Song
Down by the River
Down by the River is a 1972 song by Albert Hammond, 3:02 long, which peaked at #91 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Body of Water, Direction song themes.
Released 1972 Hot 100 peak #91 · 7 weeks Length 3:02 Album It Never Rains in Southern California, 99 Miles From L.A. Pop-Rock, Soft Rock
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Performance tips
- Deliver the ecological narrative with storytelling clarity
- Build concern through the verses about the polluted river
- Emphasize the doctor's warning line with cautionary tone
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Down by the River" karaoke
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