Down by the Lazy River

The Osmonds

About Down by the Lazy River

"Down by the Lazy River" is a song written by Alan Osmond and Merrill Osmond and performed by The Osmonds, released on January 15, 1972. It reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 4, 1972, and spent two weeks at #3 on the Cash Box Top 100. It also reached #40 on the UK Singles Chart in 1972. The song reached #1 for two weeks in both the Netherlands and Canada, and appeared on the band's 1972 album, "Phase III". It was certified Gold by the RIAA on March 24, 1972. It was produced by Alan Osmond and Michael Lloyd and ranked #36 on Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1972. Cash Box had it at #30 for the year. more »

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The Osmonds

The Osmonds are an American family music group with a long and varied career—a career that took them from singing barbershop music as children, to achieving success as teen-music idols, to producing a hit television show, and to continued success as solo and group performers. The Osmonds are devout members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and their religious values have influenced their careers. more »

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12 facts about this song

Release Year "Down by the Lazy River" was released in 1972 as the first single from the band's album, "Phase III".
Successful Hit The song peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, making it one of the Osmonds’ most successful hits.
B-Side Track The song was released as a single with the B-side track "He's the Light of the World."
Writer Credits The song was written by Alan Osmond and Merrill Osmond.
Certified Gold The song was certified Gold by the RIAA on March 20, 1972, meaning it had sold over a million copies.
Cover Versions The Osmonds’ song has been covered by various artists since its release. Elvis Presley for example, performed a live version during his "Aloha from Hawaii" satellite concert in 1973.
Fun Fact Unlike most songs by the band, which featured lead vocals by Donny Osmond, this song's lead parts were sang by Merrill and Jay Osmond.
Featured on TV Shows The song was featured in an episode of the TV show "Breaking Bad," further cementing its legacy in pop culture.
Band Members The Osmonds were made up of members of the Osmond family, a family music group from Utah, USA. It included Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, and Donny Osmond.
Resonates With Fans Despite being released nearly 50 years ago, "Down By The Lazy River" continues to resonate with fans for its catchy tune and upbeat lyrics.
Live Performances The Osmonds have performed this song at several major venues including the Grand Ole Opry in 1972.
Recognition The song is among the band's most recognized hits and continues to receive considerable airplay on oldies radio stations.

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