Riverboat Song
Ocean Colour Scene
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I see double up ahead Where the riverboat swayed beneath the sun Is where the river runs red Like a King who stalks the wings and shoots a dove And frees an eagle instead It's more or less the same as the things that you said I see trouble up the road Like the things you found in love are by the way And like to cheat on your soul Like the best and worst of thoughts that lose control Before you lie on your bed It's more or less the same as the things that you said Anyway for all the things you know tell me why does the river not flow Anyway for all the things you said tell me why does the river run red Anyway for all the things you've seen tell me when will the river run green And anyway for all the things you know tell me why does the river not flow It's more or less the things you fail to say in your way that's your trouble Like a King who stalks the wings and shoots the moon and the stars And his double It's more or less the same as the things that you said Anyway for all the things you know tell me why does the river not flow Anyway for all the things you said tell me why does the river run red Anyway for all the things you've seen tell me when will the river run green And anyway for all the things you know tell me why does the river not flow I see trouble up ahead Where the river boat swayed beneath the sun Is where the river runs red I see double, that's my trouble
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Written by: DAMON MINCHELLA, OSCAR LLOYD HARRISON, SIMON FOWLER, STEPHEN CRADOCK
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"The Riverboat Song" by Ocean Colour Scene was released as a single on February 5, 1996.
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Album InclusionsThis song is included in two Ocean Colour Scene albums— "Moseley Shoals" and the band's greatest hits album "Songs for the Front Row".
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Chart RankingThe song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 15, making it the band's first Top 40 hit.
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Iconic IntroductionThe song starts with a memorable guitar riff that's often recognized as being influenced by Led Zeppelin's song "Four Sticks".
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ThemeThe song pays tribute to the Mississippi riverboats, drawing upon the band's interest in the Deep South culture of America.
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Television Appearance"The Riverboat Song" is perhaps most famous for being the theme song for the British chat show "TFI Friday" hosted by Chris Evans.
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Notable Live PerformanceOne of the notable performances of "The Riverboat Song" took place in 1996 at the T in the Park festival in Scotland.
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Band MembersThe track features Simon Fowler on vocals and guitar, Steve Cradock on guitar, Damon Minchella on bass, and Oscar Harrison on drums.
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Sound IdentityThis track was the definitive sound shift of Ocean Colour Scene, migrating from the band's shoegaze beginnings to a more rock and Britpop sound.
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InstrumentationNotable in this song is the strong use of brass instruments.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by all members of Ocean Colour Scene and it was produced by Brendan Lynch.
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