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Don't Cross the River

"Don't Cross the River" is a song written by Dan Peek of the American rock band America, released as the second of three singles from their 1972 album Homecoming.

Release and reception

Record World stated that it is a "more countrified cut complete with banjos and all", ending that they believed it would be as successful as "Ventura Highway". Cashbox magazine stated that following "In the footsteps of 'Ventura Highway'" is a "relatively easy task for America when you consider that each and every one of their singles is stronger than the last", ending that "This one looks and feels just right".

The song has been included on compilations such as ', The Definitive America and The Complete Greatest Hits.

Track listing

  1. "Don't Cross the River" – 2:30
  2. "To Each His Own" – 3:13

Personnel

Original version

Adapted from the digital liner notes:

America

Additional musicians

  • Joe Osborn – bass guitar
  • Hal Blaine – drums, percussion
  • Henry Diltz – banjo (not on the original recording, Martin’s remix adds the banjo.)

Technical

2007 re-recording

Adapted from the digital liner notes:

America

  • Gerry Beckley – vocals, guitar
  • Dewey Bunnell – vocals, guitar
  • Rich Campbell – vocals, bass guitar
  • Willie Leacox – drums
  • Michael Woods – vocals, piano
  • Dan Peek – songwriter

Technical

  • George Marino – mastering engineer
  • Michael Taylor – engineer
  • Jeff Worrell – engineer
  • John Holbrook – mixing engineer

Charts

References