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"Waterfall" is a song written and performed by Carly Simon, and produced by Richard Perry. The song served as the second single from Simon's fifth studio album, Playing Possum (1975).

"Waterfall"
Single by Carly Simon
from the album Playing Possum
B-side	"After The Storm"
Released	1975
Recorded	1975
Genre	Pop, Rock
Length	3:32
Label	Elektra
Songwriter(s)	Carly Simon
Producer(s)	Richard Perry
Carly Simon singles chronology
"Attitude Dancing" (1975) "Waterfall" (1975) "It Keeps You Runnin'" (1976)

Waterfall was not as successful on the Billboard Pop singles chart as its predecessor "Attitude Dancing", peaking only at No. 78. However, it was much more successful on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, reaching a peak position of No. 21.[1]

Cash Box called it "a strong ballad with an introverted lyric."[2]

Simon later included the track on her two disc career retrospective set Anthology, released in 2002.[3] James Taylor provides backing vocals on the track. Simon plays the piano on the track.

Track listing

7" single[4]

• "Waterfall" – 3:32
• "After The Storm" – 2:46

Charts

Chart (1975)	Peak Position
US Billboard Pop Singles (Hot 100)	78
US Billboard Adult Contemporary	21

References

External links

• Carly Simon's Official Website

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