At the River

Groove Armada

About At the River

"At the River" is a song by British duo Groove Armada. It was released as a single in 1997 on 7" vinyl, limited to 500 copies. The song appeared on the duo's debut album Northern Star and again on their second album, Vertigo, released in April 1999.


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If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air,
Quaint little villages here and there.

If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air,
Quaint little villages here and there.

If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air,
Quaint little villages here and there.

If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air,
Quaint little villages here and there.

If you're fond of sand dunes
If you're fond of sand dunes
If you're fond of sand dunes
If you're fond of sand dunes

If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air,
Quaint little villages here and there.

If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air,
Quaint little villages here and there.

If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air,
Quaint little villages here and there.

If you're fond of sand dunes and salty air,
Quaint little villages here and there.

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Groove Armada

Groove Armada is an electronic music duo from London, England, comprising Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for the singles "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'". The group has released eight studio albums to date,[when?] four of which have charted in the UK Albums Chart top 50. more »

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Written by: Andy Cocup, Claire Rothrock, Irwin Pincus, Milt Yakus, Tom Findley

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Album Fact
"At the River" is a track from the album "Northern Star" released by Groove Armada in 1998.
Genres Classification
The song fits into the Electronica and Trip-Hop genres.
Sample Usage
The song samples "Old Cape Cod" by Patti Page, a hit from 1957.
Chart Performance
"At the River" reached 19th position in the UK Singles Chart.
Television Appearance
The song became widely known after it was used in a Marks & Spencer's advertisement.
Re-release Fact
"At the River" was re-released in 1999 and was part of the album "Vertigo".
Vocal Attribution
Rachel Foster provided the vocals for this track.
Video Fact
The music video of the song is a satirical take on British beach holidays.
Critical Reception
The song was praised for its chilled-out vibe and has been noted as a classic in down-tempo electronica.
Song Length
The original version of the song runs for more than 6 minutes, making it a stretched-out musical piece.
Popular Culture
"At the River" was used in the movie "The Saint" and in a few television series including "Trigger Happy TV" and "Queer As Folk".
Artistic Style
The song is famous for its trombone solo, which adds a unique twist to the electronic track.
International Recognition
The song achieved larger success in Australia and New Zealand, peaking within the top 5 in both countries.
Collaboration
"At The River" was written and produced by the English pair of musicians, Tom Findlay and Andy Cato, the founders of Groove Armada.
Awards fact
Although “At The River” did not win any major music awards, the album "Vertigo" it was featured on was nominated for a Mercury Prize.

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