The Boat That I Row

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About The Boat That I Row

The Boat That I Row was a hit single for Lulu in 1967. It was written by Neil Diamond. It reached No. 1 in Canada Oct 7, 1967, for one week.


Year:
1970
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#2

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I don't have a lot, but with me that's fine
Whatever I got, well, I know it's mine
I don't go around with the local crowd
I don't dig what's in so I guess I'm out
I'm saying these things
So you know me, baby
So, you understand what I'm all about

The boat that I row won't cross no ocean
The boat that I row won't get me there soon
But I got the love and if you got the notion
The boat that I row's big enough for two
Just me and you

There ain't a man alive
Can tell me what to say
I choose my own side and I like it that way
I don't worry about all the things that I'm not
There's only one thing that I want I ain't got
You know that I'm talkin' about you, baby
But you better know before you come along

The boat that I row won't cross no ocean
The boat that I row won't get me there soon
But I got the love and if you got the notion
The boat that I row's big enough for two
Just me and you

I'm saying these things
So you know me, baby
Do you understand what I'm all about
The boat that I row won't cross no ocean
The boat that I row won't get me there soon
But I got the love and if you got the notion
The boat that I row's big enough for two
Just me and you

The boat that I row won't cross no ocean
The boat that I row won't get me there soon
But I got the love and if you got the notion
The boat that I row's big enough for two

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Lulu

Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, OBE (born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, 3 November 1948, Lennoxtown, Stirlingshire), best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s through to the present day. She is internationally identified, especially by North American audiences, with the song "To Sir With Love" from the film of the same name and with the title song to the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. In European countries she is also widely known for her Eurovision Song Contest winning entry "Boom Bang-a-Bang" and in the UK for her first hit "Shout". more »

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Written by: NEIL DIAMOND

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"The Boat that I Row" was originally composed and written by Neil Diamond.
Lulu's Version
Scott's singer Lulu recorded the song, and it was released as a single in 1967.
Chart Performance
Lulu's version of the song achieved considerable success, peaking at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 3 in Canada.
Multiple Covers
Aside from Lulu, the song has been covered by numerous artists including Bobby Darin, Billy Joe Royal, Wayne Fontana, and many more.
Successful Songwriter
The song is one of the many hits written by Neil Diamond, who is one of the world's best-selling artists of all time.
True Identity
Though both Lulu and Neil Diamond had successful songs, only Lulu's version was a hit single.
Use in Pop Culture
Lulu's version of "The Boat That I Row" was featured in the 2017 film "The Shape of Water," which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Pop Genre
Both versions of the song fall under the pop genre.
Neil Diamond's Version
Although Neil Diamond wrote the song, his version did not make it to the music charts.
Record Label
Lulu's version of "The Boat That I Row" was released under the Columbia Records label.

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