Watching the River Flow

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"Watching the River Flow" is a blues-rock song by Bob Dylan, first released as a 1971 single and known for its laid-back groove and reflective lyrics.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
artist Bob Dylan
chronologyPosition follows If Not for You (single) NERFINISHED
precedes George Jackson (single) NERFINISHED
composer Bob Dylan
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
firstAppearance 1971 single release
genre blues rock
hasBside Spanish Is the Loving Tongue NERFINISHED
hasCriticalReception noted for its relaxed, groove-oriented sound
praised for Leon Russell–style piano-driven arrangement
hasLyricalTheme reflection
restlessness
search for meaning
hasMusicalStyle laid-back groove
hasNotableInstrument electric guitar
piano
rhythm section
includedInAlbum Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. II NERFINISHED
More Greatest Hits (various territories)
language English
lyricist Bob Dylan
originalReleaseDate 1971-06
performer Bob Dylan
producer Leon Russell NERFINISHED
recordedAt Blue Rock Studio, New York City NERFINISHED
recordedIn March 1971
recordLabel Columbia Records
releaseYear 1971
writerCredit Words and music by Bob Dylan

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Bob Dylan concert setlists featureWork Watching the River Flow