The 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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10 facts about this song
Song Background"The Riverboat Song" was written and performed by British rock band Ocean Colour Scene. It was released as the first single from their second album "Moseley Shoals."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's biggest hits. It stayed on the chart for a total of six weeks.
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Inspired by Jimmy PageThe song draws on an initial riff highly reminiscent of that featured on "Four Sticks" by Led Zeppelin. This borrowing of Led Zeppelin's music is even noted in the lyric "I see double up ahead."
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features the band performing on a ship, a direct reference to the 'riverboat' of the song's title.
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Used as Theme SongThe instrumental beginning of "The Riverboat Song" was used as the opening theme for the television program "TFI Friday," hosted by Chris Evans on Channel 4 in the UK.
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Album SuccessThe success of this song, as well as the other singles from the album "Moseley Shoals," helped to establish Ocean Colour Scene as one of the leading bands in the Britpop movement of the mid-90s.
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Unique Guitar SoundGuitarist Steve Cradock's unique and distinctive guitar style was a prominent feature of the song, showcasing his ability to incorporate complex and unusual guitar techniques into mainstream music.
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Cultural Reference"The Riverboat Song" has been referenced in popular culture several times, appearing in films and TV series, such as "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels."
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Live PerformancesThe band frequently performs this song at their concerts, and it has become one of their most recognized and popular songs.
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Band's Change of Direction"The Riverboat Song" represented a shift in the band's musical style from indie-rock to a more classic, rock & roll inspired sound, marking a turning point in their career.
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