aching We're coming to the edge Running on the water Coming through the fog Your sons and daughters Let the river run (let the river run) Let all the dreamers (let all the dreamers) Wake the nation (wake the nation) Come, the New Jerusalem
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Written by: Carly Simon
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10 facts about this song
Origin and Release"Let the River Run" is a song written and performed by renowned American singer-songwriter Carly Simon. It was released in March 1988 as a single from the soundtrack album of the movie "Working Girl."
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GenreThe song falls under the pop and adult contemporary genre, reflecting Carly Simon's signature storytelling and expressive style.
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Academy Award Win"Let the River Run" was one of the rare pop songs to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1989, a testament to its cinematic depth and emotional resonance.
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Triple Crown AchievementCarly Simon became the first artist in history to win an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Golden Globe Award for a song written and performed by a single artist.
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Song ThemeThe song is often interpreted as an anthem of inspiration, calling listeners to join the dreamers and innovators - those who strive to forge a new path and create a revolutionary paradigm shift.
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Popularity"Let the River Run" peaked at number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Carly Simon's biggest hits.
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“Music Video”The music video for "Let the River Run" was filmed on location in New York City and features scenes from the film "Working Girl". The video won the 1989 Grammy Award for "Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television".
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Cover VersionsThere have been multiple cover versions of this song from artists like Elaine Paige and the St. Brendan's College Choir, underlining the song's universal appeal.
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Use in EventsThe song was used for the ship-building ceremonies for the Disney Cruise Line and QM2 ships, given its powerful and hopeful theme.
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LegacyDecades after its initial release, "Let The River Run" still continues to inspire and motivate listeners, attesting to Carly Simon's timeless songwriting skill.
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