"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 History: America's Greatest Hits, The Definitive America and The Complete Greatest Hits.
Track listing "Don't Cross the River" – 2:30 "To Each His Own" – 3:13
Personnel Original version Adapted from the digital liner notes:
America
Dan Peek – guitar, vocals, songwriting Gerry Beckley – keyboards, vocals Dewey Bunnell – guitar, vocals,
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
Chuck Leary – assistant engineer Bill Halverson – engineer Mike Stone – engineer George Martin – mixing engineer
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 Chart (1973) PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)94
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