The Boat That I Row
Neil Diamond
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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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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.
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Lulu's VersionScott's singer Lulu recorded the song, and it was released as a single in 1967.
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Chart PerformanceLulu's version of the song achieved considerable success, peaking at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 3 in Canada.
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Multiple CoversAside from Lulu, the song has been covered by numerous artists including Bobby Darin, Billy Joe Royal, Wayne Fontana, and many more.
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Successful SongwriterThe song is one of the many hits written by Neil Diamond, who is one of the world's best-selling artists of all time.
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True IdentityThough both Lulu and Neil Diamond had successful songs, only Lulu's version was a hit single.
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Use in Pop CultureLulu'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.
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Pop GenreBoth versions of the song fall under the pop genre.
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Neil Diamond's VersionAlthough Neil Diamond wrote the song, his version did not make it to the music charts.
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Record LabelLulu's version of "The Boat That I Row" was released under the Columbia Records label.
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