Many Rivers to Cross
| "Many Rivers to Cross" | |
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| Song |
"Many Rivers to Cross" is a song written in 1969 by Jimmy Cliff. It has been recorded by several artists, including Harry Nilsson, John Lennon, Joe Cocker (1982), Percy Sledge, Desmond Dekker (1980), UB40, Cher, The Brand New Heavies, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Marcia Hines, Toni Childs, Oleta Adams, Linda Rondstadt and Annie Lennox.
Song information
This is one of the few Cliff tracks to use an organ, which helps to supplement the gospel feel provided by the backing vocalists. Cliff released the song, with production work by Leslie Kong, on his 1969 album, Jimmy Cliff. It was also released on the 1972 soundtrack album for the film The Harder They Come, in which Cliff also starred. Rolling Stone ranked it #325 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
The song is featured in the 2013 film Rush,[1] in addition to the TV shows Wilfred , Daredevil and Falling Skies.
Charts
| Charts (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| France (SNEP)[2] | 37 |
UB40 version
| "Many Rivers to Cross" | |
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| Song | |
| B-side | "Food for Thought'" |
"'Many Rivers to Cross'" is the third single by the reggae group UB40 from the album Labour of Love. This single peaked at the number 16 on the singles chart in the UK and the number 48 in New Zealand.
Track listing and formats
- UK 7" single[3]
- "Many Rivers To Cross" – 3:48
- "Food For Thought " – 4:40
- 7" single (Spain)[4]
- "Many Rivers To Cross" – 3:48
- "Food For Thought " – 4:40
- UK 12" maxi-single[5]
- A1."Many Rivers To Cross" (Full Length Version) – 4:35
- A2."Food For Thought " – 4:40
- B2."Johnny Too Bad" (Unexpurgated Version - Not On Labour Of Love) – 5:28
- Germany 12" single[6]
- A1."Many Rivers To Cross" (Full Length Version) – 4:27
- A2."Food For Thought " – 4:39
- B2."Johnny Too Bad" – 5:29
Charts
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 48 |
| UK Singles Chart[8] | 16 |
Cher version
| "Many Rivers to Cross" | |
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| Song |
Charts
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 37 |
Annie Lennox version
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Singles Chart[10] | 47 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[11] | 80 |
References
- ^ "Rush (2013)". Soundtrack.net. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
- ^ "Jimmy Cliff – Many Rivers To Cross" (in French). Les classement single.
- ^ Many Rivers to Cross (UK 7-inch Single liner notes). UB40. Virgin Records. 1984. 9.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Many Rivers to Cross (7-inch Single liner notes). UB40. Virgin Records. 1984. 106016.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Many Rivers to Cross (UK 12-inch Maxi Single liner notes). UB40. Virgin Records. 1984. 9-12.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Many Rivers To Cross (European 12-inch Limited Single liner notes). UB40. Virgin Records. 1983. 601 078.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "UB40 – Many Rivers to Cross". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "UB40 - Many Rivers To Cross". ChartStats.com. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
- ^ "Cher: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ "Annie Lennox - Many Rivers To Cross". αCharts.us. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
- ^ "Leona Lewis Returns To No. 1 On The Hot 100". Billboard.com. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
