Wide River
Steve Miller Band
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Band History"Wide River" is performed by Steve Miller Band, an American rock band formed in 1966 by guitarist and vocalist Steve Miller. The band is known for hits like "The Joker", "Abracadabra", and "Fly Like an Eagle".
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Released TimingThe song "Wide River" was released in 1993 as part of the album with the same name. It was the band's 17th studio album.
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Album Content"Wide River" is the title track from the album, which contains 12 other songs.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being released decades after the band's formation, the "Wide River" album has charted extremely well. It reached number 68 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
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Lyric ContributionSteve Miller himself, along with Chris McCarty, writes the song, providing a glimpse into his songwriting prowess.
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MusicalityThe song features the trademark blues-rock sound that Steve Miller Band is known for, with a catchy rhythm and impactful vocals making it a memorable track on the album.
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Last AlbumThe "Wide River" album was the last studio album that was released by the Steve Miller Band in the 90s.
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Disruption of Release"Wide River" was originally started in 1990, but the New York studio where it was being recorded was burglarized twice and all the tracks were stolen, thus delaying the release of the album.
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Song ReceptionAlthough it wasn't a commercial or chart-topping success like its predecessors, the song "Wide River" earned appreciation from the album listeners due to the unique style of the band and Steve Miller's voice.
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Album ArtworkThe album cover art features a cowboy on a horse facing a river, which is a nod to Steve Miller's Texas upbringing.
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Band LineupDuring the recording of "Wide River", the band consisted of Steve Miller, Billy Peterson, and Gordy Knudtson, thus solidifying it as a product of a specific era in the band's history.
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