Across The River
| "Across The River" | |
|---|---|
| Recorded by Peter Gabriel & Stewart Copeland | |
| Released: | 1982-MM-DD |
| Recorded: | 1982-05-04 |
| Length: | 7:05 (LP) / 6:49 (CD) |
| Album(s): | Music And Rhythm / Music & Rhythm WOMAD 1982-2007 |
| Label(s): | WEA (LP), WOMAD (CD) |
| Writer(s): | Peter Gabriel, Stewart Copeland, David Rhodes, Shankar |
| Producer(s): | Peter Gabriel / David Lord |
| Studio(s): | Shabby Road Studios, Crescent Studios |
| Released as single: | B-Side |
"Across The River" is a song written and recorded by Peter Gabriel, Stewart Copeland, David Rhodes & Shankar on 1982-05-04.
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About the song
Peter Gabriel came up with the chord sequence on 1982-05-03 - the night before Stewart Copeland, Shankar and David Rhodes came down to Bath for the recording.
This song was recorded at Crescent Studios in Bath on 1982-05-04 and far into the early morning hours of 1982-05-05.
Peter Gabriel and Stewart Copeland would perform it live at the 1st WOMAD festival on 1982-07-18.
Personnel
- Peter Gabriel: Fairlight CMI, vocals, surdu
- Shankar: double neck violin
- David Rhodes: vocals, guitar
- Stewart Copeland: drums, percussion
Release History
Albums
"Across The River" appears on the following album releases (please see links for further details on each title):
| Cover art | Album title | Catalog no. | Release country | Format | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40px | Music And Rhythm | WEA K68045 | UK, Germany, USA... | 2 LP | 1982-07-DD |
|
Music & Rhythm WOMAD 1982-2007 | WOMAD25 | UK | 3 CD | 2007-MM-DD |
Quotations and trivia
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Alternative and cover versions
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See also
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External links
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References
sources: CD liner notes; internet; Sounds - October 2, 1982; David Lord (recording days)
