"Waterfall" is a song written and performed by

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, and produced by

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. The song served as the second single from Simon's fifth studio album, ''

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'' (1975). 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''

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, reaching a peak position of No. 21. Simon later included the track on her two-disc career retrospective set ''

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'', released in 2002.

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provides backing vocals on the track. Simon plays the piano on the track.

Critical reception

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'' called it "a strong ballad with an introverted lyric." ''

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'' said that it's "most refreshing and free-flowing Simon sound that's splashin' with style."

Track listing

;7" single * "Waterfall" – 3:32 * "After The Storm" – 2:46

Charts

References

External links

Carly Simon's Official Website
*, official audio (no music video) {{Carly Simon 1975 songs Songs written by Carly Simon Carly Simon songs Elektra Records singles Song recordings produced by Richard Perry 1975 singles