Song
Take Me to the River
Take Me to the River is a 1978 song by Talking Heads, 5:00 long, which peaked at #26 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the "Me," "Myself," or "I", "Take", Body of Water song themes.
Released 1978 Hot 100 peak #26 · 17 weeks Length 5:00 Soul, New Wave
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Performance tips
- Use a slow, soulful, and rhythmic art-funk delivery
- Focus on the building grit and intensity in the chorus
- Maintain a cool, detached take on the classic soul sound
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 "Take Me to the River" karaoke
Other versions
- Take Me to the RiverOriginal by Al Green1974
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- Road to Nowhere1985 · 4:19
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